 iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS 12 — 2021 Updates

[AudioHTIT]

Sept 26, 2021 15:15:44 GMT -5 405x5 said:

Sept 26, 2021 7:34:25 GMT -5 405x5 said:

Today I’ll have my first run in the Apple Car Play Murano with 15. The OSD has been improving with each upgrade. (SE2020)

The OSD improvement translates well to the in dash display…more fluid. Today’s destination took priority over testing experimentation but weeks end I’ll have more to share. Most of the time, I stick with Nissan Navigation and keep the phone free for all the other driving distractions LOL

I used it briefly last week, but now need to pair my new 13 to CarPlay.

[creimes]

Sept 26, 2021 17:47:21 GMT -5 AudioHTIT said:

Sept 26, 2021 13:28:23 GMT -5 creimes said:

I don't use any widgets but should I not upgrade, was there major visual changes that suck haha.

If you don’t use widgets then I’d probably upgrade, if you do, and are picky about your home page, think twice. I’m not going back, but I’m complaining.
😤🤬😡

Here’s a somewhat annoying YouTube video about the issue, some users do go back to iPadOS 14.

I have an ipad 6th gen and an Air gen 4 so I will try on the older ipad first as it's currently a spare

[405x5]

This morning I thought senility was setting in, when I went to make some changes in my alarms with iOS 15. In this world they don’t revert very often but they did take a step back with the alarms to the old “wheel” settings. Anyway what I did realize is that the latest version is a mixture of the Old/new, where if you tap the hour the keypad shows up and you can make changes as you did in 14 or lose the keypad and just go back to the old setup. The hack Makes the latest version just fine indeed

[AudioHTIT]

iOS & iPadOS 15.0.1 — a bug fix and security update is out, here are the details:

iOS 15.0.1 includes bug fixes for your iPhone including an issue where some users could not unlock iPhone 13 models with Apple Watch.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

This update includes bug fixes for your iPhone.
* Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch may not work on iPhone 13 models
* Settings app may incorrectly display an alert that storage is full
* Audio meditations could unexpectedly start a workout on Apple Watch for some Fitness+ subscribers

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

iPadOS 15.01

This update includes bug fixes for your iPad.
* Settings app may incorrectly display an alert that storage is full
* Audio meditations could unexpectedly start a workout on Apple Watch for some Fitness+ subscribers

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

Edit: There is also a macOS 11.6 update to fix a problem backing up iPhones to Macs.

[AudioHTIT]

iOS & iPadOS 15.02, watchOS 8.0.1 are out:

iOS 15.0.2 includes bug fixes and important security updates for your iPhone.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

This update includes bug fixes for your iPhone:
* Photos saved to your library from Messages could be deleted after removing the associated thread or message
* iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe may not connect to Find My
* AirTag might not appear in the Find My Items tab
* CarPlay may fail to open audio apps or disconnect during playback
* Device restore or update may fail when using Finder or iTunes for iPhone 13 models

watchOS 8.0.1
This update includes improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch.

* Software update progress may not be displayed accurately for some Apple Watch Series 3 users
* Accessibility settings may not have been available for some Apple Watch Series 3 users

[LCSeminole]

iOS15.1/iPadOS15.1/tvOS15.1 are/have been available for a day or two now. I've also finally got around to setting up my AirTags that I bought a few weeks ago at one of the Apple Stores in Orlando, FL. I quite like these AirTags, and very useful in finding my car key fob when I misplace it wherever I may be.

[AudioHTIT]

Oct 26, 2021 21:24:48 GMT -5 LCSeminole said:

I've also finally got around to setting up my AirTags that I bought a few weeks ago at one of the Apple Stores in Orlando, FL. I quite like these AirTags, and very useful in finding my car key fob when I misplace it wherever I may be.

I like the AirTags too, I’ve been using two since they came out (keys / wallet), and got two more for my birthday, I may try them on my skis, though I need one on my pass too. I’ve totally switched from Tiles.

[AudioHTIT]

iOS 15.1 adds SharePlay, an entirely new way to have shared experiences with family and friends in FaceTime. This release also adds the ability to capture ProRes video using iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, as well as verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards in Apple Wallet, and includes other features and bug fixes for your iPhone.

