What’s new in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5?
Face ID works with masks
Apple Watch wearers will be able to unlock their iPhone by using their Apple Watch allowing them to carry on wearing their face mask.
Tracking controls
Privacy is top of the agenda. Apps will be required to ask permission when it wants to track behaviour.
- iOS App Tracking: How to stop iPhone and iPad apps from sharing what you do
Siri update
Siri is getting a number of new diverse voice options.
Game controller support
Like playing games? Good, iOS 14.5 will support the latest Xbox and Playstation game controllers to let you enjoy Apple Arcade.
Scribble language expansion
iPadOS 14.5 is getting greater language support for Scribble, the feature that turns your hand written notes into text.
Podcast app gets overhaul
New features for podcast listeners including better search, better syncing, and a new show page for improved discovery.
CarPlay and more
There’s lots more coming to iOS14.5 beyond the above features, including new features in CarPlay and 5G global DualSIM support.
New emoji
Apple has added 217 new emoji to iOS 14.5 including a heart on fire, new smiley faces, and even a reworking of the syringe to remove the blood.
When’s it coming out?
Apple iOS 14.5 is out now for all iPhone 6S users and above via the Software update page in Settings.
