iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4 Released Ahead of WWDC 2022 5i4k6x

Apple has released iOS 15.5 as its latest software release for iPhone s — just weeks before kicking off WWDC 2022 where iOS 16 is expected to debut. The iOS 15.5 update brings new experiences to Apple Wallet and Podcasts. It also carries a list of security fixes and could help the Cupertino company to address regulatory pressure over in-app purchases. Alongside iOS 15.5, Apple has brought iPadOS 15.5 for eligible iPad s. The tech giant has also released macOS Monterey 12.4 that helps fix the poor webcam quality of the Studio Display monitor.

What's new in iOS 15.5 2a5r5p

The official iPhone SE (2022) to unexpectedly shutdown in some cases.

Apart from these minor changes, the iOS 15.5 release carries a number of security fixes that you can read in detail from Apple's page.

The iOS update also expands Apple's Communication Safety in Apple has mentioned the addition in the iOS 15.5 release notes available to its s in these ed countries, as reported by The Apple Post.

Using Communication Safety, parents and guardians can restrict access of their children to nude content that might appear in the Messages app.

"If Messages detects that a child receives or is attempting to send this type of photo, Messages blurs the photo before it's viewed on your child's device and provides guidance and age-appropriate resources to help them make a safe choice, including ing someone they trust if they choose," Apple said while explaining the feature on a page.

The feature can be enabled through the Screen Time settings.

In addition to Communication Safety, iOS 15.5 was seen in its beta version carrying references to enable for apps with "external purchases". This may eventually allow developers to redirect s to make a purchase for subscription using third-party purchasing systems.

Apple has been facing regulatory pressure over allowing external purchasing systems for apps to reduce its dominance and allow developers to take subscriptions and enable in-app purchases, without paying a 30 percent commission to the company.

While a lot of it is yet to be available to s as well as developers, the latest iOS release seems to have some groundwork in place to enable the new purchasing mechanism.

What's new in iPadOS 15.5 5w6m5i

Similar to iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5 carries the new Apple Podcasts app that includes the setting to limit episodes stored on your iPad and automatically delete existing ones. There are also security fixes patching some of the known vulnerabilities.

What's new in macOS Monterey 12.4 5z3a6b

Apple has Studio Display monitor by including improved noise reduction, contrast, and framing.

The macOS Monterey 12.4 release also includes the Apple Podcasts app with the setting to limit episodes stored on your Mac and automatically delete older ones. Furthermore, there are security fixes that Apple has detailed on a dedicated page.

Apple has notably released its new software versions a few weeks before its on June 6.

How to iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5 4m1i1p

You can iOS 15.5 or iPadOS 15.5 on your device by going to Settings > General > Software Update. The updates are available for all the devices that are running on a recent iPadOS 15 release.

How to macOS Monterey 12.4 3q2416

The macOS Monterey 12.4 update is available to all eligible MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro. You can manually check for the update by going to System Preferences > Software Update after clicking on the Apple menu icon from the top-left corner of your computer's screen. You can also alternatively get the update by visiting the About This Mac setting from the Apple menu.

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