The American tech group released software updates for new and old hardware on Monday evening.
In iOS 16.4 or iPadOS 16.4, In addition to security improvements, a host of new features and functions have been added, including a revised podcast app and 21 new emojis. In addition, the new HomeKit architecture that was released with iOS 16.2 but was subsequently withdrawn is making its way back. In addition, websites saved on the home screen can now also send push notifications to the devices.
According to Apple, it has also improved automatic accident detection on iPhone 14 models. And the update to the iPad operating system should make using the Apple Pencil 2 with current models more enjoyable.
Update closes security gaps on older devices
There are no new features for the aging Apple mobile devices, but there are important improvements: the security updates iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, also released Monday evening, close dangerous vulnerabilities. They are available for:
- iPhone 6S (launched 2015),
- iPhone 7,
- iPhone SE (1st generation),
- iPad Air 2 (launched 2014,
- iPad Mini (4th generation) and
- iPod Touch (7th generation).
Sources
- support.apple.com: Security updates from Apple
- thehackernews.com: Apple issues urgent security update for older iOS and iPadOS models
- techcrunch.com: Apple discusses iPadOS 16.4’s new Pencil hover features
- blog.emojipedia.org: iOS 16.4 Emoji Change Log
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