Apple has finally started rolling out iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 , which have been in testing for a long time . Apple started testing the highly anticipated update in January. Since then, many iPhone and iPad users have been looking forward to trying the new features.
New features coming with iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4
Apple rolled out the iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 updates. The size of the update may vary from device to device, but it can be said to be an average of 1.21 GB . New features include being able to unlock your device while wearing a mask and perform all Face ID transactions, such as verifying payments. So you won't need an Apple Watch to download your mask or unlock your phone without entering your passcode. To use this feature after installing iOS 15.4, you need to manually enable it by selecting Face ID and Passcode from the Settings app .
The new update brings a host of new features such as 37 new emojis , a new voice option for Siri, 120Hz ProMotion support for third-party apps for iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max , universal control. Universal Control lets you control multiple Macs and iPads with a single keyboard and trackpad or mouse.
Apple added 120 Hz refresh rate support to iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max models . However, 120 Hz ProMotion was not available in third-party applications installed on the phone. Apple called this a Core Animation bug . Thanks to the new iOS version, 120Hz ProMotion can now be used in third-party applications as well.
You can download the iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 update to your device by following the steps below:
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Go to Settings > General and tap Software Update.
- You can download the new version to your device by tapping Download and Install.