The new versions of iOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and iPadOS 15.4 are official , so you should prepare your devices to update them now. The new version of the iPad operating system comes with different new features, such as the incorporation of Universal Control, which will allow you to use several iPads and Macs with a single keyboard and mouse, without the need to configure anything additional.
On the iPhone, one of the main novelties that arrives officially is the possibility of unlocking the mobile with Face ID using a mask , something that had been tested for some time, but finally reaches all users with iOS 15.4 . Apple has found a way to unlock without analyzing our nose or mouth and without having to use the Apple Watch.
Another novelty added with iOS 15.4 is the incorporation of the vaccination certificate in the Wallet application , so it will only be necessary to scan its QR code, without the need to use websites such as the Ministry of Health in Spain.
Among these news also come the new versions of watchOS 8.5, tvOS 15.4 and a new firmware 15.4 of HomePod.
What’s new in iOS 15.4
Apple has prepared a battery of news for the version of its operating system for iPhone and its connected accessories; For example, they have added new anti-harassment measures to AirTags to prevent fraudulent use of this location device.
- Another new feature is that iCloud Keychain has the ability to save notes on each password that we store.
- Third-party developers will now have the ability to take advantage of the iPhone 13 Pro’s 120Hz animations .
- A battery of new emojis is incorporated, in which variations of handshakes, nests, lips, disco balls and many other expressions stand out.
- In the case of the iPad, users can now use the Magic Keyboard’s brightness controller , including through Control Center.
- You can now manage your custom domain in iCloud+ from your iPhone or iPad.
- SharePlay is added in the new Share menu .
- Now you can configure the gestures of the hot corners of Notes .
What’s new in watchOS 8.5
- The new version of the operating system for Apple Watch is compatible with the new emojis.
- Now includes the ability to authorize purchases and subscriptions made on Apple TV.
- From the watch, you can scan the QR code of the COVID-19 vaccination certificate stored in Wallet.
- Irregular rhythm notifications have also been updated to improve identification of signs of atrial fibrillation.
Now, the audio prompts of Fitness+ guide you through each of the movements that are executed in the training videos.
