Apple Releases iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 With Safari Updates, Focus Mode, Live Text, iCloud+, System-Wide Translate, On-Device Siri and More

[one more]

Why did they do that? Are they trying to slow downloads? Made me wonder if it was official or a beta

Because of this:

Apple Won't Make You Upgrade to iOS 15 and Will Continue to Provide Security Updates for iOS 14

Apple plans to allow iPhone and iPad users to remain on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 even after the launch of the iOS and iPadOS 15 updates, according to new...

www.macrumors.com

 

[MacinMan]

Hey guys, it looks like the not seeing the update issue has been resolved, but I wanted to echo, in case people are still asking. If you are on 14.8, there will be a button at the bottom of the software update page to upgrade to iOS 15. Otherwise, if you miss the button, it will just say up to date. My iPhone 12 Pro Max is in the process of updating now. I think the feature discussed here is Apple way of not forcing people to upgrade.

 

[NMBob]

Good luck, spyees.

 

[one more]

I believe they do this to leave the option to the consumers, as some people prefer to wait before trying a whole new generation of a OS.

You can skip iOS 15 if you like and Apple will still continue giving you crucial updates for iOS 14 🖐

Apple Won't Make You Upgrade to iOS 15 and Will Continue to Provide Security Updates for iOS 14

Apple plans to allow iPhone and iPad users to remain on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 even after the launch of the iOS and iPadOS 15 updates, according to new...

www.macrumors.com

 

[filmgeek47]

For people who preordered the iPhone 13, are you installing IOS 15 on your current device before you receive the new one, or should I wait and use the IOS 14 backup on the new phone?

I'm doing an upgrade install (aka OTA) on my current iPhone X. Going to do a clean install on the shiny new phone since it's been a while.

 

[LV426]

It was downloading fairly fast
I'm at about 90% on "Preparing Update " on iPad Pro. The little progress bar is stuck...painfully slow? No idea.

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This is quite normal. The iDevice has to unpack the update and do whatever it needs to do to ensure the update can be applied. Your device might get quite warm while this is happening.

 

[LV426]

If these Apple chips are so damn fast, why does it take FOREVER in the "Preparing Update..." stage? Literally everything happens in fast memory and flash storage. I feel like my iPhone has a 5400RPM hard drive in it...

It doesn't take forever. It takes a number of minutes. It has a lot of work to do that you don't need to know about.

 

[Dbsr87]

The new Safari is so jittery.

Not a fan of how it handles tabs either.

 

[unobtainium]

Not off to a great start. Spotlight Search isn't working. Maybe it's reindexing.

 

[unobtainium]

Wow, the updates to the weather app are huge. Even includes dew point, finally. Seriously impressed; now we just need it on iPad.

 

[dogegg]

Not seeing it on my iPad Pro running 14.7.1

 

[RealPhone]

I can see the update OTA, but not via the Finder on my Mac. :/

The same here.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I have two iPads (same model) both on 14.8. One updated fine. The other one says “Unable to check for updates”. I tried resetting the network settings but it still won’t update. Anyone else running into this issue?

I had that happen a few years ago. I just tried the next day, and it was like it should have been, like it had no problems at all before. Weird, but...

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

For me it displays the update at the bottom. Never seen that before:
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Yet my Mini 4 had it right up there under the current version. Hmm... Hope the update doesn't have any bugs...

 

[MacinMan]

Hey all,
Just finished the iOS 15 upgrade on a 12 Pro Max. I didn't receive the new Hello screen after the upgrade was finished. My phone was as I left it, but said it was up to date with version 15.0. Did anyone else here not get the new screen? I usually let my iPhone go to sleep while it downoads, then it starts the update automatically and then goes back to sleep when done. Is this why I didn't see it? Just wondering if something went wrong, but everything else seems fine.

 

[marf1million]

Any way of downloading it in itunes? It still says my phone is up to date (14.8) and I fancy doing a fresh install. I haven't done a fresh install in four years, it'll help me clear all the rubbish from my phone.

 

[zz_nosa_r]

No full download yet. I can’t find the update in my mac. It says my iphone is up todate with 14.8

 

[George Dawes]

Safari is great , much less obtrusive menu bar . Impressive

 

[Slartibart]

Why did they do that? Are they trying to slow downloads? Made me wonder if it was official or a beta

that’s because you can stay on iOS/iPadOS 14 and still get security updates in the future… or you move up to version 15 of both… have a better way to provide access to that option?

EDIT: for anyone thinking/commenting/messaging me about “but where was this information made available?!”… your are on an apple news site… just look it up. 😎😁

 

[lazyrighteye]

"Preparing Update..."

 

[antiprotest]

Safari is great , much less obtrusive menu bar . Impressive

Is it smooth or jittery as some say?

 

[DinkThifferent]

Hey all,
Just finished the iOS 15 upgrade on a 12 Pro Max. I didn't receive the new Hello screen after the upgrade was finished. My phone was as I left it, but said it was up to date with version 15.0. Did anyone else here not get the new screen? I usually let my iPhone go to sleep while it downoads, then it starts the update automatically and then goes back to sleep when done. Is this why I didn't see it? Just wondering if something went wrong, but everything else seems fine.

I believe that new "hello" screen is only available when you set up an iPhone as new.

 

[Rigby]

The new Maps features are nice, but still no way to disable the intrusive "editor's picks".

 

[filmgeek47]

Anyone having success doing a clean install off the mac yet? Right now I'm getting a "resource not found" error when I try and wipe my ipad.

 

[George Dawes]

Smooth on my pro 12.9