343iBot Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Apple's latest round of device updates brings support for the latest console controllers to iOS and tvOS. The iOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5 updates apply to Apple's iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV, and they each add support for both the PS5 DualSense and the Xbox Series X|S controller, among other new features. The feature, which lists both Series X|S and DualSense wireless controller support, can be found under the Gaming section in the changelog (via WCCF Tech). The same update number is used for the latest tvOS firmware, which will update any Apple TV devices that you have. The controller support on tvOS isn't too surprising, as we've heard reports that Apple is phasing out its TV remote's ability to double as a game controller. Instead, newer versions of the remote will prompt you to connect a supported wireless controller like those from PlayStation or Xbox, or to use an older Apple TV remote. Other new features of the iOS update includes the ability to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch even if wearing a face mask, support for the new AirTag dongles, more robust privacy settings that will allow you to control which apps can track you across other apps, and other quality-of-life features. The tvOS update features a new color balance tool that uses your phone to calibrate its settings. Apple recently issued a big update to Apple Arcade, adding loads of games including new releases and a selection of classics. If you're looking for the right controller to use to play games on your iOS or tvOS device, check out our selections for the best mobile controllers. Apple iOS Update 14.5 Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch Ability to unlock your iPhone X and later with Apple Watch Series 3 and later when you attempt to use Face ID while wearing a face mask AirTag and Find My Support for AirTag to keep track of and find your important items like your keys, wallet, backpack and more, privately and securely in the Find My app Precision Finding uses visual, audible, and haptic feedback to guide you directly to your nearby AirTag using Ultra Wideband provided by the U1 chip on iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 models AirTag can be located by playing a sound via the built-in speaker The Find My network with hundreds of millions of devices can help you find your AirTag, even when it isn't nearby Lost Mode notifies you when your AirTag is found, and you can enter a phone number where you can be contacted Emoji Support for separate skin tones for each individual in all variations of the couple kissing emoji and couple with heart emoji New face emojis, heart emojis, woman with a beard emoji Siri Siri now includes more diverse voice options Incoming calls can be announced with Siri, including who is calling, when you're wearing your AirPods or compatible Beats headphones, and you can answer hands-free Group FaceTime calls are supported by asking Siri to FaceTime a list of contacts or a group name from Messages Emergency contacts can be called by asking Siri Privacy App Tracking Transparency lets you control which apps are allowed to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites for ads or sharing with data brokers Apple Music Share your favorite lyrics using Messages, Facebook, and Instagram Stories, and subscribers can play the snippet in Messages without leaving the conversation City charts showcase what's popular in over 100 cities from all over the world Podcasts Podcasts Show Pages are redesigned to make it easier to start listening Option to save and download episodes, automatically adding them to your Library for quick access Download behavior and notification settings can be customized on a show-by-show basis Top Charts and popular categories in Search help you discover new shows 5G improvements Dual SIM support enables 5G connectivity on the line that's using cellular data on iPhone 12 models Smart Data Mode improvements further optimize your experience on 5G networks for better battery life and data usage on iPhone 12 models 5G international roaming enabled on supported carriers on iPhone 12 models News Redesigned News+ tab enables Apple News+ subscribers to quickly find, download, and manage magazine and newspaper issues All-new Search experience that helps you find relevant topics, channels, and stories Maps Accidents, hazards, or speed checks along your route can be reported by telling Siri on your iPhone or on CarPlay Estimated time of arrival (ETA) can be shared when cycling or walking, in addition to driving, by asking Siri or tapping on the route card at the bottom of the screen, then tapping Share ETA Reminders Ability to sort reminders by Title, Priority, Due Date, or Creation date Option to print your reminder lists Translate Translation playback speed can be adjusted by long pressing the play button Gaming Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller or Sony PS5 DualSense™ Wireless Controller support Fitness+ Ability to stream audio and video content from Apple Fitness+ workouts to AirPlay 2-enabled TVs and devices CarPlay ETA in Apple Maps can be easily shared while driving with new Siri or keyboard controls in CarPlay This release also fixes the following issues: Messages at the bottom of the thread may be hidden by the keyboard under certain circumstances Deleted messages may still appear in Spotlight search Messages may persistently fail to send texts in some threads Mail would not load new emails for some users until restarting the device Call blocking and identification section may not appear in Phone settings iCloud Tabs may not appear in Safari iCloud Keychain could be prevented from turning off Reminders created via Siri may be unintentionally set for early morning hours Battery health reporting system will recalibrate maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability on iPhone 11 models to address inaccurate estimates of battery health reporting for some users (https://support.apple.com/HT212247) Optimization to reduce the appearance of a dim glow that may appear at reduced brightness levels with black backgrounds on iPhone 12 models AirPods audio routing to incorrect device for Automatic Switching AirPods Automatic Switching notifications might be missing or duplicated View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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