Apple releases iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3 later today

In its Black History Month announcement this morning, Apple confirmed that iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3 will be released later today.

watchOS 7.3 expands the ECG app on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer to Japan, Mayotte, Thailand and the Philippines, while iOS 14.4 launches a notification on iPhone 12 models with non-genuine cameras. Both software updates also support a new “Unity” clock based on the Pan-African flag and contain several bug fixes.

iOS 14.4 Candidate Notes:

iOS 14.4 includes the following enhancements for your ‌iPhone‌:
– Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera
– Option to classify the Bluetooth device type in Settings for the correct identification of headphones for audio notifications
– Notifications for when the camera on your ‌iPhone‌ can not be confirmed as a new, genuine Apple camera in ‌iPhone 12‌, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

This version also has the following issues:
– Image artifacts may appear on HDR photos taken with PiPhone 12 Pro‌
– The fitness widget cannot display updated activity data
– Typing may be delayed and word suggestions may not appear on the keyboard
– The keyboard may not appear in the correct language in Messages
– Audio stories from the News app in CarPlay may not resume after being interrupted for spoken directions or Siri
– If you enable switch control in accessibility, you can prevent calls from being answered from the lock screen

watchOS 7.3 Release candidate notes:

watchOS 7.3 includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes including:
– Unit watch – inspired by the colors of the Pan-African Flag, the shapes change during the day as you move and create a face that is unique to you
– Time to walk for Apple Fitness + subscribers – a sound experience in the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk
– ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines and Thailand
– Irregular heartbeat notifications in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand
– Resolves an issue where the Control Center and the Notification Center do not respond when Zoom is enabled

iPadOS 14.4 should also be released later today. Apple usually releases software updates at 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 13:00 Eastern Time.