After nearly two months of beta testing, iOS 15.4 e iPadOS 15.4 finally become available to Apple users. This brings exciting new features to your devices, including support for using Face ID while wearing the face mask, universal control, a pack of new emojis, and much more. So let’s find out what are the news of these updates, which you can install by accessing the Settings panel. Just pay attention to the time it takes for the download, because it will not be short. The update includes many features, and your device will take some time to install.
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4: All the new features of the updates
The new iOS 15.4 “adds the ability to unlock with Face ID while wearing a mask on iPhone 12 and later. The update also includes new emojis, the ability to start SharePlay sessions directly from supported apps, and other iPhone features and bug fixes. A rundown of functions that we are going to analyze one by one in detail.
Face ID
Among the biggest new features of iOS 15.4 there is undoubtedly the support for the use of the Face ID while wearing the mask. To make this possible, Apple announces that its devices will scan “unique features around the eye area”. Therefore, once you have downloaded the update you will need to follow a new configuration process for the use of Face ID, in which you will also find the new option “Add glasses”. In this way the device will be able to recognize you even if you are wearing the mask. That said, the same company reports that the system is “more accurate when set up for full facial recognition only”. Yet, there is no doubt that this novelty is of great use to users. If interested, you can use it on all models of iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.
Emoji
Beyond the news related to Face ID, the new iOS updates also include 37 new emojis to choose from. Among these, as we have already anticipated in other articles, there are emojis such as the face that melts, the mouth that bites its lip, the pregnant man and much more.
Universal control
That of the so-called “Universal control” is a function exclusive to the iPadOS 15.4 update, which allows users to control multiple iPads and Macs using a single mouse, keyboard or trackpad. More specifically, the option allows you to drag and drop files between the two devices, as well as allowing you to share keyboard and mouse wirelessly. In short, the name of this function perfectly expresses its potential. With universal control, in fact, you can finally manage multiple devices of the Apple ecosystem together.
Automation of shortcuts
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 add support for running personal automations in the background, without requiring an annoying banner notification. Starting today, therefore, a switch allows you to turn off notifications for personal automations.
iOS 15.4: the new voice of Siri
Finally one of the most awaited features by users is coming, although its availability will be limited to the United States. What are we talking about? From the new Siri voiceregistered by a member of the LGBTQ + community. “We are excited to introduce a new Siri voice for English speakers, giving users more options to choose a voice that speaks to them. Millions of people around the world rely on Siri every day to get things done, so we work to make the experience as personalized as possible. ” So said Apple about the new option introduced by iOS 15.4.
iOS 15.4: Green Pass nell’App Salute
Here is another interesting novelty introduced by iOS 15.4, namely the support of the Health App at digital Covid certificate of the EU. Thanks to the new update, in fact, users will be able to download and archive digital versions of vaccination certificates, healing results, exemptions and healing certificates. And once these documents have been downloaded, they will be able to add them to the Wallet App. This will make it easier for you to show your Green Pass when needed.
Tap to Pay
After the official announcement in recent months of the “Tap to Pay” function, which transforms the iPhone into a contactless payment terminal, iOS 15.4 includes theAPI to enable this feature. Once supported by third-party apps, this feature will allow businesses to use iPhones to accept contactless payments via NFC, Apple Pay, and more.
Clearly, these are just the main features introduced by Apple’s updates. To test them all, we invite you to download iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. We, for our part, will do it very soon.