Apple today launched the iOS 14.5 which adds more features to the iPhone, including the ability to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, more diverse Siri voices, new privacy controls, skin tone options to better represent couples in emoji, etc. iOS 14.5, said Apple, “builds on the reimagined iPhone experience introduced in iOS 14, & is available today as a free software update.”
Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch
Starting today, customers can use their Apple Watch to securely unlock iPhone when attempting to use Face ID while wearing a face mask. With Apple Watch on the wrist, unlocked, & in close proximity to the iPhone, users can simply glance at their iPhone & they will receive haptic feedback from Apple Watch, indicating their iPhone was unlocked. The new feature works with iPhone X & later, & the Apple Watch Series 3 and later.
Siri Enhancements
With iOS 14.5, Siri no longer has a default voice, allowing users to choose the voice that speaks to them when they first set up their device, & in English, users can now select more diverse voice options. These new Siri voices use Neural Text to Speech technology for an incredibly natural sound.
To know more about the other features of iOS 14.5, click here.
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