'iOS 14.5' is released, finally iPhone's Face ID can be used while wearing a mask
On April 26, 2021 local time, Apple officially released the latest version of iOS, ` ` iOS 14.5 ''. Not only will iOS 14.5 finally allow Face ID authentication while wearing a mask, it will also require users to ask for permission before tracking them or sharing
iOS 14.5 offers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, diverse Siri voices, and more - Apple
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/ios-14-5-offers-unlock-iphone-with-apple-watch-diverse-siri-voices-and-more/
Apple Security Updates - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222
You can update iOS 14.5 by tapping 'Settings' → 'General' → 'Software Update' → 'Download and Install'. The update file size is 1.21GB.
The update details of iOS 14.5 are as follows.
◆ Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch
・A function to unlock iPhone X or later using Apple Watch Series 3 or later when authenticating with Face ID while wearing a mask.
◆ AirTag and 'Search'
・Compatible with AirTag, which allows you to privately and safely check the location of important belongings such as keys, wallets, and bags using the Find My app.
'Find Your Precise Location' feature uses Ultra Wideband (UWB) on the U1 chip found in iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 models to locate AirTag near you with visual, audible, and tactile feedback can be directed to
・AirTag can identify the location by playing sound with the built-in speaker
A Find My network of hundreds of millions of devices supports finding AirTags, even when they are not nearby
・In 'Lost Mode', it is possible to send a notification when someone finds an AirTag and enter a contact phone number.
◆Emoji
- All variations of kissing couple emoji and couple and heart emoji support different skin tones individually
- Added new face emoji, heart emoji and bearded woman emoji
◆Siri
Siri announces incoming calls with caller name and allows hands-free answering when wearing AirPods or compatible Beats headphones
- Ask Siri to support Group FaceTime calls for a list of contacts or a group name in Messages
・You can ask Siri to call an emergency contact.
◆ Privacy
- If ATT tracks your activity across third-party apps and websites for the purpose of sharing with advertising and data brokers, you can choose which apps you allow tracking.
Apple has also released a movie explaining ATT.
Privacy | App Tracking Transparency | Apple-YouTube
◆ Apple Music
- Share your favorite lyrics to Messages, Facebook and Instagram Stories, and subscribers can play lyric snippets within Messages chat
・City-specific rankings that introduce popular music in over 100 cities around the world have been added.
◆Podcasts
・Redesigned the podcast program page to make it easier to watch
- Option to save and download episodes automatically adds episodes to your library for quick access
・Download behavior and notification settings can be customized for each program
- Search rankings and popular categories to help you find new shows
◆ 5G improvements
・With dual SIM support, 5G connection is possible when using a mobile data communication line with the iPhone 12 model.
・Improved smart data mode optimizes the usage environment for 5G networks, extending battery life and reducing data usage on iPhone 12 models.
- 5G international roaming available for carriers supported by iPhone 12 models
◆Map
・In addition to traveling by car, you can share estimated arrival times by bicycle or on foot by asking Siri or by tapping the route card at the bottom of the screen and then tapping 'Share Arrival Estimates'.
◆ Reminder
Ability to sort reminders by title, priority, due date, or creation date
- Added option to print reminder list
◆ Translation
- You can adjust the playback speed of the translation by pressing and holding the play button
◆ game
- Compatible with Xbox Series X/S wireless controllers or Sony PS5 DualSense wireless controllers
◆CarPlay
- Easily share ETAs on Apple Maps while driving using CarPlay with new Siri or keyboard controls
It also includes the following bug fixes:
- A problem where the message at the bottom of the thread may be hidden by the keyboard under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue where deleted messages could still appear in Spotlight search
・Some threads in 'Messages' may continuously fail to send texts.
- In Mail, new messages for some users did not load until the device was restarted.
Fixed an issue where the Call Rejection Settings and Caller ID sections would sometimes not appear in the Phone settings.
・Fixed an issue where iCloud tabs may not be displayed in Safari.
- Problem that iCloud Keychain could not be turned off.
- Reminders created by Siri could be unintentionally set early in the morning
Rebalanced maximum battery capacity and peak performance capabilities for iPhone 11 models through the battery health reporting system, addressing an issue where battery health was being reported with inaccurate estimates for some users.
Optimized to reduce the dim light that may appear when lowering the brightness on the iPhone 12 model with a black background.
Fixed an issue where auto-switching AirPods would connect audio to the wrong device
- Problem that automatic switching of AirPods may not be notified or notifications may be duplicated.
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