As was announced at this year’s California Streaming event, iOS 15 became available to install for free on Apple devices from Monday, September 20.
The software update introduces several new features to the iPhone operating system. These include a new “Focus” app (that helps you filter what notifications you receive during work hours) and a “live text” function that enables you to copy words directly from photos and paste them elsewhere.
A number of improvements have also been made to the FaceTime app, which now benefits from spatial audio and a new portrait mode.
Consumers React to the iOS 15 Update
Since the iOS 15 update launched, iPhone owners have been sharing their thoughts online in meme form. With reactions that range from enthusiasm to disappointment and even plain old confusion, here are some of the best excerpts from social media.
@PJPWv2 confesses to being unable to tell the difference between the older iOS software and the latest update. Using the immortal “Confused Travolta” meme to express their feelings, they don’t seem particularly enamoured with any of the new features.
@mikz_ann is similarly confused, asking her followers what is supposed to have changed.
@mugisbf shared a clip from the ’90s Spider-Man animated series, in which the webslinger reaches for a clone of his girlfriend, Mary Jane, before she evaporates into steam. Articulating the regret of losing the old operating system, the video is accompanied by a caption that reads: “i updated my phone to ios15 on accident”.
@fiihazmii uses an image of a fatigued Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants to articulate how it feels to discover that your phone cannot support iOS 15.
@kakagoat22 desperately wants to return to the older version of the operating system, after seeing the new iOS 15 notification design.
Equally nonplussed by the update, @happiestclub shares a screenshot from Toy Story 2 in which Andy discards an unwanted Woody while saying “I don’t want to play with you anymore”. Only here the cowboy doll has been replaced with an iPhone.
@eath2ua is disappointed to see that the FaceTime screen share function is not present at the launch of iOS 15. On the other hand, @rekishair might be relieved to discover that the feature is not yet available, given that it seems to be causing them some trepidation.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, @maxwendkos is impressed by the new 3D maps in iOS 15 and shares a collection of screenshots to illustrate his point.
Meanwhile, @RichOnTheWeb is excited by the prospect of being able to more easily share memes on their iPhone.
@Alex00945723 remarks that their favourite new feature is the ability to copy text directly from a picture. @AttiqueJamro is equally impressed by this feature.
In related Apple updates, Newsweek has compiled an article breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming iPhone 13.
