Following last week’s product event, Apple has released the latest OS update across its platforms – iOS 14.5 for iPhones, iPadOS 14.5 for iPads, macOS Big Sur 11.3 for macs, watchOS 7.4 for the Apple Watch and tvOS 14.5 for Apple TV set-up box users. All the updates are already available in the Software Update section in the settings or under the General in the Settings.
iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5
The latest software updates to compatible iPhones and iPads bring a host of new features as well as bug fixes and security updates. Both delivers support for the AirTag accessory and updated Find My app, new emojis, incident report within Apple Maps and the ability to ‘Unlock The iPhone with Apple Watch’ while wearing a mask. Others include redesigned Apple Podcasts and Reminders app, 5G improvements, redesigned tab, and new search experience in Apple News+, more diverse voice options for Siri, and App Tracking Transparency which put the user in control of apps harvesting data or tracking activities online.
macOS Big Sur 11.3
The latest macOS update delivers optimisations for iOS/iPadOS apps on M1-powered Macs, hibernation support for Mac computers powered by the M1 chip, and updates to Safari including start page customisations and options for developers to integrate speech recognition into web pages. It also has the general support for AirTags and Find My app, new emojis, updated Apple Podcasts interface and support for the Sony PS5 and Xbox Series X|S gaming controllers.
watchOS 7.4
The latest Apple Watch software update delivers the capability to unlock the iPhone with the Apple Watch without the passcode or Face ID. This feature requires part of the face to be visible, and the watch must be on the wrist, near the iPhone, unlocked and protected with a passcode. Others new features include AirPlay 2 support for Apple Fitness+ users to stream content on enabled devices and users in Australia and Vietnam get the ECG and irregular heart rhythm notifications.
tvOS 14.5
The highlight of the latest tVOS software update focuses on the colour balance feature on the new Apple TV 4K. The feature, which is also available to existing Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models, uses advanced sensors on the iPhone to calibrate video output inline with the standard used by cinematographers around the world. It also brings support for the latest gaming controllers to play games from Apple Arcade and tvOS app store.
