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The second release candidate version of iOS 14.6 or iPadOS 14.6 is now available to developers.
On May 17, Apple released the first release candidate version of iOS 14.6 and Co. published – now the second one follows. As a reminder: Apple announced at the end of last year that the term “Release Candidate” would replace the previous term “Golden Master”. Apple in the future, we will refer to a beta version that is nearing completion. Among the new features is that iOS 14.6 makes it easier for beta users to install RC versions and skip other available beta updates. AirTags have also been improved and a number of bugs have been fixed. Below you will find the update description in full. (Photo by Runa0410 / Bigstockphoto)
iOS 14.6 update description:
Apple Card family
- The Apple Card can be shared with up to five people, including anyone age 13 or older in your Family Sharing group
- Apple Card Family helps families track spending, manage spending with optional limits and controls, and build credit together
Podcasts
- Support for subscriptions for channels and individual shows
AirTag and Find My
- Lost Mode option to add an email address instead of a phone number for AirTag and Find My network accessories
- AirTag displays the owner's partially masked phone number when tapped with an NFC-enabled device
accessibility
- Voice Control users can unlock their iPhone for the first time after a restart using only their voice
This version also fixes the following issues:
- Unlocking with Apple Watch may not work after locking iPhone with Apple Watch
- Memories can appear as blank lines
- Call blocking extensions may not appear in Settings
- Bluetooth devices could sometimes disconnect or send audio to another device during an active call
- iPhone may experience reduced performance during startup
