Apple Seeds has updated the first beta of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 for developers

Apple today unveiled a new version of the upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates for development purposes, with the new beta updates appearing a few days after Apple released the first iOS and iPadOS 14.5 betas. This beta appears to be an update of the first beta rather than a second version.

iOS and iPadOS 14.5 can be downloaded via the Apple Developer Center or on the Internet after the correct profile is installed on an iPhone or iPad.

iOS 14.5 is the biggest update of iOS 14 so far, introducing several key features. First of all, Apple makes it easier to unlock an iPhone by wearing a face mask with a new “Unlock with Apple Watch” feature.

With this opt-in option, you can use an unlocked and verified Apple Watch as a secondary authentication method to unlock a ‌iPhone‌ next to Face ID. With this feature, you no longer need to enter a password or remove your mask to unlock your ‌iPhone‌. You need an ‌iPhone nodig with iOS 14.5 and an Apple Watch to use it, and the Apple Watch cannot authorize Apple Pay purchases, App Store purchases, or third-party apps that use Face ID.

The update also provides worldwide support for 5G in Dual-SIM mode on iPhone 12 models, so if you use multiple lines, both can now be connected at 5G speeds. Previously, Dual-SIM mode was limited to LTE networks.

With watchOS 7.4, iOS and iPadOS 14.5 include AirPlay 2 support for Apple Fitness +, allowing Apple Fitness + subscribers to launch on a ‌iPhone‌ or iPAd and then AirPlay to a compatible smart TV or set-top box. PAirPlay‌ 2 supports audio and video, but does not display on-screen workouts.

PlayStation 5 DualSense and Xbox Series X controllers are supported on the ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌ with iOS 14.5, and the code indicates that Apple will be adding a joint account support to the Apple Card in the near future.

iOS 14.5 is the update where Apple will have to require developers to keep track of its app-transparency rules. From now on, developers will need to ask for and receive your permission to access your random ad identifier and track your activity across different programs and sites.

Apple has made design adjustments with the Apple News and Podcasts apps, plus there are new print and sort options in Memories. There are new settings for emergency alerts, a horizontal loading screen on the ‌iPad‌ and numerous other smaller features set out in our full iOS 14.5 feature guide.