After long months of developer betas and public beta testers, Apple has finally released the Golden Master for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 following a special event held today. This means that we are facing the final version of this new generation of operating systems that are ready for the official launch. We tell you all the details in this article.
What does the GM release of iOS 14 mean?
If you are not a person who is involved in the world of operating system betas, you should know that this Golden Master is the same version that all users receive at its launch. That is why it can be said in a resounding way that the final version is very close to being released to all people who have a compatible iPhone. But always, knowing which version of iOS an iPhone has is something that can be verified in a very simple way.
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are two important updates since they include different very relevant improvements both aesthetically and internally. Widgets are one of the main features that are included as they have undergone a great change over those that were included in iOS 13. Now they are much more interactive and visually attractive by adding the option to place them on the main page of your iPhone to have their information always in sight. The new app library will also change the way you use an iPhone as all apps will be intelligently organized on a separate page. This will allow you to forget about the folders made by yourself and delete all the pages that you have loaded with apps on your iPhone.
In addition to this, the update notes of this GM include the main novelties of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 which are the following:
- Inclusion of new widgets.
- The new App Library function is integrated to be able to group all the applications intelligently in folders automatically.
- Picture-in-picture mode.
- Improvements in the Messages application allowing you to reply to threads.
- New Memoji.
- With App Clips you can now make payments in a comfortable way without having to download any application.
- New native application of translator integrated with Siri.
- Home now integrates much more efficiently with more HomeKit accessories.
- Safari includes a native browser.
- New space mode on AirPods.
Installation and availability
As we have commented previously, with the launch of this GM the arrival of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 is just around the corner, specifically the final version will be launched tomorrow . But if you don’t want to wait and want to have all the news that is included, you can always install the beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 without the need to be a developer. Being a final version you will not have any added risk to what you may have when it comes out officially. But obviously you always have to be very careful when performing this installation and making a previous backup as a general rule.
Although it is not common, it is best to wait for the final version so that some small details that may have gone unnoticed are outlined. In this way you ensure that you have the most optimal operation of your devices.
GM’s watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 are also available
Together with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, the corresponding Golden Master for watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 have also been released. This is a simple preparation of the ground for the launch of the final version to all users that will arrive tomorrow with the rest of software.
Both generations do not include very outstanding news. From watchOS 7 we can highlight the new sleep mode and the spheres that are included that are novel to have more information on the screen.
