Apple Releases iOS 14.5 Beta with New Features and Improvements

On Monday, Apple released iOS 14.5 beta to developers, bringing with it a handful of new and noteworthy features that are sure to excite users. In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of the major changes and updates included in the latest iteration of the iOS operating system.

Allowing Apple Watch to Unlock iPhone while Wearing a Mask

One of the biggest features in iOS 14.5 beta is the ability for Apple Watch users to unlock their iPhones while wearing a mask. This new update allows your phone to do a partial scan of your face, followed by a final step on your watch to authenticate and unlock your device. To learn more about how this feature works, be sure to check out our previous video on the topic.

Support for 5G in Dual SIM Mode on iPhone 12 Models

iOS 14.5 also introduces support for 5G in dual SIM mode on iPhone 12 models. This feature allows for two lines of service on a single iPhone, which is particularly useful when traveling or keeping work and personal numbers separate. Before this update, users were limited to LTE in all countries except for China. With the new 14.5 update, users can now take advantage of both 4G and 5G networks on their iPhone.

Support for T-Mobile's Stand-Alone 5G Network

In addition to the dual SIM mode feature, iOS 14.5 also enables support for T-Mobile's stand-alone 5G network. This will give users a direct connection to the 5G network without relying on an LTE network, providing better range and lower latency in certain situations.

AirPlay 2 Support for Apple Fitness+

iOS 14.5 also introduces AirPlay 2 support for Apple Fitness+, allowing users to stream their workouts on any AirPlay 2 compatible device, such as a smart TV or set-top box. This is great news for fitness enthusiasts who want to take their workouts to the next level.

Connecting New PlayStation and Xbox Controllers

For gamers, iOS 14.5 brings the ability to connect new PlayStation and Xbox controllers to your iPhone or iPad. The process is similar to previous generation controllers, with users simply placing them in Bluetooth pairing mode and then searching for them in the settings app.

Sharing Apple Cart Account with Family Members

If you're an Apple Cart account holder, you'll be pleased to know that iOS 14.5 includes a feature that allows you to share your account with family members. This means that you can set spending limits for each member of your household, making it easier to manage shared expenses.

App Tracking Transparency

Another significant update in iOS 14.5 is the introduction of App Tracking Transparency (ATT). As announced by Apple, developers will now need to ask for and receive a user's permission to access their random advertising identifier, which is used to track activity across other apps and websites. This change aims to provide users with greater control over their personal data.

Minor Design Changes in Podcasts App

The Podcasts app has also received some minor design changes in iOS 14.5, including more prominent listings for podcasts under shows, easier access to episode descriptions and resume buttons, and a new search tab that allows users to browse different categories of podcasts with ease.

Reminders Now Allow Sorting and Printing Lists

For those who rely on Reminders, iOS 14.5 includes some welcome changes. Users can now sort lists by due date, creation date, priority, or title, making it easier to manage their reminders. Additionally, there's a new option to print a list of reminders at any time.

