iOS 14.4 Update: New Features, Changes, Bug Fixes, and Everything You Need to Know!

Apple has released its latest version for the iPhone and iPad operating system, the iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4, bringing new features and changes from the previous versions and provides a fix for its known issues. The new operating system version has spent several weeks in the hands of Beta Developers that have tested and made their applications fit for the new OS.

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The most valuable technology company, Apple, is now making its latest software update for iPhones and iPads have now been released for public use, offering new features and fixes for several elements in its systems. The iOS 14 has continuously been updating and developing since its release in September 2020, bringing a new breed of iPhone interface.

Apple has also released the new operating system for its Apple Watch today, with the watchOS 7.3 joining the update list and bringing its awaited feature of "Apple Watch Unity" that promotes various cultures to its users.

iOS 14.4 New Features

Apple Watch and iPhone
Apple

According to Apple's recent press release, Apple Watch Unity and other features in its technology's interface would commemorate Black Heritage Month this February, bringing it to different interfaces of its devices. Here, the Cupertino giant also mentioned the new software updates for the iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 that would come to the public.

Apple has focused its update on the Camera which would now feature a capability of scanning smaller QR codes to get its link and launch its reading via the device's web browser, Safari. Additionally, Apple is updating its Bluetooth settings to portray and classify Bluetooth device types to correctly discern and identify different audio notifications.

iPhone 12's lineup would also have a featured update for its Camera that cannot be verified as a "genuine" or legitimate iPhone camera bug. Moreover, HDR photos taken with the iPhone 12 Pro lineup would now feature image artifacts.

Other Apple Fixes in New iOS Version:

  • Delayed or Laggy Keyboard Input Fix; Wrong Language in Messages
  • Fitness Widget's More Accurate Activity Data
  • Autoplay for Audio Stories from News via Siri and CarPlay
  • Switch Control in Accessibility Can Prevent Phone Calls from Being Answered in Lock Screen

iPadOS 14.4 New Features

Apple iPad Pro
Apple via YouTube Screenshot

According to 9 to 5 Mac, the iPadOS 14.4 shares almost the similar update features that are present in the iOS 14.4, having similar fixes for the latest version of its operating systems.

  • iPad Camera to Detect and Read smaller QR Codes, and launch Safari with its readings
  • Bluetooth device classification in Settings to determine adequate identification for audio device's audio notification
  • Delayed or Laggy Keyboard Input Fix; Wrong Language in Messages

Apple's iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3 are all available for download via wireless update in the settings of the smart device. Head to Settings > General > Software Update.

For the Apple Watch, go to the Watch App's settings and go to its software update page.

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Written by Isaiah Alonzo

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