This brings the new update to the iPhone
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Apple has announced iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3. The new OS versions will be released tonight and bring some new features with them.
Just over a month after the release of iOS 14.3, Apple is adding another update for its iPhones. With the update to watchOS 7.3, compatible Apple watches get a new Unity watch face; The manufacturer has also announced a “Black Unity Collection” for its Series 6 watch. With the new watch edition, the black history and the black culture should be celebrated and honored, so Apple.
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iOS 14.4: Few new features on board
The new iOS version is not as feature-loaded as iOS 14.3, Apple explicitly names three new features in the changelog: On the one hand, smaller QR codes should now be able to be recognized by the camera than before. On the other hand, a new option to classify the Bluetooth device type in the settings for the correct detection of headphones, it says.
iOS 14.4 brings a manageable number of new functions with it. (Photo: t3n)
In addition, with iOS 14.4, Apple has integrated a warning into its system if the iPhone’s camera is not recognized as an original Apple component. This new warning will appear on the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max if the replacement part cannot be verified. With the iPhone 11, Apple had already installed a warning for displays and batteries in iOS if no original components were used during the repair.
In addition, there is an improved handoff function for devices with Apple’s U1 chip. The new Homepod Mini (test) or the iPhones of generations 11 and 12 benefit from this. With the help of the U1 chip, it is possible to spatially locate other devices with this chip.
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iOS 14.4 with numerous bug fixes
In addition to the new features, the new update also fixes a few bugs, according to Apple. For example, fewer image artifacts should be seen in HDR photos taken with the iPhone 12. Furthermore, the Profitness widget should display updated activity data again. In addition, Apple promises that any delays when entering data using the software keyboard will no longer produce delays. The keyboard should also always display the correct language in messages.
Apple also claims to have fixed errors when switching between the messaging app and driving directions or Siri in Carplay.
The new edition of the Apple Watch Series 6. (Image: Apple)
iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3 will be released later this day, according to Apple. In Germany it should start around 7 p.m. The new edition of the Apple Watch Series 6 will be available from February 1st.
Apple is celebrating Black History Month in February 2021 with a lot of curated content. (Image: Apple)
In addition to the new clock and dial, Apple’s “Black History Month” includes a variety of new and updated collections and exclusive content that specifically focuses on black artists, developers and companies, according to the company. Among other things, the offer includes “curated features in the app store, on Apple Music, in the Apple TV app, in Apple books and Apple podcasts to new travel guides in Apple maps, an Apple Watch Black Unity Collection, Today at Apple Sessions and much more ”.