New Search Tab and Redesigned News+ Section in Apple News

Finally, iOS 14.5 includes some minor updates to the Apple News app, including a new search tab that makes it easier to find articles by keyword or topic, as well as a redesigned News+ section with improved readability and navigation.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enon monday apple released ios 14.5 beta to developers and it comes with a handful of new and noteworthy features and so in this video we're going to go over everything that you need to know about ios 14.5 beta starting with the biggest feature which is allowing your apple watch to unlock your iphone while wearing a mask now i did a full video on this feature yesterday so you can check that out by clicking the card in the upper right corner but to sum it all up this new update will allow apple watch users to unlock their iphones while wearing a mask your phone will do a partial scan of your face and then resort to your watch as the final step of authentication in order to unlock your phone again be sure to click that card in the upper right corner to check out more details on how that feature works next up in ios 14.5 is support for 5g in dual sim mode on iphone 12 models the dual sim feature on iphone 12 allows for two lines of service on a single iphone which is useful when you're traveling or keeping your work and personal numbers separate now before users were limited to lte in all countries except for china but this new update allows users to get 5g on both lines speaking of 5g ios 14.5 also introduces support for t-mobile's stand-alone 5g network which will give a direct connection to a 5g network without the help from an lte network which could provide users with better range for 5g and lower latency in certain situations 14.5 also enables airplay 2 support for apple fitness plus so you'll be able to airplay workouts on any airplay 2 compatible device like a smart tv or another set-top box although you'll be able to see the workouts displayed on a bigger screen which is great for when you're doing these workouts you will unfortunately won't be able to see your apple watch metrics the workout time remaining calories etc if you have a new playstation 5 or xbox series s or x controller you can now connect those to your iphone or ipad running 14.5 the process is similar to that of previous generation controllers you just place them in bluetooth pairing mode and then go into the settings app and look for them in the bluetooth settings menu on your device if you have the burning desire to share your apple cart account with someone else in your family it appears as though code inside of this update indicates that this feature might be coming soon don't worry account holders will be able to set spending limits for each member of their family another big feature is app tracking transparency in which developers will need to ask for and receive a user's permission in order to access their random advertising identifier which is what's used to track your activity across other apps and websites now companies like facebook have been making a huge think about this back when apple announced that this was going to happen a little while ago we've actually already seen companies start to implement this so think of the 14.5 update as more of a deadline for all of the other apps to comply with apple's rules and you'll see a pop-up that lets you agree to either disable ad tracking or allow it and lastly in some quick little changes the podcasts app received some minor design changes like podcasts under shows are more prominently listed with an episode description and easier access to a resume button and the search tab allows for you to browse through different categories of podcasts making it easier to find new podcasts that you might want to listen to reminders now has an option to sort lists by due date creation date priority or title and there's also an option to print a reminders list which is a feature that users have wanted for quite some time and finally apple news has a new search tab and there's also a redesigned for you section inside of the news plus section too and that's all of the changes or at least all of the major changes that we found in ios 14.5 beta of course i would love to hear your thoughts on all of these changes and everything else that we've talked about in the comments down below this has been dan with mac rumors thanks so much for watching and i hope to see you around in the next videoon monday apple released ios 14.5 beta to developers and it comes with a handful of new and noteworthy features and so in this video we're going to go over everything that you need to know about ios 14.5 beta starting with the biggest feature which is allowing your apple watch to unlock your iphone while wearing a mask now i did a full video on this feature yesterday so you can check that out by clicking the card in the upper right corner but to sum it all up this new update will allow apple watch users to unlock their iphones while wearing a mask your phone will do a partial scan of your face and then resort to your watch as the final step of authentication in order to unlock your phone again be sure to click that card in the upper right corner to check out more details on how that feature works next up in ios 14.5 is support for 5g in dual sim mode on iphone 12 models the dual sim feature on iphone 12 allows for two lines of service on a single iphone which is useful when you're traveling or keeping your work and personal numbers separate now before users were limited to lte in all countries except for china but this new update allows users to get 5g on both lines speaking of 5g ios 14.5 also introduces support for t-mobile's stand-alone 5g network which will give a direct connection to a 5g network without the help from an lte network which could provide users with better range for 5g and lower latency in certain situations 14.5 also enables airplay 2 support for apple fitness plus so you'll be able to airplay workouts on any airplay 2 compatible device like a smart tv or another set-top box although you'll be able to see the workouts displayed on a bigger screen which is great for when you're doing these workouts you will unfortunately won't be able to see your apple watch metrics the workout time remaining calories etc if you have a new playstation 5 or xbox series s or x controller you can now connect those to your iphone or ipad running 14.5 the process is similar to that of previous generation controllers you just place them in bluetooth pairing mode and then go into the settings app and look for them in the bluetooth settings menu on your device if you have the burning desire to share your apple cart account with someone else in your family it appears as though code inside of this update indicates that this feature might be coming soon don't worry account holders will be able to set spending limits for each member of their family another big feature is app tracking transparency in which developers will need to ask for and receive a user's permission in order to access their random advertising identifier which is what's used to track your activity across other apps and websites now companies like facebook have been making a huge think about this back when apple announced that this was going to happen a little while ago we've actually already seen companies start to implement this so think of the 14.5 update as more of a deadline for all of the other apps to comply with apple's rules and you'll see a pop-up that lets you agree to either disable ad tracking or allow it and lastly in some quick little changes the podcasts app received some minor design changes like podcasts under shows are more prominently listed with an episode description and easier access to a resume button and the search tab allows for you to browse through different categories of podcasts making it easier to find new podcasts that you might want to listen to reminders now has an option to sort lists by due date creation date priority or title and there's also an option to print a reminders list which is a feature that users have wanted for quite some time and finally apple news has a new search tab and there's also a redesigned for you section inside of the news plus section too and that's all of the changes or at least all of the major changes that we found in ios 14.5 beta of course i would love to hear your thoughts on all of these changes and everything else that we've talked about in the comments down below this has been dan with mac rumors thanks so much for watching and i hope to see you around in the next video\n"