Today Apple released software updates for all of their devices. In addition to the regular bug, performance, and security fixes, these updates include some significant features:
- FaceID works when wearing a mask (iPhone 12 or newer required)
- Universal Control allows you to control multiple iPads and Macs with a single mouse and keyboard and even drag and drop content between devices
- Improved privacy for AirTag
- Spatial Audio for M1 Macs
- Add notes to iCloud Keychain entries
- Apps such as Square can use iPhone to take tap payments without additional hardware
- Additional Siri voice
- Apple TV and HomePod can join captive networks (networks like those at a hotel where you must agree to terms or enter your room number)
- FaceTime SharePlay can be started directly from within supported apps
- Lots of new emoji
To update
- Mac: Click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update. Apple Support Article HT201541
- iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch: Open the Settings app > General > Software Update. Apple Support Article HT204204
- Apple Watch: First update your iPhone, then on your iPhone tap the Watch app > General > Software Update. Apple Support Article HT204641
- Apple TV: Go to the Settings app > System > Software Update. Apple Support Article HT202716
- HomePod: Updates will install automatically. To push the update along faster see the instructions in Apple Support Article HT208247
Further help
If you are an existing customer who needs help with this or if you have other questions, or if you are in San Francisco and interested in becoming a client I invite you to book an appointment with me. Otherwise, you may wish to contact Apple Support or find a local Apple consultant.
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