iOS 14.5 to release this month: Learn about the 5 best features coming onboard

next iOS 14 update i.e. iOS 14.5 is in talks of rolling out soon. upcoming update is said to be biggest in order and will offer a number of alluring features. Currently, update is still in its beta-testing stage and is likely to release soon. Here's everything you need to know about latest iOS 14.5 update and what it brings to table.

iOS 14.5 Release Date and Features

Previously, in one of ir support pages, Apple explained in length  iOS 14.5 features and announced tentative release date. "iOS 14.5, coming later this spring, includes an update where battery health reporting system will recalibrate maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max to dress inaccurate estimates of battery health reporting for some users."

Although page only hinted at battery recalibration as one of iOS 14.5 features, Apple chief Tim Cook in his recent interview with Kara Swisher podcast Sway hinted at many more features that will be making a debut this month. Among  new ditions to iOS 14.5 beta 6, following are best features that need special mention.

App Tracking Transparency

Amidst debates about cybersecurity and user data, Apple has developed a feature right in time that lets its users know what app or website wants to track m. ditionally, this feature will ask user for ir permission and only n redirect m to website/app. This feature me an uproar on social media, earning criticism from likes of companies like Facebook that are practically under critic's eye each time for testing limits of user privacy. Defending this decision, Tim Cook said that feature won't cause any hindrance to tech companies as digital vertising was previously possible even without tracking people. 

Battery Recalibration

After facing several issues related to battery consumption on older models of  iPhone, Apple has finally come up with a commendable solution. latest feature of Battery Recalibration will display health status of battery of an iPhone device. ditionally, feature will recalibrate maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability on smartphone. Users will be able to re and access this information by going under Settings > Battery > Battery Health.

New voices for Siri

With iOS 14.5 update, Apple users can customise ir digital assistant Siri with new ditions in its voices. y can now not only pick between male and female voices but also enjoy a variety of options for it. digital assistant will also be able to better understand and coordinate with apps in smartphone. This feature will also encourage a much better music-listening journey for ir users.

Enable iPhone unlock with Apple Watch

Gone are days when face recognition was new cool. During tiring times of pandemic and new normal way of living life with masks, this feature is of no use and has in fact been brought up as criticism on various occasions. As a result, Apple has been actively developing a solution for it. With latest update, Apple users will be able to unlock ir iPhones with Apple watch inste.

Dual SIM for 5G

Apple has finally heard plight of users and is in talks about supporting dual SIM 5G for next update. This will obviously be incorporated in next model when enabling dual SIM will physically be possible. Besides this, Apple is also planning to d support for a PlayStation 5 DualSense or Xbox Series X/S controller.

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