Apple has released iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, the four major update to iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Both deliver several interesting features including the ability to unlock the Face ID on iPhone while wearing a mask for iPhone 12 and newer devices and a new gender-neutral Siri voice option for US users. The new iOS update also brings update to the HomePod software.
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The major highlight of this update is the ability to unlock the iPhone’s Face ID while wearing a face mask. With the ongoing mask mandates around the world due to the Covid 19 pandemic, most iPhone users are required to remove their masks to unlock Face ID on their phone or make payments using Apple Pay. This feature resolves that by authenticating the area of the eyes not covered by the mask. Users with recommended glasses will also enjoy this feature.
iOS 15.4 also introduced the ‘Tap To Pay’ on iPhone feature for US businesses to receive contactless payment. While iPadOS 15.4 (and macOS Monterey 12.3) announces the arrival of the long-awaited Universal Control. The feature allows the owners of iPad and Mac devices (signed into the same iCloud account) to control both devices with a single keyboard and mouse/trackpad.
The rest of the features include 36 new emojis (up to 75 skin tone additions), gender neutral voice for Siri, new homescreen widget for Apple Card, and deeper SharePlay integration. Users can also add notes to password entries in iCloud KeyChain and setup custom email domain in iCloud Mail (requires iCloud+ subscription). There are various other bug fixes and security updates.
To Get the update, Visit Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install
HomePod 15.4
The HomePod Software has been updated to version 15.4. The latest update to the HomePod software also adds support for support for captive Wi-Fi networks and the new gender neutral Siri voice option. The update is normally installed automatically, however, it can also be updated through the Home app on iPhone.