Apple's iOS 14 update will feel like a dramatic change for iPhone owners — mostly because they'll be able to change the home screen layout by adding widgets to it for the first time. Plus, Apple is also launching a new way to use app features without installing a full app through App Clips — which as its name implies lets you use just a slice of an app when needed.
But aside from these larger changes, iOS 14 is also filled with less noticeable features that bring small but appreciated improvements across the camera, Siri, Memojis, and much more.
The update is launching this fall and will be compatible with the iPhone 6S and later, including the original and new iPhone SE. Apple hasn't shared a specific launch date for the final version of the software, but it usually rolls out in September to coincide with the company's new iPhone launch.
Since the software is currently in beta, some features, like App Clips, aren't ready yet because developers have yet to optimize their apps. Similarly, the App Store doesn't seem to be updated to reflect the expanded privacy information Apple is requiring that developers disclose on their App Store listings.
Still, after spending a full week with the software, here are eight new features that I've come to appreciate.