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Apple Releases System Updates, Including iOS 14.6
Time for a system upgrade across all your Apple devices
By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 24, 2021 Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple released system updates across its devices on Monday, including iOS 14.6. Apple users can now upgrade to iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5, and tvOS 14.6. For iOS 14.6, one of the most notable updates is Apple Card Family support, which allows users to share their Apple Card with other family members, according to 9to5Mac. Additional new features include support for the Podcasts app, the ability to unlock your phone using Voice Control, and some minor improvements to Apple AirTags. Jeremy Moeller / Contributor AirTags and Find My both now get a lost mode option, so you can add an email address in addition to your phone number for both accessories. AirTags also now will show the partial phone number of the owner when tapped with a capable device. iOS 14.6 also addressed some bugs that some users were experiencing, such as reminders appearing as blank lines on your smartphone’s screen, call blocking not appearing in the phone Settings, reduced performance during startup, and more. The macOS Big Sur 11.4 update allows for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio capabilities launching to Apple Music next month. macOS Big Sur 11.4 also fixes some issues, such as bookmarks in Safari getting reordered and certain websites not displaying correctly after your Mac wakes from sleep. Apple Watch users can upgrade to the watchOS 7.5 update for Apple Card Family support, subscription Podcast content, and new Pride faces to match Apple’s 2021 Pride bands. DeFodi Images / Contributor Finally, the tvOS 14.6 provides bug fixes and improvements, as well as support for upcoming spatial and lossless audio formats. Apple’s most recent significant update was iOS 14.5 last month. That update included many upgrades, including new Siri voices, the ability to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch, and a new App Tracking Transparency feature. That feature has been applauded by security experts, since it allows users to turn off/on the ability for apps to track in the background. According to a recent study from Flurry Analytics, 95% of iPhone users have turned on the new App Tracking Transparency feature since it was released in iOS 14.5. Apple iOS 15 is set to debut during Apple’s WWDC 2021 event June 7-11. While nothing is confirmed, rumors about what users can expect in iOS 15 include making widgets interactive, upgrades to notifications, an updated lock screen, and more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is macOS? How to Use App Tracking Transparency on iPhone iOS 16: News, Price, Release Date, and Features The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 iOS 15: Release Date, Features, and Supported Devices 10 Ways to Speed Up a Phone That's Running Too Slowly How to Use Siri on iPhone 12 How to Update Your MacBook Pro How to Limit Ad Tracking on iPhone and iPad How to Update Your MacBook Air Laptop How to Fix the Most Common macOS 11 Big Sur Issues How to Update a Mac Everything You Need to Know About Apple Music How to Fix Load Content Error in iOS 15 What Is WatchOS? How to Unlock an iPhone With an Apple Watch Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies