At long last, iOS 14.4 and iPad OS 14.4 have exitedcbeta to reach all iPhone and iPad users. And while there’s a very good security reason for updating as soon as possible — the 14.4 update tackles three security flaws that make your device vulnerable to attack — brings a number of bug fixes and improvements to your iPhone and iPad.
The latest updates for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are available for download right now. Just head to the Settings app on your device, tap General and select Software Update. iOS 14.4 should be right there waiting for you.
When you do download iOS 14.4, you’ll find most of the changes revolve around bug fixes, which include eliminating image artifacts in HDR photos taken with the iPhone 12 Pro as well as a fix for delayed typing and word suggestions not appearing on the keyboard. In addition, the update resolves issues like the Fitness widget not displaying properly, the keyboard not showing up in the correct language when sending messages, and audio stories from News in CarPlay not resuming after being paused.
Apple says it also tackled a problem with Switch Control under the Accessibility umbrella to allow phone calls to be answered from the Lock Screen.
As far as improvements go, iOS 14.4 has added a pop-up alert to notify users if their camera is unable to be verified as a genuine Apple model. This alert can be triggered via the iPhone 12 series, according to Apple, but there’s no word on whether it will also work with earlier generations just yet.
Additionally, the camera can now recognize smaller QR codes (if QR codes are something you use regularly), and iOS users now have the option to classify Bluetooth device types in Settings to ensure the right pair of headphones is being used to receive audio notifications or for streaming tunes.
In addition to these improvements, there’s the aforementioned trio of security bugs iOS 1.4 tackles. There are few details about what these vulnerabilities entail, though Apple has stated new details about the bugs and how hackers were utilizing them will be available soon.
All in all, it looks like iOS 14.4 has come forward with a wide variety of different updates and resolutions this time around, though it’s a bit smaller than most new iOS installments.