HIGHLIGHTS
* iOS 16.4 is now available for iPhone 8 or later.
* The update brings new emojis, voice isolation, and notification for web apps.
* To install the update, users need to head to Settings > General > Software Update.
Apple has rolled out the most-awaited iOS 16.4 update to all eligible iPhones i.e iPhone 8 and later.
This update brings some notable features and improvements such as the eligibility to receive notifications on web apps from Safari and will also include badge count on the home screen.
These notifications are configurable with Focus mode. The update also adds Voice Isolation for cellular calls, the same feature that was previously available on FaceTime.
The iOS 16.4 is one of the last few major upgrades before the iOS 17 arrives at the WWDC 2023 conference, probably in June.
Check out the complete feature list of the iOS 16.4 update.
iOS 16.4 update features
The Voice Isolation feature for cellular calls is claimed to improve ambient noise reduction.
The feature is currently available on FaceTime and other third-party VoIP call apps.
There are a total of 21 new emoji symbols with the new iOS release and these include hand gestures, a pink heart, jellyfish and a Wi-Fi symbol.
Photos app gets the ability to remove duplicate photos and videos across iCloud Share Photo Libraries.
Apple has brought back the page turn animation to the Books app in the iOS 16.4 build.
There’s also built-in support for Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge controller.
The update also brings improvements to crash detection on the iPhone 14 series and VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app.
There’s a new Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or strode effects are detected.
The update fixes an issue where ‘Ask to Buy’ requests from children may fail to appear on the parent’s device.
The update addresses issues where Matter-compatible thermostats could become unresponsive when paired to Apple Home.
How to update your iPhone to the latest software?
For the convenience of iPhone users, we have mentioned the steps via which they can update the latest software:
* Go to the Settings app
* Choose General, and then select Software Update
* If the update is not visible, users can check again in sometime as it should be available for everyone soon
* Once the installation process starts, the device will download the update
* Restart your device to complete the process.
What’s new in iOS 16.4?
* The new update will enable Apple users to automatically dim the video when a flash or light is detected via the Accessibility settings
* The update introduces 21 new emojis, such as animals, hand gestures, and objects, which can be accessed via the emoji keyboard
* With the new update, iPhone users can detect duplicate photos and videos on the iCloud shared photo library
* There is an improvement with voice call quality with Voice Isolation that prioritizes the user’s voice and blocks out external noise
* The update introduces voice-over support for maps via the weather app
* Users can add web app notifications to the home screen for easy access.
* Notifications for web apps added to the Home Screen
* Voice Isolation for cellular calls prioritizes your voice and blocks out ambient noise around you
* Duplicates album in Photos expands support to detect duplicate photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
* VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
Faqs on iOS 16.4
1) What are iOS 16.4’s new additions to iPhone?
Ans) There are 21 new emoji available in the iOS 16.4 update including a pink heart and a shaking face along with a WiFi symbol and various other animals and objects that were approved by the Unicode Consortium last year.
It was confirmed in February that these emoji would be included in the latest iOS update.
Other new emoji additions include ginger, jellyfish, a moose, a goose, maracas, a flute, grey and light blue hearts, and more.
The new iOS update also brings voice isolation to iPhones for making calls that blocks out ambient noise to prioritise users’ voices.
It was already available for FaceTime calls but is now available for regular calls as well. To enable voice isolation for cellular calls, go to Control Center while you’re on a call, click on Mic Mode, and then select Voice Isolation.
In addition, the new update also makes room for web-based push notifications on your iPhone.
iOS developers can now send push notifications to users who’ve pinned a web app to their home screen.
If your favourite service doesn’t have an app for iOS yet, this could come in handy and has been a long time coming!
In addition, the iOS 16.4 update also adds bug fixes regarding duplicated albums in Photos and in iCloud Shared Library, among other things.
2) What are the steps of Updating your iPhone?
Ans) iPhone users can update their device by heading to the Settings app, clicking on General, and then tapping Software Update. If you’re unable to see the update option right now, check back later – Apple is currently rolling out the update globally.
If you’re part of Apple’s developer programme, head over to Beta Updates in the Software Update section in setting to download the latest beta version.
3) What new features are included in the iOS 16.4 update?
Ans) The iOS 16.4 update brings various enhancements, such as additional emojis, voice isolation feature for calls, website push notifications, bug fixes, and other improvements.
4) What indigenous languages does the new update support?
Ans) Chickasaw and Choctaw.
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