IOS 14.5 beta 4 is being released to registered developers and public beta users today, two weeks after the release of iOS 14.5 beta 3. iOS 14.5 brings a variety of new features, including the ability to unlock your iPhone using Apple Watch and beta four further refines these new features.
IOS 14.5 beta 4 is available to developers and public beta users through an over-the-air update in the Settings app. As usual, if the update does not appear immediately for download, keep checking, as it sometimes takes a few minutes to distribute to all registered developers. The build number for today’s update is 18E5178a.
Perhaps most notably, iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 include a major shift in the integration between the iPhone and the Apple Watch. For the first time, you can now use Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone when wearing a face mask. Find out more about this in our practice here.
Other new features in iOS 14.5:
- New “Items” tab in Find My app to track AirTags and other third-party accessories
- The iOS 14.5 code suggests support for Apple Card Family Sharing, but it is unclear whether this feature will succeed in the final version.
- Horizontal boot screen on iPad
- Updates to the music app, including swipe gestures, a lyrics sharing feature and more
- AirPlay 2 Support for Fitness + Workouts
- Waze-like features on Apple Maps
- PS5 / Xbox Series X controller support
Other new Apple releases today:
- tvOS 14.5 beta 4 – 18L5186a
- watchOS 7.4 beta 4 – 18T5183b
- HomePod 14.5 beta 4 – 18L5186a
- iPadOS 14.5 beta 4 – 18E5178a
- macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 4 – 20E5210c
If you notice any changes to iOS 14.5 beta 4, or Apple’s other new betas today, let us know in the comments below or at Twitter @ 9to5Mac. Stay tuned for our practical coverage with new releases right here at 9to5Mac today.
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