iOS 15.4

2022 - 3 - 15

Apple iOS 15.4 Release: Should You Upgrade? (Forbes)

Apple iOS 15.4 is the biggest iOS 15 update yet for iPhones and iPads, but it has bugs...

03/22 Final Verdict - one week on iOS 15.4 looks to be a very solid update and it even hides a handy scan text feature which was not included in the official release notes. Storage capacity issues have been consistent throughout iOS 15’s release and Apple needs to fix this now the software is relatively stable after a dumpster fire launch. The headline news in iOS 15.4 adds Apple’s long-awaited Face ID support for users wearing a mask. All-in-all, iOS 15.4 looks like another rock solid release from Apple which has really hit its stride after iOS 15's bug-ridden release. There has been a media report of the release causing excessive battery drain, but upon further investigation I found this to be no more than scaremongering. Note: for those still hesitant to upgrade, bookmark this guide. Unlike Apple’s relatively flawless recent iOS 15 updates, iOS 15.4 is far from bug free. Your device should prompt you to upgrade automatically, but the update can also be manually triggered by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update. If you are running newer beta software (see ‘The Road Ahead’ section at the end), you must unenroll your device before the update will appear. Notably, I’m seeing reports of irregular storage consumption, system instability and irregular internet connectivity. Both Unc0ver and checkra1n have yet to crack iOS 15, so iOS 15.4 is off limits for you. Note: this will be my last jailbreak coverage, until progress is made. Apple has released iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 and they are two of the most anticipated iOS 15 updates so far, packed full of new features (including Face ID Mask Unlock), bug fixes and security updates.

Apple iOS 15.4 loads a bunch of emojis for the times we live in (The Indian Express)

Apple's iOS 15.4 update and it brings a number of new emojis, with some very useful face emojis. The melting face, the face with a peeking eye, ...

Apple has also added support for different skin tones in all the handshake and new hand emojis for better inclusivity. The ‘Face with Open Eyes and Hand Over Mouth’, is also new and supposed to have a more neutral expression compared to the previous design. The update also includes new hand gestures, which includes one emoji where the index finger is pointing at the viewer, like in the iconic Uncle Sam poster. The new ‘Face with Diagonal Mouth’ can also be used to express the same set of feelings. Apple has also added a ‘Dotted Line Face’ emoji which is supposed to be used to represent something invisible. The emoji should be useful when reading some of the unbelievable WhatsApp messages that tend to get forwarded.

Mask unlock is finally live on iPhone as iOS 15.4 arrives (TechCrunch)

Just under a week after Apple's big event, the company dropped the latest version of a trio of operating systems: iOS/iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 are now ...

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iOS 15.4 Features: Everything New in iOS 15.4 (Mac Rumors)

iOS 15.4 Features: Everything New in iOS 15.4 · Emojis · Turn Off Notifications for Personal Automations in Shortcuts · Apple Card Widget · iCloud Keychain Notes · Hiding Password Alerts in iCloud Keychain · 120Hz Animations in Third-Party Apps on iPhone 13 Pro.

At checkout, a merchant is able to prompt a customer to hold their iPhone, Apple Watch, contactless credit or debit card, or other digital wallet close to the merchant's iPhone to complete a payment over NFC. As with Apple Pay, the feature supports rewards cards and refunds. This item is designed to be detected by victims and to enable law enforcement to request identifying information about the owner." Unlike the iPhone unlocking feature that uses an Apple Watch to authenticate when you're wearing a mask, the Face ID with a mask option and can be used to authenticate Apple Pay transactions and third-party app logins. If that's the case, in iOS 15.4, you can dismiss those alerts by tapping on the "x" button next to the alert. Tap to Pay on iPhone is enabled in iOS 15.4, but it does require third-party providers to add support. There's now an Apple Card widget in the Today view, which can be added to the Home screen. Face ID with a mask can be enabled after updating to iOS 15.4, and it is designed to use the area around your eyes for authentication purposes. To initiate an emergency call, press and hold the side and volume buttons until a countdown begins. Stripe has announced that it will be the first payment platform to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone to business customers, including Shopify users. With this option, you can choose not to be notified when a Shortcut activates, something that wasn't possible with earlier versions of iOS 15. With iOS 15.4, there is now an option to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask with no additional hardware like the Apple Watch required. Spring iOS updates often bring new emoji characters, and iOS 15.4 is no exception.

iOS 15.4 is now available, here's why you should update (9to5Mac)

Apple has released iOS 15.4. This system update brings important features such as the ability to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask.

Previously, the company made an effort to make new Siri voices more neutral than females or males. That said, Apple is also adding support for glasses, which will also make it more convenient to unlock your iPhone while on the street. iOS 15.4 is even better for those who love to run personal automation. Luckily, iOS 15.4 brings 123 new characters from which to choose. Here’s everything new with iOS 15.4 that should make you update your iPhone now. This update comes a few weeks after the company introduced iOS 15.3, a small upgrade compared to iOS 15.2, which brought SharePlay compatibility.

iOS 15.4 available to download alongside updates for iPad and ... (The Verge)

iOS 15.4, the latest version of Apple's iPhone operating system, is now available to download. It includes big new features like the ability to use Face ID ...

iOS 15.4 will be available for all iOS 15-compatible devices, which means anything from the iPhone 6S up is covered. Universal Control requires your Mac to be running macOS Monterey 12.3, which was also released Monday, and iPad to be running iPadOS 15.4. There’s also support for a new Tap to Pay feature that lets iPhones accept contactless payments, though third-party providers like Stripe will have to add support to make it useful. iOS 15.4, the latest version of Apple’s iPhone operating system, has been released and should soon be available to download ahead of the Friday release of Apple’s new third-generation iPhone SE and green iPhone 13. We already have a pretty good idea of how Apple’s new mask-friendly Face ID implementation should work after trying it out in beta. The new version of iOS launches alongside iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3, which add support for Apple’s new Universal Control feature.