The first beta of iOS 15.1 suggests we may see SharePlay soon

SharePlay is back in the beta of iOS 15.1, according to 9to5Mac, after Apple delayed major iOS 15 functionality “later this fall” instead of launching it alongside the OS upgrade as planned. It’s not the only feature that hasn’t been released yet, but it could come in handy during the ongoing pandemic – it lets you watch videos, share a screen, or listen to music with others. people through a FaceTime call. Its existence in Tuesday’s new beta could indicate that it could arrive sooner rather than later, although that’s not a sure thing.

MacRumors reports that beta 15.1 also allows users to add their COVID vaccine card to the Wallet app, once you’ve added it to Health. Similar to how Google’s version of this feature works, you will need to get your vaccine information from your health care provider or state health system before you can add it to your phone. Apple says the feature uses the SMART Health Card format, which is currently supported by a handful of states and some major immunization vendors. The list includes states like California, Hawaii, New York, and Louisiana, as well as pharmacy vendors like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walmart, but you can click the link for full details. As always, check with your local health care provider for more information.

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These features appearing in the beta version of iOS 15.1 do not necessarily mean that they will appear in the final version of iOS 15.1. After all, SharePlay was introduced in the beta of iOS 15, but was later removed. However, Apple still says that SharePlay will ship “later this fall”, and there is little time left for that (plus it would be a little odd if it were removed from. another beta). The immunization card feature will be included in an “upcoming software update,” the company says, so there’s a chance it could be further down the line.

It may also be a bit before we see iOS 15.1, given that iOS 15 just released yesterday (iOS 14.1 arrived about a month after iOS 14). But if this first beta is any indication, it could bring some cool new features when it appears.