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Apple Releases Software Updates for Multiple Devices
Apple has recently rolled out significant software updates for a range of its devices, including macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1. These updates bring various enhancements, features, bug fixes, and security patches to improve overall user experience.
visionOS 1.1 Enhancements
The latest visionOS 1.1 update addresses several key areas of Apple’s newest operating system. Noteworthy modifications include improvements to Personas, the 3D avatars used during video chats with the Vision Pro headset. Enhancements to “hair and makeup appearance,” “neck and mouth representation,” and “rendering of the eyes” have been implemented to enhance the user experience. while the core uncanniness remains noticeable, the update marks progress over the initial 1.0 release. It’s important to note that the Persona feature is still classified as beta.
In addition, the virtual keyboard’s appearance and functionality have been refined, Mac connectivity for the Virtual Display feature has been enhanced, and several mobile device management features have been added for IT administrators.
macOS Sonoma 14.4 and Apple Watch Updates
macOS Sonoma 14.4 introduces new Unicode 15.1 emojis and adds podcast transcriptions to the Apple Music app. The update also potentially includes the ability to utilize multiple external displays for the $1,599 M3 MacBook Pro, a feature aligned with the new M3 MacBook Airs announcement.
For Apple Watch users, watchOS 10.4 resolves an irritating bug that caused the screen to display touch input when not in contact. Dubbed a “ghost touch” or “phantom touch” bug, this issue has been eradicated since installing the watchOS 10.4 betas.
HomePod OS and tvOS Updates
With the release of version 17.4 of the HomePod operating system, users can now set their preferred music service, allowing Siri to automatically play music from the selected service. The recent tvOS 17.4 update, however, does not notably feature any specific enhancements or bug fixes.
These updates follow the recent releases of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, which introduced minor changes for users in the European Union. For EU residents, Apple’s compliance with new regulations requires support for third-party app stores, alternate browser engines, and sideloaded apps, subject to Apple’s terms and limitations.
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