If you follow the Apple software updates, you may have seen that Apple releases beta versions of the upcoming iOS 16.4. While the company adds new features to the beta updates, it is also preparing the stable version of its mobile operating system. According to rumors and beta versions, Apple will release a lot of new features, including new emojis, faster 5G and expansion, and more. Let’s check the expected release date and new features of iOS 16.4…
What to expect in iOS 16.4?
The tech giant has been preparing the stable version of iOS 16.4 for a long time. With the beta versions, we get some details about the upcoming update. One of the new features is the new emojis. Apple adds part of the Unicode Standard for Emoji Update 15.0, which includes a shaking face, a goose, a pink heart, and more. Also, the new emoji feature will be available on the new versions of macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS.
Another most expected feature is the redesigned Apple Books page-turning animation. In the new version of iOS, Apple will add the page-turning animation back to Apple Books. Additionally, the company will bring new Safari and third-party browser features, such as push notifications, Home Screen web apps, and more.
With iOS 16.4, users in select countries will have access to faster 5G, called 5G SA. Apple will make it available in US, Brazil, and Japan. Also, the 5G can be enabled in Macau, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye soon. On the other side, the new update will bring some features to shortcuts, including a new “Set Always-On Display” action, a new “Lock Screen” action, and a new “Set VPN” action.
When will iOS 16.4 be available to everyone?
A week ago, Apple released the latest third version beta of iOS 16.4. When we look at the release date of iOS 15.4, the company released that version on March 14, 2022, after four betas. Now, we need to wait for the final beta version, then the tech giant will release the stable version. According to the expectations, Apple will release iOS 16.4 to the public in the coming weeks.
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