The iOS 14 Thread/Discussion

[whatwhat]

Looks like widgets, phone calls no longer forced full screen and new homepage.

 

[FiestaST]

 

[Cassady]

macOS Big Sur??

19h00 this evening, correct?

 

[MikeCTZA]

19h00 this evening, correct?

Yup 7pm our time

 

[FiestaST]

iOS 14 announcement in 12 minutes - Macworld

 

[Tsepz_GP]

When I moved the rest of my mobile tech to Apple I had been watching iOS mature on the iPad. Once I saw Apple add the Folders app I knew it was only a matter of time before they incorporated more features that I enjoyed on Android.

iOS 14 is looking like the iOS I have been long waiting for
I will install the Public Beta on my aging iPad Air 2 to see if all is as it was presented to be. Truly excited for this one, the Home Screen has been BEGGING for widgets.

The big ones for me were:

Home screen Widgets with that Smart Stack, very cool:

The New Call Screen UI - this is another thing that has been seriously needing a change and I am glad Apple listened:

And then PiP is a nice addition for those who have been waiting for it, not sure I will use it much, but it’s great that it’s finally here on iPhone

EDIT:

It gets even better

Finally we can set some default apps!
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 will let you select a default browser and email app

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 will let you select a default browser and email app

A more under the radar change coming to the new OSes. Despite not mentioning it during the presentation, Apple is bringing the option to select default...

www.gsmarena.com

It has to be said though, I am very happy with Safari as my web browser, it strikes a great balance of function and efficiency.

The Mail app on the other hand I don’t mind replacing at all, never been a fan of it.

 

[whatwhat]

Careful installing the beta, it makes about 20-30GB of free space disappear on your device. Also Scribble isnt working for me on iPad/Pencil.

 

[creeper]

Careful installing the beta, it makes about 20-30GB of free space disappear on your device. Also Scribble isnt working for me on iPad/Pencil.

Which iPad model. I have the 10.5 pro and it worked. There is a menu in Settings called pencil where you need to activate it.

 

[modern10]

How do you guys install the beta?

 

[Pho3nix]

How do you guys install the beta?

Be a iOS developer or use one of the "dodgy" profiles floating on the net

 

[Tsepz_GP]

I am waiting for the Public Beta, it will be out next month, hopefully my aging iPad Air 2 will have it’s now battery by then.

 

[FiestaST]

Anyone running the Beta?

If so I just want to know if the VLC App works with PiP.

 

[phoneJunky]

Anyone running the Beta?

If so I just want to know if the VLC App works with PiP.

I will test it for you

 

[FiestaST]

I will test it for you

Thanks. VLC offline files.

 

[phoneJunky]

Thanks. VLC offline files.

Hmm, I couldn't do it. But when I minimised the sound still continued to play. But I couldn't make the window go smaller like the native player does

 

[FiestaST]

Hmm, I couldn't do it. But when I minimised the sound still continued to play. But I couldn't make the window go smaller like the native player does

Thanks for the Intel.