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iOS 14: A Quick Tour of All the New Features

Friday September 18, 2020 3:21 PM PDT by Juli Clover

Over the course of the iOS 14 beta test, we here at MacRumors have been putting together in-depth feature guides, tutorial videos, and how tos on the new features in the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 updates.

How To iOS 14 Feature

Many of our MacRumors readers have likely been running the betas for a couple of months now, but those who are new to the update will want to check out all of the content we have available below. It's also a great resource to send to friends and family members who have questions about iOS and iPadOS 14 content.

So...You Just Installed iOS 14?

If you just installed iOS 14, it's always a little daunting to figure out how to take advantage of all the new features. We made this video to walk a new iOS 14 user through the first things you should do to start taking advantage of the new features.

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Now that you're set up with the basics, let's move on to our top iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 features.

Top iOS 14 Features for iPhone

In our Top iOS 14 Features article and video, we highlighted what we thought were the best features of the release. Watch the video or read the article which dives into the features in a bit more depth.

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In Depth iOS 14 Feature Guides

These are in-depth guides that cover all the new features in the main sections of iOS 14.

Home Screen Setup: App Library, Widgets, Hiding Apps

Compact Interface: Phone Calls, FaceTime, Siri and More

Privacy Features: Approximate Location, Clipboard Access Warnings, Limited Photos Access and More

Photos and Camera: QuickTake Shortcut, Photo Captions, Mirrored Selfies, and More

Messages: Pinned Chats, Inline Replies, Mentions

Safari: Privacy Report, Built-In Translation, Compromised Password Alerts and More

Sleep Features: Sleep Mode, Wind Down, Sleep Tracking and More

Translate: Apple's Built-In Translate App That Works With 11 Languages

Maps: Cycling Directions, Guides, Refine Location and More

New AirPods Features: Spatial Audio, Better Automatic Device Switching, Battery Notifications and More

Magnifier Gets Overhauled UI and New Features, Can Be Added to Home Screen

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Have a question not covered in our guides and how tos? Let us know in the comments or send us an email here. Send us an email here. You can always find more on all of the iOS 14 features in our iOS 14 roundup.

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Top Rated Comments

synergize

80 months ago

The way Apple organizes the Apps in the App library is not how I want them organized, most of it is illogical.

Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)

NickPires

80 months ago

Still got built in people tracking?

Thanks I'll pass.

I love this take. It’s a feature that is not only turned off BY DEFAULT, but it requires a third party app be voluntarily installed in order for it to be turned on. If you don’t want to be “tracked” I’d suggest you probably throw away your phone, computer, and any credit or debit cards you have.

Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Joniz

80 months ago

Top iOS 14 Features for iPhone

I wouldn’t include App Library as a Top Feature.

I haven’t upgraded yet, but I am confused about the lingo around the App Library. I don’t understand why there would ever be an “Add to App Library” function. Aren’t all your apps in your App Library automatically just by being on your phone?

I understand “Keep in App Library”. Delete this app from my home screen but don’t delete it from the phone, so it’s still available via the App Library. But you shouldn’t ever have to put an app there, right? It’s automatically there.

Or do I misunderstand?

No one understands the point of App Library.

Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)

tominco

80 months ago

The way Apple organizes the Apps in the App library is not how I want them organized, most of it is illogical.

App Library is utterly pointless. It's only valuable if you are the one who decides where things go. Besides, what does it provides that folders don't.

and I'd like the option to return phone call and FaceTime notifications to full screen. I never really found it a problem.

and with the new widgets, where did my list of favorite numbers go?

Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)

arn

80 months ago

I wouldn’t include App Library as a Top Feature.

No one understands the point of App Library.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/app-library-i-hate-it.2254804/

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

mattan_lines

80 months ago

Is anyone else experiencing serious battery drain with iOS 14? My phone (iPhone 11 Pro Max) drains so fast and gets so hot that it doesn't even charge when it's plugged in. My phone seems to STILL drain battery while plugged in if I'm using it. I'm not on the Developer beta for 14.2 yet, I'm on the GM iOS 14 beta, so this shouldn't be an issue related to the beta.

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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