This year’s iOS 14 update packs a punch — with many new updates combining to solve many of the frustrations that users had with the operating system in the past. From smaller changes, like threaded replies in Messages, to more significant updates, like App Clips, this article will cover the most important updates to the iPhone’s new operating system.
Navigability
Let’s look at some changes to how you navigate through your home screen — the App Library and the new Widgets. These changes can help you move around your iPhone faster than before.
The App Library (left) and Widgets (right).
App LibraryGone are the days of swiping through your home screen to find that app. As someone who’s guilty of maxing out the number of home screen pages that iOS can support, the App Library is a boon to find the app you need, when you need it.The app library automatically groups your apps into folders based on their genre — such as Finance, Productivity, and Utilities — and shows the apps you use most frequently. You can also switch to a list view, where it sorts your apps alphabetically.WidgetsApple has also redesigned app widgets, which can provide more information at a glance. These widgets can vary in size — depending on the app — and can now be dragged onto your home screen. This makes it easier to pick up your phone, glance at it, and get the information you need without needing to open the app or swipe left. In the same vein, you can now remove the app pages you don’t need to declutter your home screen.
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