SharePlay
* SharePlay is a new way to share synchronized experiences in FaceTime with content from the Apple TV app, Apple Music, Fitness+, and other supported App Store apps
* Shared controls give everyone the ability to pause, play, rewind or fast forward
* Smart volume automatically lowers the audio of a movie, TV show or song when your friends speak
* Apple TV supports the option to watch the shared video on your big screen while you continue the FaceTime call on iPhone
* Screen sharing lets everyone on a FaceTime call look at photos, browse the web, or help each other out

Camera
* ProRes video capture using iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
* Setting to turn off automatic camera switching when taking macro photos and videos on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple Wallet
* COVID-19 vaccination card support allows you to add and present verifiable vaccination information from Apple Wallet

Translate
* Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) support in the Translate app and for system-wide translation

Home
* New automation triggers based on the current reading of a HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality, or light level sensor

Shortcuts
* New pre-built actions let you overlay text on images or gifs, plus a new collection of games lets you pass the time with Siri

This release also fixes the following issues:
* Photos app may incorrectly report storage is full when importing photos and videos
* Weather app may not show current temperature for My Location, and may display colors of animated backgrounds incorrectly
* Audio playing from an app may pause when locking the screen
* Wallet may unexpectedly quit when using VoiceOver with multiple passes
* Available Wi-Fi networks may not be detected
* Battery algorithms updated on iPhone 12 models to better estimate battery capacity over time

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

iPadOS 15.1 adds SharePlay, an entirely new way to have experiences with family and friends in FaceTime. This release also adds Live Text support to the Camera app, and includes other features, and bug fixes for your iPad.

SharePlay
* SharePlay is a new way to share synchronized experiences in FaceTime with content from the Apple TV app, Apple Music, Fitness+, and other supported App Store apps
* Shared controls give everyone the ability to pause, play, rewind or fast forward
* Smart volume automatically lowers the audio of a movie, TV show or song when your friends speak
* Apple TV supports the option to watch the shared video on your big screen while you continue the FaceTime call on iPad
* Screen sharing lets everyone on a FaceTime call look at photos, browse the web, or help each other out

Live Text
* Camera app Live Text support recognizes text, phone numbers, addresses, and more so you can take action on them (iPad with A12 Bionic and later)
* Keyboard support lets you insert text directly from the Camera into any text field (iPad with A12 Bionic and later)

Translate
* Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) support in the Translate app and system-wide translation

Home
* New automation triggers based on the current reading of a HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality, or light level sensor

Shortcuts
* New pre-built actions let you overlay text on images or gifs, plus a new collection of games lets you pass the time with Siri

This release also fixes the following issues:
* Photos app may incorrectly report storage is full when importing photos and videos
* Audio playing from an app may pause when locking the screen
* Available Wi-Fi networks may not be detected

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

[AudioHTIT]

macOS Monterey (12.0) has been released, lots of new features you can read about here:

www.apple.com/macos/monterey/

Here are the Macs that can run Monterey:

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I’ve downloaded it (a bit over 12GB), but am going to do a clean install instead of an upgrade, so probably can’t report for a day or two.

[novisnick]

Reporting on my Apple Air 2 original, it has slowed to a crawl since installing 15 OS. Sad that the party is over! 😢 I have enjoyed the size and light weight of it for a relatively long time. Grams make a difference when you have medical problems. It’s now obvious that Ineed to replace it but I’d love a similar size and weight, suggestions would be appreciated.

[AudioHTIT]

Oct 28, 2021 11:16:28 GMT -5 novisnick said:

Reporting on my Apple Air 2 original, it has slowed to a crawl since installing 15 OS. Sad that the party is over! 😢 I have enjoyed the size and light weight of it for a relatively long time. Grams make a difference when you have medical problems. It’s now obvious that Ineed to replace it but I’d love a similar size and weight, suggestions would be appreciated.

