Apple is releasing a new software update in beta that will update periodically until the final release at the end of summer. ..

ICYMI: iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Features

iOS 14

Apple has reimagined the iOS with some iconic elements for a great experience on iPhone, The disclosure of iOS 14 was done by Craig Federighi, SVP, Software Engineer, he started the session with a very interactive manner, and following announcements were made.

This is a great feature that will make the App library easier to access. It will automatically organize all the apps according to the categories, which will make it easier to quickly access the apps from the second or third page.

Apple has debuted new widgets with different shapes and sizes, this will help you to arrange a data-rich home screen. You can add and customize more widgets from the Widget Gallery by simple drag and drop. Smart Stack will use on-device intelligence to surface the suitable widget according to the time, location, and activity. ..

Apple has announced a new feature in iOS 14 that will let users have two screens side-by-side. This is a great addition to the picture-in-picture feature, which some of the screen saving functionalities are added by Apple in following apps.

Now with the new update to Siri, you can activate Siri by just pressing the home button and it will show up as a small animated icon at the bottom of the screen. And with other new features, like now Siri can send audio messages and can answer a diverse range of questions with accurate information fetched from the Internet. FaceTime Video calls/ Incoming calls: Now facetime / incoming calls will also be shown up in picture-in-picture mode, so you can easily complete the background task while picking up and talking on a call. ..

  • A new “quick actions” bar that lets you quickly access your most commonly used apps and features without having to open them all at once.
  • A new “tweakability” feature that lets you fine-tune the look and feel of your apps, including adjusting the color, font size, and alignment.
  • Improved performance when using multiple apps at the same time, thanks to a new multitasking algorithm.
  • New Animoji support that lets you create and share emoji messages with friends on iOS 14.
  • And finally, a number of bug fixes and improvements.

With iOS 14, there are new Memoji stickers, Memoji’s with more than 20 new styles, and face masks. ..

With the translate app, you can easily translate conversations, whether you’re online or offline. The app comes with support for translating voice and text messages in 11 languages, so you can communicate with people in their native language no matter where they are. Plus, the app automatically detects the language being spoken and translates it for you. So whether you’re chatting with a friend or trying to get a translation done on the go, the translate app is perfect for you! ..

-A new way to find your way around -A new way to search for addresses -A new way to add places to your map -And more!

With iOS 14, you’ll be able to get more information about places you’re going, like restaurants and shopping malls. Additionally, the new cycling-specific navigations will help you stay on track while going up or down hills, and the updated guides will let you know about places like charging stations. Finally, EV routing will help drivers find the best chargers for their electric car. ..

iOS 14 is designed to enhance the iconic CarPlay experience, so Apple has announced that it will bring the feature to the platform. This will let users control their cars’ audio and navigation systems with their phones. ..

You can unlock your car with a single tap using NFC.You can turn off keys remotely using iCloud.Invite people to use your car and give them access via iPhone.

iPadOS

With the release of iPadOS 14, iPad has now transformed into a full-fledged computer. This new update brings several powerful features, including Picture-in-Picture mode which neither Siri nor upcoming calls will be able to capture the entire screen. You can also utilize a full screen easily with these other interactive features. ..

You will find a new sidebar and another interactive UI for the music player to easily navigate between albums, singers, other genres. ..

The iPad’s pencil is getting an update that will be called Scribble. The UI is pretty good and impressive, you can transform handwritten text and shapes, and autotune singer’s voice. There are many other features included as well.

Steps to Install iOS 14 Public Beta

Open the Apple Beta Software Portal in iPhone’s Safari Browser.Tap on Sign Up (if you don’t have an account) or Sign In.Select “iOS,” which is the left-most option on the next page.Scroll down until you find a button that says “Download profile,” then tap on it. This will bring up a warning that says the website is trying to download a configuration profile. Select “Allow.” You will get a pop-up window that says you can set the new profile from the Settings app.Open the Settings app. A new section called “Profile Downloaded” should be added near the top. Select it, and you’ll have access to beta software download

Steps to Install iPadOS 14 Public Beta

Open the Apple Beta Software Portal in your iPad’s Safari browser. Tap on Sign Up (if you don’t have an account) or Sign In. Select “iPadOS,” which is the option that’s second from the left on the next page. Scroll down until you find a button that says “Download profile,” then tap on it. This will bring up a warning that says the website is trying to download a configuration profile. Select “Allow.” You will get a pop-up window that says you can set the new profile from the Settings app. Open the Settings app. A new section called “Profile Downloaded” should be added near the top. Select it, and you’ll have access to the beta software download. ..

If you’re using an early beta build of a software product, it’s not advised to run it on your only device. Bugs may appear, things could be broken, crashes aren’t likely, and all that jazz.