Apple published iOS 15.1 which adds some new features for users iPhone-a. The first feature is SharePlay which allows users to share experiences with others via FaceTime. You can stream TV series, movies, and even listen to streaming music while connected via FaceTime with your friends.

iOS 15.1 new features

For example, let’s say you and your friends are big fans of The Voice. You can stream episodes via Hulu, share shows with your friends via FaceTime. You can also share your music streaming experience via FaceTime. Not all stream services are compatible with this feature, but so far Disney +, ESPN +, HBO Max, Hulu, MasterClass, Paramount +, Pluto TV, TikTok and Twitch will work with the platform.

With Share Play, which Apple calls “a new way to share synchronized experiences in FaceTime,” each user has controls that allow him / her to pause, play, rewind or forward content. And when someone starts talking, a function called Smart Volume is activated, which automatically reduces the volume of the streaming TV show, movie and music.

The update also adds a ProRes feature to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. This is a feature that compresses video into small files without losing much of the image quality. Used for video editing and supports video resolution up to 8K. And with iOS 15.1, if you’re among those who don’t like how the ultra-wide cameras on the iPhone 13 Pro automatically turn on macro mode when you zoom in to take a photo or video, the update will allow you to disable this feature.

iOS 15 Features

• Redesigned notifications
• “Focus” for reducing distractions
• Spatial Audio and SharePlay in FaceTime calls
• Text recognition in images
• ProRes compresses video
• ID cards in Wallet app
• Added privacy features
• Safari, Maps, Weather, and Notes app redesigns

iOS 15 Compatible devices list

Compatible devices that can get iOS 15,1 update include: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Phone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max , iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (second generation) iPhone SE (first generation) and iPod touch seventh generation.

How to Download and Install iOS 15

To update your iPhone to iOS 15.1, go to Settings> General> Software Update. Following these instructions will also allow iPad users to update their tablets to iPadOS 15.1.

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