Apple plans to release iOS 14.5 later today, according to outlets such as the New York Times and the UK Financial Times. The software update has been in beta testing since February 1 and comes with a long list of new features, including the ability to unlock an iPhone with Face ID while wearing a skin using an Apple Watch.
iOS 14.5 also introduces support for 5G in Dual-SIM mode on iPhone 12 models, new Waze-like features in Apple Maps, AirPlay 2 streaming for Apple Fitness + workouts, new emoji, new voices Siri, PlayStation 5 support, and Xbox Series X game controllers, a redesigned Apple Podcasts app, a battery status fix for iPhone 11 models and more.
Starting with iOS 14.5, Apple will also enforce Application Tracking Transparency, which will require apps to be granted user permission to track their activity on other apps and websites for specific advertising purposes.
Apple previously confirmed that iOS 14.5, iPad 14.5, and tvOS 14.5 would be released this week. Software updates are likely to be released around 10 am PST as usual (see our list of other time zones). We can probably expect macOS 11.3 to be released this week as well, given that the Release Candidate version launched last week.
Via: Macrumors
