When iPhone users first download the newest iOS 14 update, they might not think it’s a significant update. Most of the features are hidden at first. The new update includes major features, the widget feature, the new app library and music app.
The widgets feature is not one that you see automatically. You have to hold down on the home screen until all of the apps are shaking and click the “+” button at the top of the screen. Choose any widget you’d like to add to your home screen. Widgets can be small, medium or large which can be notes, fitness, photos, clock, maps, music, podcast, etc.
The widget feature also includes smart stack. This allows you to stack multiple widgets and once they’re on your home screen you can scroll through the stacked widgets.
The other major feature in the new update is the app library, which allows you to reduce space on your home screen. When you try to delete an app, you will be asked to either completely delete the app or simply move it to the app library. The library is also hidden, when you swipe to the left after your last page of apps the library will appear. The library is categorized based on the type of apps you have downloaded.
iOS 14 also allows you to continue watching certain videos while using other apps. The video will continue playing at the top of your screen and once you’re ready to watch the video full screen again click on the small square button where the video is playing.
The music app also has major changes, but one that sticks out to me the most, although a Spotify catch up, is endless autoplay. The icon for the endless autoplay looks like an infinity symbol next to the shuffle and repeat button. The music app also has a new way to search and also a listen-now feature that is designed based off of artists you follow or listen to the most.
Overall, the new update has so many features that require you to spend a lot of time experimenting with your device.
There are so many apps and YouTube videos that will help you customize and find any more hidden features.
