Apple today released an update for iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, watchOS 9.4 and tvOS 16.4, bringing new features and several bug fixes to eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch models. and Apple TV. Big tech is also rolling out an update to HomePod Software 16.4.
At the same time, iOS and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4 and Big Sur 11.7.5 were made available by the manufacturer with important security fixes for those who have older models of iPhone, iPad and Mac and could not update for iOS 16, iPadOS 16 or macOS Ventura.
Also new for this Monday (27) is the launch of the second Release Candidate of Xcode 14.3 for developers. It should be remembered that the “release candidates” versions indicate that the availability of the stable compilation is close, so it is possible that the devs have access to the new version of the IDE.
iOS 16.4 weighs in at around 1GB, so it’s no surprise that it brings more new stuff than the average feature update. One of the highlights of the new version of the platform is support for a total of 31 new emojis with hearts in new colors and animals.
In addition, Europeian users will finally be able to use 5G Standalone (popularly known as “pure 5G”) on their iPhones. Availability by carrier may vary, so it is important that you contact the company that handles your telecom services in order to utilize the new mobile network to its fullest potential.
The process for distributing trial versions will also undergo changes. The company will allow you to set a specific Apple ID to access future beta builds. Previously, users were required to sign into a developer account or choose a public beta to access a test build.
Push notifications for web apps, power consumption details in iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max always-on display mode, microphone isolation and amplification feature for voice calls, automatic reduction of blinking lights and several other improvements will also remain. available.
The changes for iPadOS 16.4 are almost identical to the new version of iOS, but there are improvements to Apple Pencil angular recognition. Big tech also fixed a stylus pen bug that affected users while drawing or writing in the “Notes” app.
With the new operating system version for Apple computers, users will also be able to view the new emojis and will have the feature of detecting duplicate images in the gallery. Additionally, macOS Ventura 13.3 adds an option to remove the Freeform desktop desktop background.
watchOS 9.4 brings performance and stability improvements, but also expands the availability of atrial fibrillation history to five new countries: Colombia, Malaysia, Moldova, Thailand and Ukraine. It should be noted that the function has been available to Europeian users since the end of 2022.
Ultimately, tvOS 16.4 and HomePod Software 16.4 are limited to fixing bugs and improving performance and stability for eligible Apple TV and HomePod models.
Apple is set to start development on new updates for its devices, including iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, which could be released soon. The company seems to be focused on improving its ecosystem with iOS 17. The next generation of the software should bring significant improvements in terms of features, security and performance.
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