iOS 15.4 is out of beta and is available for all models iPhones compatible with iOS 15. From the almost complete iPhone SE (1 gender), iPhone 6s and up to iPhone 13 Pro Max.
As we had used Apple for several years, the spring iOS x.4 update brings changes and new features, and iOS 15.4 is no exception.
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iOS 15.4 – News and features
Face ID with a sanitary protection mask
Apple add a new mode to the iPhone biometric authentication. When we wear sanitary protection mask, Face ID it becomes a bit useless and it is quite inefficient when we are in a store and want to make a payment through Apple Pay. It would involve using Face ID to select the card we want to do payment at POS.
"Face ID with a Mask"A closer facial scan of the area around the eyes, which requires a closer analysis of this area of the face. Probably for this reason Apple limited this feature to new iPhone models only.
Unfortunately, assuming closer scanning of limited areas of the face, the iOS 15.4 feature, “Face ID with a Mask" is only available on iPhone models 12 or newer. iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pros, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Being a partial scan of the area around the eyes, it is not necessary to clean the mask when setting a new one Face ID.
Owners Apple Watch I can still use the smartwatch as an alternative to iPhone unlock when Face ID cannot be used due to the sanitary protection mask.
A new set of Emoji on iPhone and iPad
In this iOS 15.4 update, a set of 37 new emojis and 75 skin tones were introduced. Skin tones. In total, 112 new emojis.
The new set of emoji includes a heart made with palms and fingers, an emoji that looks through the fingers, with hands on face, bitten lips, dotted face, military salute, low beating and soap bubbles.
Custom Email Domain in iCloud
We have talked before about this feature, since it was in beta development. iCloud Custom Email Domain, through which users can host their own internet domain for email.
In iOS 15.4, support was added to create hosting for the domain directly from the settings iCloud Email.
Custom Email Domain is only available to subscribers iCloud+ and up to 5 custom domain names can be set. Most likely in my case, due to the maximum subscription I have at iCloud.
Family members in the group "Family Sharing"Can use domain names added in iCloud Custom Email Domain to create your own custom email addresses.
iCloud Keychain Notes and Hide Security Recommendations
An important update also received the electronic password wallet, Keychain (Passwords). An option for notes has been added to each saved password (a very useful function for searching as well) and the possibility to hide notifications for alerts regarding security recommendations. When we have a too weak password for an online account or we use a common password that can be easily guessed.
Apple Card Widget
It is currently available in a very limited number of countries, but who has it Apple Card in Wallet, can now add on Home Screen new widget Apple Card.
Tap To Pay on iPhone
"Tap to Pay" is a solution that addresses itself business customers. Through "Tap to Play", the iPhone can be used as a terminal for contactless payments.
Apple has already offered the API for this technology that uses NFC, and Shopify Point of Sale seems to be the first solution developed for iOS.
Specifically, the seller in a store can collect a contactless payment with his or her card Apple Pay, directly with an iPhone that has the store's sales application.
Other features of iOS 15.4
- Possibility to select the camera in the Magnifier application. Front camera or main camera.
- New voices for Siri
- Automation Shortcuts for Personal Automations.
- Performance improvements, bug fixes from the previous version and fixing possible security breaches.
iOS 15.4 is available for all iPhone owners worldwide. The update can be done if you have a Wi-Fi connection to download the update and at least 50% battery charge level.
