Wednesday, October 30

iOS 15.4 is now available: new emojis, Face ID with a mask and more news

La nueva versión de iOS ya puede ser descargada en los equipos compatibles
The new version of iOS can now be downloaded on compatible devices

Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images

The new iOS 15.4 is officially here. The latest version of Apple’s operating system was officially launched on the market and can now be downloaded on the Cupertino-based brand’s equipment.

The launch, which has been carried out in conjunction with the iPad OS 15.4, brings interesting news for all Apple fans. Among them, some that had already been seen in the beta stand out, such as unlocking with Face ID while wearing a mask , as well as include the covid vaccination certificate in the wallet that comes integrated with the phone.

However, for many the most important addition in this new update is the “Universal Control ”, which allows users to control multiple iPads and iMacs with a single keyboard and mouse without any prior configuration, which is a first for the brand.

Among users there was a lot of expectation about the possible arrival of this feature since previously it had already been observed in previous preliminary versions. However, this function was removed without any official mention by the developers once they officially released the stable version of the operating system.

Other functionality that had also been seen previously is unlocking through Face ID with a mask, something that was impossible until now and that, taking into account the covid pandemic, was necessary.

It should be noted that this function, like other security features, must be previously configured before it can be used.

According to Apple developers this evolution of the facial recognition system is possible thanks to two aspects . The first of them is a new algorithm that is capable of scanning and recognizing with greater precision the features of the eye area

of the users. This is because it is the only area of ​​the face that remains visible while wearing a mask.

The other element that makes this function possible are the cameras with TrueDepth technology, present from the iPhone 12 .

The update also brings a new package over 40 new emojis with which to liven up the chats. These, as on previous occasions, are committed to issues such as racial and gender inclusion.

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