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INTRODUCING iOS 14 & iPadOS 14

In June, Apple used its virtual Worldwide Developer Conference to showcase the latest, upcoming versions of its operating systems and the star of the show was undoubtedly iOS 14, a more powerful system that is easier to use and more adept at helping us navigate our lives and stay connected with the people who are important to us.

Available this Spring, iOS 14 will work on the same devices that currently run iOS 13, so no older Apple hardware will be set adrift after the update and nobody should feel any pressure to upgrade their existing devices. Of course, iOS 14 runs on iPads, too, and all iPad users will be able to enjoy the same features that aren’t specific to the size and mobility of the iPhone, plus many exclusive features that make full use of its bigger screen. It’s a very exciting update and over the following pages will we showcase the best new features in full. Brace yourselves…

HOME SCREEN MANAGEMENT

One of the main issues that Apple was keen to address with iOS 14 was unnecessary Home Screen clutter. With the new App Library, endless screens of assorted app icons are replaced by a new space at the end of your Home Screens that automatically organises all of your apps into one simple and easy-to-navigate view. Rather than you having to manually create folders for specific types of app, they will all be auto-placed into categories such as ‘Suggestions’ (for the apps that you are likely to need next, based on your habits), ‘Recently Added’ (for apps that you have

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