Every software update Apple issues comes packed with new-and-improved features designed to help users get more out of their iPhones, and iOS 15 is no exception. But perhaps the most useful among the hotly anticipated features that iOS 15 offers is a new suite of accessibility options for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities
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FaceTime calls are coming to Android and Windows
FaceTime calls used to be only for iPhones. Soon, people with Android and Windows devices can join in. Here’s how.
Apple adds two new features for Apple Music
Late on Monday night, Apple added two new features for its Apple Music subscription service: immersive Dolby Atmos spatial audio and lossless-quality streaming.
Apple introduces AirTag with accessibility features
The new AirTag tracking tiles that Apple unveiled comes as the iPhone maker is showing a growing interest in helping you track items outside of its Apple devices. Apple began this month allowing its Find My app to locate lost items made by third-party companies.
Security Alert: Apple’s AirDrop has a data leakage vulnerability
Apple’s AirDrop can be an incredibly useful utility, but it is possible that you could be sending more than you bargained for, as researchers have found that an attacker could glean the phone number and email of AirDrop users.
Apple Music adds Saylists to help people with speech-sound disorders
Apple has launched Saylists on Apple Music to help people with speech disabilities. Apple worked with Warner Music to develop the said Apple Music feature that will use algorithms to find songs with challenging lyrics and sounds.
iOS 14.5 beta indicates that Apple’s Bluetooth tracker AirTags is coming soon
In the latest iOS 14.5 beta, Apple has enabled the Items tab in the Find My app for all users. This is a good indicator that Apple’s Bluetooth tracker product is imminent (following around two years of rumors that the product is in development). However, the Items tab will also be used by third-party accessories that integrate with the Find My network, so technically the two things are not inextricably tied.
How to turn Apple’s HomePods into a Surround Sound System
You can use two HomePods and a Apple TV 4K to create a Dolby Atmos home theater system. Here’s how it works.
Apple adds People Detection’ accessibility feature in iOS 14.2 Beta
Apple has included a new accessibility feature in the latest release of the iOS 14.2 beta called People Detection, which is a part of the Magnifier app.
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