Published 17:38 IST, May 5th 2021

iOS 14.5.1 features: Should you update to iOS 14.5.1? Know all details

iOS 14.5.1 has just been released and many people are asking if it needs to be updated to iOS 14.5.1. Check out the iOS 14.5.1 features and more here.

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Apple released iOS 14 last year which saw arrival of much-needed changes in operating system. Since n iOS has been receiving version updates to increase level of accessibility it provides. se version updates also bring more features and tackle issues and bugs that were being faced by previous update. latest version is iOS 14.5.1 and many users want to learn about iOS 14.5.1 features and wher should you update to iOS 14.5.1.

iOS 14.5.1 Features

answer to question should you update to iOS 14.5.1 is yes, user should update to latest iOS version and should do so urgently. new update solves a bug in new App Tracking feature, but most importantly it provides important security updates for device. Check out description for iOS update below:

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This update fixes an issue with App Tracking Transparency where some users who previously disabled Allow Apps to Request to Track in Settings may not receive prompts from apps after re-enabling it. This update also provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.

iOS 14.5.1 Release date

iOS 14.5.1 Release date was 3rd of May 2021. This iOS update was released just a week after iOS 14.5. This update was released urgently as it fixes one of bugs that was being faced by App Tracking feature and also solved a security issue that left user’s device vulnerable to exploits. People should be prompt in updating ir device to latest iOS version.

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iOS 14.5 Features

Many people have been asking question, should you update to iOS 14.5. This question can be answered just by looking at number of changes this update brings. iOS 14.5 is a massive update and stands at 1.27GB. This update will bring a lot of features that were being tested on beta versions of software. Check out all new features ded to iOS 14.5 below:

Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch

  • One of latest improvements that have been ded is keeping pandemic in mind. iOS 14.5 unlock with watch update will allow people to bypass ir Face ID auntication through ir Apple Watch. People have been facing issues unlocking ir iPhones because having masks on all time and removing masks can be a risky move. People can use this feature to unlock ir iPhones without having need of using Face ID or putting in a passcode.

Crowdsourcing for Apple Maps

  • Apple has put in a crowdsourcing feature for Apple Maps application. This feature will help people report accidents, hazards, speed checks, and more. se reports can n be used by or users and will help in keeping ro safety intact.

ETA for Cycling and Walking

  • Anor update for Apple Maps has come in, people can now get an estimated time of arrival by walking or cycling. y can choose ir mode of transport and get ir ETA accordingly through new update.

Airtags support

  • latest hardware that Apple has released is Airtags, and iPhone models have received support for se Airtags through latest iOS 14.5 update.

5G Support

  • re have been a number of upgres to support arrival of 5G, first would be that Apple ded 5G dual sim support. Apple also ded support for T-Mobile 5G standalone network. 5G data usage improvements is also one of upgres in this software update.

iOS 14.5 Emojis

  • new update brings a whole collection of new emojis for users to try out. se iOS 14.5 emojis include heart on fire, mending heart, exhaling face, face with spiral eyes, face in clouds, syringe, gender choices, and more.

App Tracking

  • Apple has me privacy of users one of ir main priorities and keeping that in mind y have me changes to app tracking features. y have ded transparency to tracking and will now involve a lot of popups to stop applications from tracking certain information.

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17:38 IST, May 5th 2021