Apple released iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, tvOS 14.6, and macOS 11.4 to the public., which is now available for download on all supported iPhones. We are facing the penultimate major version of iOS 14 before the presentation of iOS 15, which we will see in the next WWDC 2021. This version incorporates some new features of great interest, which we will detail below.
What’s New in iOS 14.6: Changes to Search and Podcasts
With the arrival of iOS 14.6, Apple took the opportunity to add certain functions and correct problems with the operating system of the iPhone. Specific, there is an important part of improvements
With iOS 14.6, Apple added a change to provide a contact method in the event of loss of an object compatible with this network. When we mark it as lost, before we could only leave a phone number for whoever finds it to contact its owner. Now Apple is adding the ability to enter an email address
When it comes to podcasts, Apple has brought back several features that it removed with iOS 14.5. After complaints from some users about the confusing new interface, it looks like the company took note and decided to make changes in the app. Thus, we see the return of the buttons to mark all episodes as read as well as an option to delete all downloads.
Llega Apple Music Hi-Fi
With iOS 14.6 will arrive two eagerly awaited new features. A few days ago, we saw how Apple announced the arrival of two formats for Apple Music: lossless audio and spatial audio. Both formats will need this update and the corresponding update in each operating system to be able to take advantage of it.
Lossless audio represents the arrival of lossless on Apple platforms. A high quality format that respects the original. However, it cannot be used over Bluetooth connections, so AirPods, Beats, and other headphones that use this connection will be left out. Both HomePods will be able to enjoy Apple Music losslessly.
In terms of spatial sound, users will be able to enjoy surround sound on their favorite songs. Here we’ll see support for Apple and third-party headphones. Hi-fi and spatial sound depend on your screen throughout the Apple Music catalog, which starts from over 20 million songs ready.
For the two Apple Music upgrades, we won’t have to pay anything. They are included in the standard subscription, the student one and the family subscription.