



The Health app now supports vaccine status and test results health care providers or US states can provide QR codes that can be downloaded and stored directly on the app. In a handful of US states, people can add their driver’s license or state IDs or use them at airport security checkpoints. When other notifications are turned off, users can set a “do not disturb” auto-reply for messages.Īpple is also doubling down on its digital wallet, which can now unlock doors and hotel rooms that support such technology. For example, a user can set their phone on “work” mode, and opt to only receive notifications from coworkers, emails and Slack messages. Here's everything Apple unveiled at its big iPhone eventįor people still frequently glued to their screens, a new tool called Focus encourages users to select what kinds of notifications they want to receive, and from whom, at certain times of day. (AAPL) has also added features such as the ability to blur backgrounds on FaceTime and put users in focus, similar to the portrait mode for photos taken on iPhones.Īpple CEO Tim Cook introduces the latest iPad and iPad mini to the iPad lineup during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on September 14, 2021.

Android and Windows users can join in now, too. FaceTime Group mode now supports a grid view that allows people to see more faces at the same time and lets users listen to music or watch Apple TV, Hulu, Disney+ and stream other services together during a call. Apple first showed off the new tools in June at its Worldwide Developers Conference and referenced some of them on stage during last week’s iPhone 13 launch event.Īmong the biggest updates for iPhone and iPad users can be found in FaceTime, a fitting nod to how much time we’ve spent on video calls over the last 18 months. Apple’s latest major software update – packed with features to help people better focus, connect with others on FaceTime and keep track of medical records, including vaccine status and test results – is now available for download.Īlthough it’s not a massive design overhaul, many of changes coming to iOS 15 reflect how our needs have changed during the pandemic.
