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Apple has now released iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4 and macOS 13.3, providing a range of new features and improvements for iPhone, iPad and Co. In this article, we give you an overview of the most important new features.
After a somewhat quick beta phase, new updates have now been released, including iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4 and macOS 13.3. Below is an overview.
New Emoji
- With the update to iOS 16.4, Apple has added 21 new emojis. These include new animals, hand gestures and objects and are now available in the emoji keyboard.
notifications for web apps
- Notifications from web apps can now also be displayed on the home screen. This makes it easier to keep an eye on important information and respond to notifications more quickly.
voice isolation for mobile calls
- For mobile calls, iOS 16.4 now offers voice isolation that blocks out ambient noise and prioritizes the caller's voice. This significantly improves the voice quality during phone calls.
iOS 16.4: Enhanced support for duplicate detection in the photo library
- The Duplicates album in the Photos app has been enhanced to better detect and list duplicate photos and videos in iCloud Photo Library.
VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
- The weather app now also supports VoiceOver to increase accessibility. This means that users with visual impairments can also better use the weather information.
Automatic dimming of videos
- The setting to automatically darken videos when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected also ensures greater accessibility.
iOS 16.4: Fixing Issues
- iOS 16.4 also fixes a number of issues, including a bug with child purchase requests not showing up on the parent's device, and an issue with Matter-compatible thermostats becoming unresponsive when paired with Apple Home.
Optimized accident detection for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models
- Finally, accident detection has been optimized for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. This allows these devices to better detect accidents and provide appropriate emergency call information.
iOS 16.4 Conclusion
With iOS 16.4, Apple has once again released several useful new features and improvements for iPhone and iPad. The new emojis and expanded support for the photo library will surely be welcomed by many users. The accessibility features are also a welcome addition. Regarding watchOS and other features, the main improvements were made to the system and the addition of new emoji. We've listed the update descriptions below. Looking for new accessories? Then check out our Amazon Storefront – there you'll find numerous products from leading providers, including products for HomeKit and other devices! (Photo by DenPhoto / Bigstockphoto)
iOS 16.4 update description
This update includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- 21 new emojis such as animals, hand gestures and objects are now available via the emoji keyboard.
- Notifications from web apps now appear on the home screen.
- Voice isolation for mobile calls highlights your voice and blocks out ambient noise.
- The functionality of the Duplicates album in Photos is expanded to detect duplicate photos and videos even in a shared iCloud Photo Library.
- VoiceOver is supported for maps in the Weather app.
- An accessibility setting allows videos to be automatically dimmed when flashing lights or strobe effects are detected.
- The Visual Lookup feature is now available in Austria and Switzerland.
- Fixes an issue where purchase requests from children may not appear on a guardian's device.
- Corrects issues where Matter-compatible thermostats may become unresponsive after pairing with Apple Home.
- Optimized accident detection on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models.
