iOS 15 update to be available in India on Monday Features, release time, and compatible iPhones

iOS 15 will be released on Monday, September 20. Find out everything about the new features as well as a list of all compatible devices.

HIGHLIGHTS

• iOS 15 will feature enhanced security as well as theft or lost protection.
• The new OS will grant users unlimited iCloud storage when updating their phones.
• iOS will also come with over 100 new Emojis.

Apple has confirmed that the latest iteration of their operating system, iOS 15 will be available for download on September 20. iPhone users have been advised to update to iOS 14.8, as it was recently released to fix a bug that could allow spyware to infect your device.

Alongside iOS 15 Apple will also be launching the iPadOS 15 software update for the company’s flagship tablets. The iPad will get a complete home screen overhaul and multitasking will be made smoother and more user-friendly.

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India Release time and compatible iPhones

As mentioned iOS 15 will be released on September 20. It will be available for download in India starting at 10:30 PM IST. Apple published a list of devices that will receive the update when it is available. The following iPhones will be able to install and run iOS 15.

• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 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 (first and second generation)
• iPod Touch (seventh generation)

Features

The software updates come with an array of new features for iPhones. Apple has added new FaceTime features which, for the first time, will allow Android and PC users to participate, and iMessage improvements that make it easier to track links and photos your friends have sent, similar to what WhatsApp offers.

With the iOS 15 update, you will be able to add tags to your notes, making it easier to categorise things. The tags browser will allow you to see all the tags in one place adding more convenience. Smart Folders feature will automatically place notes in one place based on your tags, which is also very handy.

With iOS 15, an alert will sound anytime you tap the mute button. It will allow users to block tracking pixels. These pixels, if you’re unaware, are hidden within emails and allow marketers to discern when an email was opened and how long it was open for.