iOS 15: what changed and how to install it?

Las notificaciones, incorporan fotos de los contactos más grandes ordenados por prioridad — Notifications, incorporate photos of the largest contacts ordered by priority

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Among the main novelties of iOS 15, the new version of Apple’s mobile operating system, highlights the renewed FaceTime and the comprehensive redesign of how notifications are presented now They change grouping and layout.

Notifications, which now include photos of the largest contacts, will be ordered by priority to avoid distractions with less important messages.

Two profiles on one phone

The user will now be able to establish two different usage profiles, for example, personal and work.

In each one you can design a home screen, choose specific apps and widgets , as well as the type of notifications to receive.

This mode can be shared between devices, so that, once the profiles are configured, the user will be able to replicate them and n your tablet or other mobile.

Spotlight: improved search engine

Apple improved the native iOS search engine, and now it will serve to search for photos within the device.

The system will recognize places, people and even hand notes, and will be able to associate content with a contact.

Facetime to organize meetings

Compatible with Windows and Android, Apple’s video calling application is one of the attributes highlighted by the company.

It will allow generating links to enter calls from a browser, which opens the door to be used from Windows or Android.

FaceTime will have spatial audio to emulate live conversations, where the interlocutors can be heard at different points, as if they were scattered in a room.

It will have a sound or refined to improve reception and isolate noise.

FaceTime also incorporated the new Grid Video view for group calls, where it will highlight who is talking at all times.

It also has a portrait mode that blurs the background during videoconferencing.

The SharePlay function will allow share music, video and other items during calls.

Find iPhones still powered off

The Search option will allow you to find iPhones even when they are turned off, and keep them paired with the Activation Lock, even after restoring.

Musicize videos

The Memories function will allow you to add Apple Music music to the videos that are generated and incorporate still images.

It will also allow to edit metadata of the photos, such as ub ication, date and time.

Wallet now supports keys

The application to store credit cards, now also adds support for digital keys.

From car keys to theme park ticket systems or hotel cards.

These will be shared with the Apple Watch to be able to use them from there.

The application will automatically hide old Wallet information once used.

Count steps

It incorporates data such as the cadence of the steps, speed, tread and other information related to the way you walk.

Temporary space in iCloud

iCloud will provide the user with unlimited free storage space for three weeks to make a device backup ivo previous and be able to empty it in the new one.

It will not be mandatory

Unlike other OS updates, iOS will allow the user to keep the previous version, iOS 13 and only receive security updates.

The new iOS 15 is compatible with a large number of iPhone generations, from 6s onwards.

How to download it?

It is recommended to carry out this process connected to a Wi-Fi network for higher speed:

1. Go to the app of Settings .

2. Press the section General .

3. Continue with Software Update.

4. The new update will appear at the bottom.

5. Press download now to iOS 15 .

The device will automatically restart with iOS downloaded and ready to use.