At the start of the week, Apple finally released iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 to the public. There’s a lot to dig into with the new update and if you’re not a complete Apple nerd you’d be forgiven for missing some of the changes.
Below, you’ll find links to web versions of all our favorite new iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 tips. It’s a great overview of what’s new and improved – if you don’t have time to read them all, we’d recommend at least getting familiar with the all-new Focus Mode and the controversial new layout in Safari.
Then, if you’re reading on iPad, head to the end of this article for an update on the iPad-specific changes you should know.
Enjoy these VIP tips, and rest assured we’ll be launching a full content update in the new few days to update the existing guides in the All Tips section too.
What’s new?
Basics
Notification Summary: Schedule A Daily Briefing
Focus Mode: Prioritize Your Time And Attention
Next Steps
Health Tracking: Monitor And Share Health Data
Phone
Refining FaceTime: Improve Your Audio And Video
SharePlay: Watch Together Over FaceTime
Messages
Shared With You: Highlighting Media You’ve Been Sent
Security
App Privacy Report: Who’s Accessing Your Data?
Tracking Permissions: Ask Apps Not To Track You
Nutrition Labels: See How Much Data Apps Want
Photos
Never Feature This Person: Hide Faces You Don’t Want To See
Live Text: Read Text Within Photographs
Visual Lookup: Learn About Your Photo Subjects
Safari
Address Bar: Choose Which Style You Prefer
Safari Extensions: Level Up Your Browsing
iCloud
iCloud+: Apple’s Premium Cloud Service
Siri
Quick Sharing: Siri Understands Context
Maps
Immersive Directions: Augmented Reality Walking Guide
Accessibility
Per-App Settings: Custom Rules For Each App
Advanced
Drag And Drop: Move Items Between Apps
iPad-only changes
Multitasking: Use Two Apps At Once
App Library: Where Your Apps Call Home
Quick Notes: Jot Your Thoughts Instantly