iOS has come a long way over the past decade, and although more recent updates have been less hard-hitting or substantial than some earlier iterations of the operating system, they still pack their punch and introduce new features and changes that can make your iPhone or iPad even more powerful. With iOS 15 currently in beta and set for release this September, we’ve put together some hacks and features that you need to know about…
Carry about your driver’s license
As part of iOS 15, users in the United States will be able to add their driver’s license into the Wallet app and use the digital license for everything. The TSA says it’s on board and will be the first to participate in this program. Other additions include car keys and hotel passes
Ask friends to help you get your phone back
As part of iOS 15, Apple has introduced a new feature that’s designed to help you get back into your Apple ID account should you lose access. If you get locked out of your Apple ID due to forgetting the password or even being hacked, you can specify trusted contacts who can supply you a code to instantly get access back to your locked-out account. Super useful!
Say goodbye to email tracking
In iOS 15, Apple has introduced a new pixel tracking blocker, which will ensure that brands and individuals can’t see when and where you opened their correspondence. What’s more, it’ll obfuscate the IP address so that senders cannot track your email reading. This will be enabled by default but only offered to those who pay for iCloud storage under iCloud+.
Stop friends from hassling you
Remember how convenient MSN Messenger was before we became always connected? We could display a status like busy, and users would know we weren’t available to talk. Now, when your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode, your friends and contacts will see in iMessage you’re busy. They can still contact you, but it might reduce those unwanted messages.
Look around when visiting cities
Google Maps has long been considered superior to Apple Maps, but the Cupertino company has made some serious changes to compete. A new augmented reality offering is now available in select cities on iOS – you can turn it on in London, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Diego, with more cities and locations set to be added later in 2021.
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