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Apple released yesterday the definitive public variations of iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 . The releases include many iOS 15.4 modifications and options, along with several notable updates.
Includes the ability to unlock the iPhone while carrying a mask, support for common control on iPad for those using macOS 12.3 beta, new emoji template, a new Apple Pockets widget, and more.
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In this hands-on video demo, we check out over 40 new iOS 15.4 modifications and options. Make sure subscribe to 9to5mac on YouTube for extra hands-on movies.
What's New in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4?
common management help ( 00:12 )
After being initially unveiled at WWDC 2021, Common Management, the feature that lets you manage multiple iPads and Macs from a single input source, finally arrives in iOS 15.4.
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Keep in mind that you will also need to be using macOS 12.3 or higher to make Common Management work.
Be sure to watch my full hands-on tutorial common management as I show you all the bits and pieces about this exciting new feature.
Dynamic Quantity Controls on iPads ( 01:38 )
As well as the sixth generation iPad mini , other iPads running iPadOS 15.4 can now take full advantage of dynamic change of quantity buttons based on system guidance.
Keyboard brightness management toggle ( 2:44 )
If you are a user from Magic Keyboard , you might recognize a new toggle button in iPadOS 15 that lets you adjust the keyboard backlight brightness through Management Center. Keep in mind that you'll have to be in a dark or dimly lit environment before the keyboard backlight – and therefore the toggle – becomes active.
iPadOS Notes Preferences Nook Gestures ( 3:46 )
Replicating the performance already present in Settings → Basic → Gestures, customers can now change nook gesture settings instantly in the Notes application preferences. In iOS 15.4, it is also possible to invoke a corner gesture from the bottom right or left corner and use it to take a screenshot or launch a quick word.
Inexperienced Wallpaper for iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Professional
As it often does for new {hardware} releases, Apple introduces a new wallpaper to match the newly released ones iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Professional inexperienced models .
New American Siri voice
American Siri voice customers will discover a new voice just titled American (Voice 5). The new voice will be configured in Settings → Siri & Search → Siri Voice. Can you hear a instance of Siri's new voice here .
New anti-stalking warning messages throughout AirTag setup course
Apple has taken steps to address AirTag stalking with a new anti-stalking warning that appears during the initial AirTag setup process. The new notice is there to inform would-be stalkers of possible authorized and prison ramifications of the stalking.
Updated Discover My “I” Guide
Along with the new anti-stalking measures, there is a guide I poorly renovated in the Discover my app. Updated Me tab prevents switching commodity security alerts for direct hyperlinks to discover my notifications preferences.
Separate monitoring notifications and Discover My Notifications preferences
Apple split Discover My notifications into two different classes in iOS 15.4. you will discover monitoring notifications separate and panels Discover My in Settings → Notifications.
Enhanced Discover My Alerts
Less ambiguous Discover My alerts are also introduced in iOS 15.4, with specific details about the types of units that may be following you. For example, if an unknown pair of AirPods Professional is detected as "changing with you", the alert will clearly state "AirPods Professional Detected" instead of an inaccurate "Unknown Accent Detected".
emoji 14.0
A significant amount of new emoji characters make their debut in iOS 15.4, including a new melt face and troll emoji. In total, there are over 37 new emoji characters to select.
Face ID assistance while carrying a mask
Just in time to reduce mask mandates, Apple has finally added direct support for Face ID when wearing masks. The new iOS 15.4 feature, which doesn't require an Apple Watch, allows users to jailbreak their iPhones and even authenticate with third-party apps while wearing masks. To learn more about unlocking Face ID with masks, watch the our detailed step by step with the resource.
New authentication display when calling Apple Pay before unlocking
When you invoke Apple Pay by double-pressing your iPhone's Facet button before unlocking, you're faced with a new authentication screen with no personal information.
Apple Pocket Widget
You'll discover a new Apple Pockets widget in iOS 15.4 exclusive to Apple Card customers. The new 2×2 widget allows you to show your card stability and external stability on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis.
Updated interface of Twin SIM Messages app
When you are a dual SIM user, switching between phone numbers in the messaging app has become much less complicated. When reactivating a new or established dialog, you can now instantly choose the phone number you want to use instantly from the dialog screen.
Safari seamless grab bar
iOS 15.4 fixes a bug with Safari that can trigger a break in the borderless textbar space.
Search Safari Extensions
Now you can search through install extensions instantly in Safari. Just tap the 'aA' button in the tackle bar and choose handle extensions . You will now see a search field at the top of the Handle Extensions interface.
WebXR experiments
Safari in iOS 15.4 now consists of help for WebXR experiments, which are disabled by default. By visiting Settings → Safari → Superior → Experimental Options, you will discover the next new options:
- WebXR augmented reality module
- WebXR System API
- WebXR Gamepad Module
- WebXR manual input module
The WebXR System API is an Internet API that describes help for accessing AR and VR units. With the rumors that Apple is committed to growing its personal headphones , it's no surprise that we're seeing glimpses of options like these.
