Tuesday 26 January was a meddlesome mean solar day for software updates over at Apple with the company update Io 14 on iPhones , as well as the HomePod software and the software on the Apple Watch , Apple TV , and iPad .
We coverWhat ’s in iOS 14.4in - astuteness elsewhere , here we will look at the newfangled feature coming to Apple ’s other appliance .
As for the Mac , we believe that thenext update to Big Sur , macOS 11.2 will be here in a week or so .
HomePod update
Apple has released a raw version of the software package for its smart speakers the HomePod and HomePod miniskirt .
The new feature in the HomePod update are principally purport at users of the mini model . If you have a peregrine telephone set with a U1 bit ( i.e. iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 ) , you get access to unexampled effect when the songs are transferred to the HomePod Mini . In addition , you get suggestion on which Song dynasty you may listen to when you are near the speaker system .
Normally , update to the HomePod and HomePod Mini are installed automatically , but if you require to break which interpretation is running , you’re able to do so via the Home app on your iPhone or iPad . We explainhow to update the HomePod softwareto get new features elsewhere .
Read about the various features proffer by the HomePod inWhat can HomePod do ?
Apple Watch update
Apple also released watchOS 7.3 , the late version of the Apple Watch operating organisation .
The focal point is on bug and protection fixes . A problem with the Control Center is furbish up when Zoom is activated and a new telephone dial with the colour of the Pan - African pin ( dark , red and light-green ) is offered to commemorate Black History Month .
If you want to set up the new software , you may apply the built - in update role or start the Apple Watch app on your iPhone . The update is uncommitted under General > Software update . Note that the battery grade needs to be at least 50 percent for you toinstall the watchOS update .
Read about what ’s in thelatest adaptation of Apple ’s watchOS .
Apple TV update
There is also an update for the 4th and fifth generation Apple TV ( the Apple TV HD and the Apple TV 4 K ) .
The focal point in tvOS 14.4 is on various hemipteron and security system fixes . Exactly which measures have been aim is unfortunately not stated in the keep company certification .
To upgrade your Apple video , go to options > organization > Software Updates > Update Software Using the Remote Control . Note that it may take a while before the initiation is complete .
Read to update an Apple TVand thelatest characteristic for Apple TV .
iPad update
Last but not least , Apple relinquish an update interlingual rendition of iPadOS 14 . iPadOS 14.4 has similar addition to those offer iniOS 14.4 :
To download the late version , go to preferences > General > Software Update and then exploit Download and install . If you want to be on the safe side , ensure you make a backup first . For more selective information readHow to upgrade your iPad softwareandwhat ’s in iPadOS 14 . We also have detail ofwhat ’s coming in iPadOS 14.5 .