Various Thoughts:
* I've never tried to go backwards, but do you have a backup of the iPad running iPadOS 14 you could revert to?
* I looked up that your model was 444 Grams, 6.6" W x 9.24 H x 0.24 D -- It was released just over 7 years ago, about $500
* The current iPad Air is: 458 Grams, 7.02" W x 9.74" H x 0.24" D -- about 0.03 % Heavier & 0.05% Larger -- Released just over a year ago, about $600

I'd expect the current iPad Air will be updated in 2022, that means one purchased today could be replaced relatively soon, but also that deals might start to appear in the next 6 months (MacRumors Buyers Guide = Neutral).

Another option would be the newest iPad, just released last month, about $330. Here's a link to it's info
www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/

[novisnick]

Oct 28, 2021 14:17:17 GMT -5 AudioHTIT said:

Oct 28, 2021 11:16:28 GMT -5 novisnick said:

Reporting on my Apple Air 2 original, it has slowed to a crawl since installing 15 OS. Sad that the party is over! 😢 I have enjoyed the size and light weight of it for a relatively long time. Grams make a difference when you have medical problems. It’s now obvious that Ineed to replace it but I’d love a similar size and weight, suggestions would be appreciated.

Various Thoughts:
* I've never tried to go backwards, but do you have a backup of the iPad running iPadOS 14 you could revert to?
* I looked up that your model was 444 Grams, 6.6" W x 9.24 H x 0.24 D -- It was released just over 7 years ago, about $500
* The current iPad Air is: 458 Grams, 7.02" W x 9.74" H x 0.24" D -- about 0.03 % Heavier & 0.05% Larger -- Released just over a year ago, about $600

I'd expect the current iPad Air will be updated in 2022, that means one purchased today could be replaced relatively soon, but also that deals might start to appear in the next 6 months (MacRumors Buyers Guide = Neutral).

Another option would be the newest iPad, just released last month, about $330. Here's a link to it's info
www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/

Thanks for your suggestions and information. Greatly appreciated!

[AudioHTIT]

Found a cool feature in the Picture App in iOS / iPadOS 15. I’d previously found that while you’re viewing a photo if you swipe up, you will get a box with detailed information — location, date, fstop (and other lens / exposure info), file type, etc. This info has always been part of the photo, but now with 15 it’s easier to view (see 1st photo). Today though, while looking at a picture I’d just taken of a tree on our driveway, I noticed a ‘leaf’ icon on the tree itself. When I clicked on the leaf it identified the tree! 😮 Too cool! 😎 (see 2nd photo)





It is indeed a Chinese Pistache …

[LCSeminole]

tvOS 15.1.1 has been available for about 5 days now, without any release notes that I can find, so probably very minor bug fixes.

appleinsider.com/articles/21/11/01/apple-releases-tvos-1511-to-the-public

[AudioHTIT]

Nov 6, 2021 8:19:52 GMT -5 LCSeminole said:

tvOS 15.1.1 has been available for about 5 days now, without any release notes that I can find, so probably very minor bug fixes.

appleinsider.com/articles/21/11/01/apple-releases-tvos-1511-to-the-public

I saw someone post this note, but there might be more.

“15.1.1 fixed a problem I was having with audio sync on BT headphones.”

[AudioHTIT]

Small update for iOS — iOS 15.1.1 improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.

[LCSeminole]

Nov 18, 2021 5:38:57 GMT -5 AudioHTIT said:

Small update for iOS — iOS 15.1.1 improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.

Thanks for the heads up.

[AudioHTIT]

Nov 18, 2021 16:31:56 GMT -5 LCSeminole said:

Nov 18, 2021 5:38:57 GMT -5 AudioHTIT said:

Small update for iOS — iOS 15.1.1 improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.

Thanks for the heads up.

Especially important if our 12 and 13 were talking, we’d just keep dropping each other 🙂

[AudioHTIT]

iOS, iPadOS, & tvOS 15.2 have been released and are available for download, release notes below, watchOS 8.3 and macOS 12.1 are now also available (HomePods get a 15.2 update as well).

iOS 15.2 adds Apple Music Voice Plan, a new subscription tier that provides access to music using Siri. This update also includes the App Privacy Report, new safety features for children and parents in Messages, and other features and bug fixes for your iPhone.

