Apple Unleashes iOS 15.1 & iPadOS 15.1 Today
Yesterday turned out to be a game‑changer for Apple fans. While they rolled out the fresh macOS Monterey, the iPhone and iPad folks got their hands on iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 – a bundle that includes a long‑awaited feature called SharePlay.
SharePlay: Your Virtual Party on FaceTime
Sure, it was supposed to be part of iOS 15, but Apple kept it on the sidelines. Now, friends and family can groove to music or binge a movie together over FaceTime, all in perfect sync. Playback control goes to the user, so no more accidental “pause” during the final scene.
- Imagine watching a blockbuster with your mom across the country and still feeling like you’re in the same room.
- It’s a lifesaver when social distancing keeps you miles apart.
ProRes Video on the iPhone 13 Pro/Max
For the video gurus, iOS 15.1 brings full ProRes support to the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. ProRes is a high‑quality format that keeps all the detail and dynamic range so editors can tweak the footage later.
- The file sizes, though, are outrageous. A single minute of 4K 30fps ProRes can balloon to about 6 GB.
- Even cutting down to 1080p still leaves a 1.7 GB chunk.
- That’s why the 128‑GB variants cap ProRes to 1080p 30fps – let’s be real: storage is precious.
Turn Off Automated Macro Mode
Some users frown upon the auto‑macro mode that Apple introduced. If it’s not your vibe, you can disable it in just a few taps: Settings → General → Software Update. No more “oops” photos capturing at the wrong angle.
Remember to update so you can take advantage of all these goodies. This story first popped up on Hardware Zone.
