Apple's new iOS 14.5 software update to roll out next week

April 21st 2021

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Apple's new iOS 14.5 software update to roll out next week

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Apple revealed that the new iOS 14.5 will start rolling out starting next week. In a press release of Apple’s new AirTag, there was information on the arrival of the new iOS 14.5 update starting next week. No exact date of release was provided by the tech giant but as of the press release, Apple's AirTag only works on devices with iOS 14.5 or more. Making that a base we can expect the iOS 14.5 to start rolling out next week as Apple's AirTag trackers will go on sale starting April 30th.

iOS 14.5 will be a significant software update as it will bring a number of features for all iOS devices. Also, the watchOS 7.4 and macOS 11.3 will launch next week alongside iOS 14.5.

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Previously Apple launched the iOS 14.5 beta back in February of this year. And these are the new features we know till now about the new iOS 14.5 update.

Users can unlock their phone even while wearing a mask.
The update will add support for PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers.
Apple's App Tracking Transparency, which mandates the developers to ask for permission to track users for targeted ads. (example: apps like Facebook now have to ask for your permission to track you for ad targeting)
Ability to change Siri's voice.
New skin tone options for some emojis.
Siri's ability to learn your preferred audio platform for certain activities.
Removal of a filter within the child-safe mode that caught searches for Asians and flagged them as adult content.

All the above-mentioned features were tested by Apple on the beta version of iOS 14.5. Some of the updates may not make it to the official 14.5 updates and we might even get some new features in the official release.

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