Apple has released iOS 15.4.1, a bug-fix update that resolves iPhone battery drain while addressing issues with some Braille and MFi hearing devices.
iOS 15.4.1 addresses iPhone battery drain (and iPad, too)
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iOS 15.4 is now available with easier Face ID unlocking, Universal Control and more
Apple has released iOS 15.4 for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as iPadOS 15.4 for iPads, bringing new features such as unlocking your iPhone with a mask on.
Apple stops product sales from its online store in Russia [Update: Apple confirms, plus more]
In light of actions taken against Ukraine by Russia, many companies and agencies all across the globe are reacting. That includes now a direct response by Apple, who has decided to stop sales in the country from its online storefront.
How to preview the new LGBTQ+ Siri voice on your iPhone before iOS 15.4 goes live
You can now preview Apple's new less-gendered Siri voice in iOS 14.5 that isn't explicitly male or female on your iPhone before the software update goes live.
The official Apple Support app will now give you price estimates for common repairs
The official Apple Support app has been updated with the ability to get price estimates for common repairs such as fixing cracked iPhone screens or replacing batteries.
Apple confirms iOS 15.2 squished a previously unknown bug causing iPhone to upload Siri voice recordings even if you opted out
iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 have resolved a previously unknown privacy issue with Siri voice recordings being uploaded to Apple's servers even when you opted out.
How to preserve and play the original Wordle game forever
With the power of Apple's Shortcuts app, you can create a simple workflow script that will enable you to preserve the original game and play Wordle forever in offline mode.
iOS 15.4 lets iPhone apps offer ProMotion 120Hz refresh rates for all animations
Apple with iOS 15.4 has reportedly fixed a Core Animation bug that has resulted in a sub-par ProMotion experience. Now all third-party apps automatically use smooth 120Hz animations on iPhones that feature support for ProMotion display technology.
iOS 15.4 beta includes support for receiving notifications from web apps on iPhone and iPad
Apple's iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 updates, currently in beta, apparently feature support for receiving web notifications in the Notification Center on your iPhone and iPad.
Unlisted apps are coming to App Store
Developers can now publish unlisted iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps on the App Store that don't appear in search results and are only discoverable through direct links.
You need to have an iPhone 12 or newer to use Face ID with a mask
A new feature in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 for using Face ID while wearing a mask requires at least the iPhone 12: it won't work on the iPhone 11 and the iPhone X or older.
Tip: Edit an alarm on your iPhone without hitting an Edit button first
Think twice before concluding there's nothing new to learn about editing iPhone alarms. If you have iOS 15.0 or later on your iPhone, use this handy tip to quickly edit an alarm.