Reset Safari Experimental Options
It's now easy to get back to Safari's inventory settings after switching between the various experimental settings.
iOS 15.4 prevents iCloud Keychain from saving passwords without usernames
A new provision to prevent iCloud Keychain from save passwords without usernames is available in iOS 15.4. When creating a new password, and Safari is not sure what person title that password belongs to, you will see a pop-up asking you to enter the person title for your account on that particular website.
Add notes to key passwords
Like other password managers such as 1Password, it is now possible to add notes to passwords in your keyring. You can even perform searches on the contents of notes in Settings → Passwords.
Run Shortcuts Automations without notifications
Prior to iOS 15.4, you would always receive a banner notification when a shortcut automation was performed. Customers now have the option to disable these notifications, offering an extra seamless experience with shortcut automations.
Tighter SharePlay integration
SharePlay enabled apps can now show a SharePlay button within the share sheet to simplify starting a SharePlay session.
TV Up App Subsequent Show Preferences
The Up Next panel, which appears at the top of the TV app's Watch Now page, can now be tailored to show poster paintings or a body still.
New Custom Email Area UI in iCloud Settings
Apple's new custom email area help – which was unveiled at WWDC 2021 – is heavily integrated into iOS as of iOS 15.4. Previously, you were able to organize custom email domains only through iCloud.com and while iCloud.com is still a requirement, you can now start the process of adding a custom space instantly from your iOS iCloud Mail preferences.
Consolidation of iCloud Mail preferences
iCloud Mail now features its own full dashboard in iCloud preferences and consolidates all associated settings into one space.
Notes and Reminders get Stay Textual content integration
Now you can enjoy Stay Textual content instantly to note or remember through new Scan Textual content feature in inventory notes app or reminders app.
Magnifier app updates
New UI tweaks to invoke the digital camera within the Magnifier app are currently present in iOS 15.4. You now have the option to switch between the front facing camera, extremely wide angle for close-up shots or automated mode which can switch between the proper camera dynamically.
Apple Music playlists now show the playlist title in the main bar
When scrolling down a playlist in Apple Music, the playlist title is now displayed in the main bar.
Music App Quick Motion Shortcuts
A couple of recent Fast Motion shortcuts are currently available for the Music app on iOS 15.4. Long-pressing the Music app icon now reveals a new shortcut Play Most Current and a new one shortcut Play My Station .
Apple Music SharePlay Shortcut
A new SharePlay shortcut is now included in the Music app when long-pressing a song or album or using context menus.
What's New on the Apple Podcasts Home Screen
The Inventory Podcasts app features a new home screen that previews the new filter and browses season mods in iOS 15.4.
Filter the podcasts you simply subscribe to by episodes
If you go to the main web page of a podcast you simply subscribed to, you will now see a handy filter button that lets you filter the podcast by unplayed or downloaded episodes.
Browse podcasts that you simply subscribe to by seasons
The Podcasts app now means you can filter the podcasts you simply subscribe to by seasons.
Common scheduled abstract weekly notification
Instead of a regular daily notification in Settings → Notifications → Scheduled Summary, iOS 15.4 now features weekly notification averages.
Configure app retailer notifications
Tapping your avatar in the top right corner of the App Retailer app will reveal a new notification panel in iOS 15.4. Within that dashboard, you'll discover the power to toggle notifications for new options and updates and suggestions and offers.
Shortcuts updated app system icons
The Shortcuts app features many new improved system icons for issues like URL encoding, Callback URL and many others.
Updated Prime Tales structure in the Shares app
A modified structure of Prime Tales in the shares app consists of high padding between tales, signatures, and a context menu for simply saving or sharing a narrative.
Upgraded AirPods standing
The AirPods support screen that appears when you open the AirPods charging case after the iPhone offers a number of fine-tuned UI tweaks.
New AirPods Professional accessibility glyph
Rather than a generic pair of headphones, the AirPods accessibility panel consists of an AirPods Professional glyph.
Updated AirPlay icons for Roku units
AirPlay 2-enabled Roku units got an updated AirPlay icon when managing locations within Management Middle.
Visible search available in other international locations such as Germany, Italy, Spain and many more.
The Siri-powered visual search feature, which helps you quickly get information about things like flowers, animals, and more, is now available in additional international locations in iOS 15.4.
9to5Mac's Take
iOS 15.4 is the major release of iOS 15 since the preliminary release debuted last September . Options like new emoji, common control, and mask-assisted Face ID would possibly make headlines, but there are many, many smaller quality of life improvements that are already available in iOS 15.4. After all, that doesn't include the behind-the-scenes bug fixes, which are also a huge reason to improve.
What is your favorite new feature of iOS 15.4? Rate it below in the feedback along with your ideas.