✔️ 2022-03-14 22:17:48 – Paris/France.
Apple iOS 15.4 is just days away.
David Phelan
Apple iOS 15.4 might be the last big update before iOS 16 is expected to release this fall (pesky updates excluded). And it looks like Apple is planning to go out with a bang.
March 14 update below. This article was first published on Sunday, March 13.
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There are some exciting new features coming, including some we've been waiting for since they were first announced last summer, such as the iPad and Mac update called Universal Control. But there are also plenty of reasons to be excited for the iPhone. I have already written about some of them, but more details have appeared.
So here's your complete guide to what's to come. Read on for everything you need to know as you prepare for the software this week.
March 14 update. Well, it turns out that Apple released iOS 15.4 as soon as possible. Since he warned us to wait for the update this week and updates don't happen on weekends unless there's a major crisis, that's today the very first that he could have released the software.
In the meantime, watch out for Apple's download servers, which today will be under pressure like never before, potentially. There are so many phones eligible for this update – all iPhones from iPhone 6s, including all three generations of iPhone SE – that there could be a deluge of users wanting the goodness of iOS 15.4 as soon as possible.
Then you can add all iPad users, as iPadOS 15.4 is also available now, for additional request. Well, that's normal: iPadOS and iOS updates are usually released at the same time. But what's new this time around is the addition of another software platform that's being updated at the same time: macOS.
Apple iOS 15.4 is now live.
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In an almost certainly unprecedented move, Apple also released macOS 12.3 at the same second. That's because of Universal Control (details of which are below), which needs both the iPad and Mac to be on the latest edition of the software to work together.
I'm pretty sure this is the first time Apple has released iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates at the same time. Even when iOS 15 launched, macOS Monterey was some time after. Apple will be aware of this, of course, and will do everything in its power to ensure a smooth and error-free experience for the millions of people who log on today to benefit from the latest software, regardless of the products they use. use. For what it's worth, I downloaded iOS 15.4 to my iPhone 13 Pro Max just minutes after the software went live and it was a quick and easy experience, taking less than 20 minutes to download and install the update. 1,3 GB.
So why did Apple choose today instead of its usual Tuesday release day? Well, the final software has obviously been ready for a little while: the iPhone SE, iPhone 13, and iPhone 13 Pro review units that I've been testing since the beginning of last week all had the pre-installed general release version, e.g. .
And when that level of synchronicity is needed across multiple Apple platforms, it seems likely that Apple got it all together in a particularly good time.
Many people will install it as soon as they can. I tried out the new emoji and, unsurprisingly, if I messaged anyone using iOS 15.3.1, that's everyone unless they're on the versions Developer or public beta, the emoji simply appears as square boxes containing question marks. This will be resolved for updated devices.
Many will update to take advantage of how Face ID works while wearing a mask, which is indeed another great reason to get the software. Please note that this does not work with all iPhones with Face ID. The processing power may be why it is compatible with exactly eight handsets: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. In other words, anyone with an iPhone X or iPhone XR will have to stick to dropping their mask or connecting the iPhone to an Apple Watch.
Be warned that adding this feature involves a small amount of configuration, but it provides a great usability bonus when wearing a mask. In the public beta at least, it worked well, so if the release software is this solid, it will be worth it for this feature alone.
And as to whether the general version is worth having, well, as always, Gordon Kelly will be on hand to judge the quality, stability and installation of the new software, so be sure to check it out what he says, here at Forbes. It will let you know if you should update to the new iOS now or wait if there are any issues.
You can read my guide to everything new in the software here on Forbes with details on how to get it, and so on. Check back because as more details become apparent – and it looks like there's a lot more in the beta than expected – I'll update the post with more stuff.
In addition to the big bits below, Apple recently revealed details about improvements to SharePlay, so users can start it from FaceTime and supported apps. Siri's new voice is designed to sound incredibly natural, they say.
EU users can store Covid-19 information such as vaccination, lab results and recovery records in the Health app. Also for EU users, the ability to add Covid certificates to Wallet has arrived. There's also something called Visual Look Up that can recognize art, world landmarks, plants and flowers, books, and dog and cat breeds in a user's photos so they can learn more about them. This has now been updated with expanded language and geographic availability, so more users can experience it.
