Exciting Features in iOS 16.4 You Need to Know About
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Chapter 1: Introduction to iOS 16.4
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 16.4, and it comes packed with a range of exciting new features. If you're wondering what this update has in store for your iPhone, you’re in the right place! Below, I’ll highlight the key enhancements and functionalities included in this update.
Chapter 1.1: New Safari Push Notifications
With iOS 16.4, websites can now send notifications directly to your iPhone. You can enable notifications on a per-page basis. If you add a webpage as a web app, it will operate like a standard app, complete with push notifications.
Chapter 1.2: A Fresh Set of Emojis
iOS 16.4 introduces a delightful array of 21 new emojis, including a shaking head, a pink heart, a donkey, a goose, and many others, adding more expression to your conversations.
Chapter 1.3: Enhanced Calling Features
The update also brings a new calling feature known as "Voice Isolation," which minimizes background noise during calls. This is particularly useful when chatting in noisy environments, ensuring your voice is heard clearly.
Chapter 2: HomeKit and Podcast Enhancements
In this video, explore the new features of iOS 16.4, including updates to HomeKit and the Podcast app.
Chapter 2.1: HomeKit Improvements
iOS 16.4 reinstates the HomeKit update that was withdrawn in iOS 16.2, introducing a new architecture that boosts the app's reliability and performance. This update significantly enhances interaction between various HomeKit devices.
Chapter 2.2: Upgrades to the Podcast App
The Podcast app has also seen improvements, such as a "Channels" feature that organizes podcasts by category. Additionally, it’s now easier to continue listening to podcasts when connected to CarPlay.
Chapter 3: Battery Consumption and Crash Detection
This video discusses the latest updates in iOS 16.4.1, focusing on battery consumption and crash detection improvements.
Chapter 3.1: Always-On Display in Battery Overview
The battery settings now include details about the always-on display's power usage, allowing users to track how much battery percentage each app consumes.
Chapter 3.2: Resolved Crash Detection Issues
Apple has worked on optimizing crash detection, addressing numerous reports of false alarms. Improvements have been integrated since iOS 16.1.2, and this update aims to rectify previous shortcomings.
Chapter 4: Additional Features in iOS 16.4
Several other enhancements have made their way into iOS 16.4, including:
- An updated Apple Music app that allows profile access from more sections.
- Enhanced link previews in Messages for Mastodon.
- Animated page-turn effects in the Books app.
- Expanded duplicate detection for photos and videos in shared iCloud libraries.
- Better visibility for AppleCare policies.
- VoiceOver support in the Weather app.
- New accessibility settings for video content.
- Resolved issues with "Ask to Buy" notifications for parents.
- Fixes for Matter-enabled thermostats.
- Communication security updates that alert parents if their children send or receive explicit images.
With iOS 16.4, Apple continues to enhance user experience, making daily tasks more manageable and enjoyable.