New updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV are coming soon, and Apple has announced that future versions of the company’s operating systems – iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS 11.3, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.5 – will be available next week.
There is no information on the exact release date of each of these software updates, but some information is known about them thanks to beta tests.
With iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, iPhone users will be able to unlock their phones using a paired Apple Watch. Another major feature is the do-not-track, which will force applications to ask users for information on whether they want to be tracked.
In addition, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS 11.3, watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 will have a redesigned Apple Podcasts app, as well as an updated Reminders app with minor modifications.
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Support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S / X controllers is also coming for new software versions. Apple pointed out that the games will be even more immersive on the new iPad Pro tablet with the M1 chip, with support for next-generation controllers.
Additionally, over 200 new emoticons and emoticon search functions arrive on iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS 11.3. Apple Fitness + will support AirPlay 2 on iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 versions. There’s also support for five new languages alongside Apple Pencil Scribble on iPad OS 14.5.
With tvOS 14.5, Apple TV users will be able to calibrate the color balance on their TV displays, thanks to a new feature called Adjust Color Balance.