Once iOS 15.4 is installed, Visual Look Up is available in English (localized for users in Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, US), French (France), German ( Germany), Italian (Italy) and Spanish (Mexico). , Spain, United States).
When is it coming?
Apple didn't reveal the exact date, only saying it lands this week, along with macOS and iPadOS updates. Apple likes to release its software on a Tuesday, so March 15 seems preferred.
It could happen later in the week, but it's 100% sure it will by Friday March 18th as that's the day the iPhone SE goes on sale, alongside the new iPhone. 13 green and the alpine green iPhone 13 Pro (see what they look like here), presumably preloaded with iOS 15.4.
What's the most exciting thing about it?
Oh, there are plenty of choices. There are smaller details like a new non-binary voice for Siri. By the way, I like the idea that a piece of technology, inherently gender-incapable, will now also be non-binary. Seriously, this level of inclusivity is a good move, and only Apple would stand for such a thing - and the company has confirmed that the voice was recorded by a member of the LGBTQ+ community. As the company puts it, this means users have more options to choose "a voice that speaks to them."
Other things that may seem small but could make a big difference include possible support for saving digital versions of credentials such as driver's licenses in the wallet. One less thing to lose.
There is the revised information when you set up an AirTag which emphasizes that following someone without permission is a criminal offense. A small but useful iOS 15.4 overhaul means that if you accidentally double-tap the side button, or someone else does, the previous result of showing all your credit cards ready for an Apple Pay transaction is replaced by an authentication screen. To be clear, it's not that anyone else can actually access your payment cards, but now no one but you will even see what cards you have. There is another Apple Pay-related item in iOS 15.4, as discussed below.
Here are the most expensive items.
Face ID with mask is coming in the next few days.
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1. Face ID with a mask
I've been testing this for quite a while and it works perfectly. Although Covid news has been better recently, we are not off the hook yet and there are many places where mask wearing is still mandatory. This upgrade means you can unlock your iPhone by looking at it, even if your face is partially covered by a mask.
It also lets you use Apple Pay without removing your mask or opening apps that require Face ID. Setup takes a little longer because you're encouraged to register your face again if you're wearing specs, for example. But after this small investment of time, it's quite simple.
Apple Watch users already know the convenience of this setup, but it's even better (and doesn't require a watch).
Apple says it's less safe than when you're not wearing a mask, because it decides whether or not it's you based less on your face.
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2. Live Text in Notes and Reminders
If you've used Live Text on your iPhone, you'll know it's a remarkable system that interacts with text in sophisticated ways. It's already in Notes (perhaps my most used iPhone app) and Reminders, but now there's the addition of a useful scan to text command that appears when you tap the device icon photo in the app. With this, a camera window opens and you can, for example, copy the text of a recipe from a book.
The new Smileys in iOS 15.4
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3. Emoji
If, like me, you're a fan of well-designed and fun emoji, you'll be delighted with the 37 new faces, handshakes, a biting lip that's sure to find a huge following, an adorable troll and a pink lotus flower. There are so many variations of skin tone and gender that there are actually over 800 new items. As usual, the smiling faces are the highlight I would say. These include Face with Peeking Eye, which is a versatile and enjoyable choice for expressing everything from surprise to amazed regret. Ideal for not being able to look away from something you don't want to see too. Learn more about other emoji highlights coming this week here.
4. iCloud Keychain
iOS and macOS come bundled with a brilliantly simple and helpfully automatic password manager. While that didn't stop me from subscribing to 1Password, which has a lot of great features, Apple has updated iCloud Keychain to make it more useful.
For starters, you can add notes now, which is really handy, but it also ensures that a previous issue is no longer an issue. Sometimes Keychain would save a password without a username, leaving you struggling to remember the name you used in some cases. This is sorted so that from now on it will make sure you save a username as well.
5. Universal control
This is, strictly speaking, part of the iPadOS Companion Update, but it's such a big part of the software that I couldn't skip it. It will work in conjunction with a macOS update, also due this week, so iPad(s) and Mac(s) can work together in an entirely new way.
Essentially, you'll be able to set up multiple devices together so you can control them as if they were one. So, for example, you can select a folder on an iMac's screen and while you...
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