Apple Music Voice Plan
* Apple Music Voice Plan is a new subscription tier that gives you access to all songs, playlists, and stations in Apple Music using Siri
* Just Ask Siri suggests music based on your listening history and likes or dislikes
* Play it Again lets you access a list of your recently played music

Privacy
* App Privacy Report in Settings lets you see how often apps have accessed your location, photos, camera, microphone, contacts and more during the last seven days, as well as their network activity

Messages
* Communication safety setting gives parents the ability to enable warnings for children when they receive or send photos that contain nudity
* Safety warnings contain helpful resources for children when they receive photos that contain nudity

Siri and Search
* Expanded guidance in Siri, Spotlight and Safari Search to help children and parents stay safe online and get help with unsafe situations

Apple ID
* Digital Legacy allows you to designate people as Legacy Contacts so they can access your iCloud account and personal information in the event of your death

Camera
* Macro photo control for switching to the Ultra Wide lens to capture macro photos and videos can be enabled in Settings on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

TV app
* Store tab lets you browse, buy, and rent movies and TV Shows all in one place

CarPlay
* Enhanced city map in Apple Maps with road details like turn lanes, medians, bike lanes, and pedestrian crosswalks for supported cities

This release also includes the following enhancements for your iPhone:
* Hide My Email is available in the Mail app for iCloud+ subscribers to create unique, random email addresses
* Find My can locate iPhone for up to five hours when in Power Reserve
* Stocks allows you to view the currency for a ticker and see year-to-date performance when viewing charts
* Reminders and Notes now allow you to delete or rename tags

This release also includes bug fixes for your iPhone:
* Siri may not respond while VoiceOver is running and iPhone is locked
* ProRAW photos may appear overexposed when viewing in third-party photo editing apps
* HomeKit scenes that include a garage door may not run from CarPlay when your iPhone is locked
* CarPlay may not update Now Playing information for certain apps
* Video streaming apps may not load content on iPhone 13 models
* Calendar events may appear on the wrong day for Microsoft Exchange users

iPadOS 15.2 adds Apple Music Voice Plan, a new subscription tier that provides access to music using Siri. This update also includes the App Privacy Report, new safety features for children and parents in Messages, and other features and bug fixes for your iPad.

Apple Music Voice Plan
* Apple Music Voice Plan is a new subscription tier that gives you access to all songs, playlists, and stations in Apple Music using Siri
* Just Ask Siri suggests music based on your listening history and likes or dislikes
* Play it Again lets you access a list of your recently played music

Privacy
* App Privacy Report in Settings lets you see how often apps have accessed your location, photos, camera, microphone, contacts and more during the last seven days, as well as their network activity

Messages
* Communication safety setting gives parents the ability to enable warnings for children when they receive or send photos that contain nudity
* Safety warnings contain helpful resources for children when they receive photos that contain nudity

Siri and Search
* Expanded guidance in Siri, Spotlight and Safari Search to help children and parents stay safe online and get help with unsafe situations

Apple ID
* Digital Legacy allows you to designate people as Legacy Contacts so they can access your iCloud account and personal information in the event of your death

TV app
* Store tab lets you browse, buy, and rent movies and TV Shows all in one place

This release also includes the following enhancements for your iPad:
* Notes setting to access Quick Note with a swipe from the lower left or lower right corner of the screen
* Hide My Email is available in the Mail app for iCloud+ subscribers to create unique, random email addresses
* Reminders and Notes now allow you to delete or rename tags

This release also includes bug fixes for your iPad:
* Siri may not respond while VoiceOver is running and iPad is locked
* ProRAW photos may appear overexposed when viewing in third-party photo editing apps
* Calendar events may appear on the wrong day for Microsoft Exchange users

watchOS 8.3 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:

* Apple Music Voice Plan gives you access to all songs, playlists, and stations in Apple Music using Siri
* Support for App Privacy Report to record data and sensor access
* Fixes an issue where notifications may interrupt Mindfulness sessions unexpectedly for some users

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: support.apple.com/HT201222

[LCSeminole]

iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 now available.

iOS 15.2.1 contains bug fixes for your iPhone including:

* Messages may not load photos sent using an iCloud Link
* Third-party CarPlay apps may not respond to input