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iOS 14 will get some India-specific features that were disclosed on Monday night. The next-generation operating system for iPhone models and iPod touch was unveiled by Apple at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event. The new software update brings a variety of exciting features. s of iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 series, iPhone 8 series, and so on are all eligible for the latest iOS 14 that is speculated to rollout later this year. Similarly, Mac s in India are also slated to receive additional features with the latest macOS Big Sur. Here's a look at the new features that s in India will be receiving.
iOS 14, Messages will feature full-screen effects when s send greetings in one of the 23 Indian languages. If the s send greetings such as Happy Holi or Happy Birthday, the Messages app will display full-screen effects that are related to the occasion.
Apple is also Siri with new a "compact UI' and Siri translations. The Cupertino-based tech giant notes that Siri can translate over 65 languages and s in India will be able to translate speeches from English to Spanish. This feature will likely get improved with future iOS 14 updates.
Additionally, Siri will get a new voice in English with the latest iOS version, as introduced with the iOS 13 update last year. s can change this via Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice.
With iOS 14, Apple TV+ shows over cellular networks.
Along with the aforementioned updates, Apple will bring several new features such as Picture-in-Picture (PiP) , Translate app, App Library, and more with iOS 14. The latest iOS update also includes an improved Messages experience that will offer fresh Memoji, including the ones with for face masks.
Additionally, Apple will macOS software version will bring animations to the Messages app when s send a greeting in one of 23 India local languages.
"For example, send 'Happy Holi' in Hindi, and Messages automatically adds confetti to accompany the greeting," Apple explains. The macOS Big Sur is said to be a significant redesign of the desktop operating system by Apple.
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