iOS 15 has evolved dramatically! Introducing 10 recommended new features at once

　iOS 15 was released along with the appearance of the iPhone 13 series. Apple's website has a page called New features available in iOS 15, but there are 243 items listed there. This time, we will introduce 10 functions that have greatly changed the user experience.

　iOS 15 supports a wide range of models, from the iPhone 13 series to the old iPhone 6s series. It also supports iPhone SE 1st and 2nd generations and iPod touch 7th generation.

　From Settings, open "General" → "Software Update" and tap "Upgrade to iOS 15" at the bottom of the screen. All you have to do is follow the instructions on the screen. Currently, it has been upgraded several times to deal with bugs, and iOS 15.1 has been released.

New features of iOS 15　1 Safari with added features and major UI changes

　First of all, the browser app "Safari" has been greatly enhanced. A tab bar displaying URLs is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. You can also refresh the web page by pulling down from the top of the page, and voice search.

　You can't miss the ability to group and switch between multiple tabs. For example, if you register multiple web pages such as "IT news", "SNS", and "animation information", you can easily view them without searching again. Tab groups can be synchronized, so they can be used in the same way on other iOS devices.

Tab bar displayed below

Can create tab groups

You can switch tab groups at any time

　"Extensions" are now available in Safari. There have been linked apps before, but they will be grouped together as extensions. At the same time, a dedicated category is prepared in the App Store, making it easy to install.

　Currently, ad blockers, password management apps, gesture operation apps, etc. are supported. I hope that the lineup will increase in the future.

Extensions can be downloaded from the App Store

New features of iOS 15 　You can now drag and drop between 2 apps

　The point is that you can now drag and drop data between apps. Press and hold the object such as a character string or image, and when you can move it, switch apps and release your finger at the place you want to paste. Difficult to operate with one hand, but easy to use with both hands.

　For example, you can paste information searched in Safari to LINE, or insert a photo you took into Notepad.

Select a string and press and hold

Drop it into the desired app to paste it.

Images can also be dragged and dropped

Image pasted

New feature of iOS 15 　Part 3: It is now possible to read and translate the characters in the captured image

　Recognize and translate the characters in the image captured by the camera Added functionality. Although it does not support Japanese yet, it is possible to use the function. Open "Language & Region" from "General" in "Settings" and turn on "Text Recognition Display".

　Currently, if it supports English, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, etc., a confirmation dialog will open, so just tap "Turn on".

First, turn on "Text Recognition Display"

You can now select text in images. Tap "Translate" from the pop-up menu

I was able to translate the text in the image

New feature of iOS 15 　4 FaceTime calls are now possible with Android and Windows users

　FaceTime has been greatly enhanced. Create a link, send the URL to the other party, and have them access it with a browser. Allow access to your microphone and camera, enter your name, and instantly join a video call. It's nice that you don't have to create an account like an Apple ID or log in.

　I'm also grateful for the sound that tells me when the microphone is muted on and off during a call. You can avoid troubles such as unintentionally touching the screen and continuing to talk even though the sound is not being communicated, or mute and talking to your family but you can't hear it.

Tap "Create Link" to share

Easy to call. It's also convenient to have a notification sound every time you turn the mic on and off.

You can now talk to non-iOS devices. The screen is an Android smartphone

New feature of iOS 15 　5 You can now change the order of the home screens or delete them

　Customizing the home screen has become even more convenient. Press and hold the page switcher to move or delete apps and folders. If you tap the page switcher from this state, a list of thumbnails of the home screen will be displayed. On this screen, you can now drag and move the home screen. You can also tap the "-" icon in the upper left to delete the home screen that is hidden by unchecking it.

Long press the page switcher

You can now move or delete the home screen