Apple released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to the general public later today after conducting beta testing with developers and public beta users earlier. The update brings changes to the Camera app, bug fixes for delaying keyboard input, and more. It also includes support for the new Apple Watch Unity watch faces.
Apple announced this morning in a press release setting out new initiatives for Black History Month. We expect the update to be released around 13:00 ET / 10:00 PT. Apple will also release watchOS 7.3 today.
iOS 14.4 features
Apple says that iOS 14.4 includes support for recognizing smaller QR codes in the Camera app, as well as the option to classify Bluetooth device types in Settings. The update especially adds new notifications when your iPhone cannot verify that you are using a ‘genuine Apple camera’.
iOS 14.4 also includes a handful of bug fixes related to HDR photography, the Messages app and more. There is a solution to the keyboard delay, which is an issue that has plagued many iPhone users since iOS 14 was first released.
iOS 14.4 includes the following enhancements for your iPhone:
- Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera
- Option to classify the type of Bluetooth device in Settings for the correct identification of headphones for audio notifications
- Notifications when the camera on your iPhone cannot 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 iPhone 12 Pro
- The fitness tool may not display up-to-date 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
- Enabling switch control in accessibility can prevent phone calls from being answered from the lock screen
iOS 14.4 is available later today via an updated update in the Settings app. Simply open the Settings app, select General, and then select Software Update. As usual, if the update is not downloaded immediately, you should check it, as it sometimes takes a while to introduce to all users.
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