Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to Public Beta Testers

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 updates to public beta testers, one day after providing the beta to developers.

Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS and iPadOS‌ 14.4 updates over the air after installing the proper certificate from the Public Beta website on an iOS device.

Paired with the HomePod 14.4 beta that is only available to a limited number of testers, iOS 14.4 adds new HomePod mini functionality that takes advantage of the mini's U1 chip.

There are now visual, audio, and haptic effects when songs are transferred from a HomePod mini to a U1-enabled iPhone 11 or iPhone 12. When an iPhone is near the HomePod mini it begins a soft haptic touch rhythm that gets faster and faster as the ‌iPhone‌ gets closer until the interface to transfer a song between the ‌HomePod mini‌ and the ‌iPhone‌ opens.

This functionality will make handoff quicker and more reliable on a ‌HomePod mini‌ and an iPhone 11 or iPhone 12, all of which are equipped with U1 chips that let the devices better understand where they are in relation to one another.

There were no other new features or changes found in the first developer beta. The update likely focuses on bug fixes, security enhancements, and performance improvements that weren't able to be included in the prior update.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to Public Beta Testers

 

[Kylo83]

Apart from home pod handoff there's nothing new why isn't it a 14.3.1

 

[jaco67fr]

If someone could try if 5G is available with dual SIM ...?

 

[cmChimera]

Apart from home pod handoff there's nothing new why isn't it a 14.3.1

Because of the HomePod handoff....

 

[scouser75]

Guys my phone memory is almost full so can't update this beta ota. Can I update a beta via itunes?

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Let's do it, Apple. Get all the way to 14.9 this year. I believe in you.

 

[chucker23n1]

Because of the HomePod handoff....

Exactly. Even if it's a relatively minor feature, it's a feature nonetheless.

 

[Jxdawg]

If someone could try if 5G is available with dual SIM ...?

Supposedly, that will be a carrier update and not iOS.

 

[Digiacomo]

I also keep waiting for the fix to the lack of 5G on dual SIM situation. They promised "later this year" and the year is almost over, with no signs that the issue is being addressed or a reliable time table. Very frustrating.

 

[jaco67fr]

I also keep waiting for the fix to the lack of 5G on dual SIM situation. They promised "later this year" and the year is almost over, with no signs that the issue is being addressed or a reliable time table. Very frustrating.

It' s a shame to sell this iphone 12 with 5G, dual SIM, that doesn't work. All cheap chinese phones support dual sim and 5G, but not this iphone, can't believe it.

 

[C DM]

I also keep waiting for the fix to the lack of 5G on dual SIM situation. They promised "later this year" and the year is almost over, with no signs that the issue is being addressed or a reliable time table. Very frustrating.

Hard to say if it was really promised as rumors of that mainly came from a slide in an internal Verizon document that someone saw/shared.

Supposedly, that will be a carrier update and not iOS.

That could very well be the case.

 

[PC_tech]

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 updates to public beta testers, one day after providing the beta to developers.

Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS and iPadOS‌ 14.4 updates over the air after installing the proper certificate from the Public Beta website on an iOS device.

Paired with the HomePod 14.4 beta that is only available to a limited number of testers, iOS 14.4 adds new HomePod mini functionality that takes advantage of the mini's U1 chip.

There are now visual, audio, and haptic effects when songs are transferred from a HomePod mini to a U1-enabled iPhone 11 or iPhone 12. When an iPhone is near the HomePod mini it begins a soft haptic touch rhythm that gets faster and faster as the ‌iPhone‌ gets closer until the interface to transfer a song between the ‌HomePod mini‌ and the ‌iPhone‌ opens.

This functionality will make handoff quicker and more reliable on a ‌HomePod mini‌ and an iPhone 11 or iPhone 12, all of which are equipped with U1 chips that let the devices better understand where they are in relation to one another.

There were no other new features or changes found in the first developer beta. The update likely focuses on bug fixes, security enhancements, and performance improvements that weren't able to be included in the prior update.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to Public Beta Testers

I installed the 14.3 update the other day and I’m curious, is anyone else having WiFi drop when phone is locked?

 

[BWhaler]

I really hope 14.4 makes iphone and HomePod mini hand offs flawless and easy.

 

[I7guy]

It' s a shame to sell this iphone 12 with 5G, dual SIM, that doesn't work. All cheap chinese phones support dual sim and 5G, but not this iphone, can't believe it.

The iphone 12 does not have 5G physical dual SIM. And we don't know the underlying issue...it could very well be a carrier issue. At any rate, if this is a showstopper my recommendation is don't buy the phone, buy a cheap phone that supports dual sim and 5G.

 

[C DM]

I installed the 14.3 update the other day and I’m curious, is anyone else having WiFi drop when phone is locked?

Typically the phone will disconnect from WiFi when it is locked and asleep basically (assuming it has a cellular connection).

 

[Matti_]

I also keep waiting for the fix to the lack of 5G on dual SIM situation. They promised "later this year" and the year is almost over, with no signs that the issue is being addressed or a reliable time table. Very frustrating.

Well, two 5G networks means more battery drain too :/

 

[Matti_]

Typically the phone will disconnect from WiFi when it is locked (assuming it has a cellular connection).

Mine keeps connected to the wifi

 

[PC_tech]

Mine keeps connected to the wifi

Exactly, when I open my iPhone I've had to reconnect to my Wi-Fi, never had to to that previously. I installed 14.4 beta today though, came home and it connected right away, I'll see if it does again when I
I get back home.

 

[Matti_]

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 updates to public beta testers, one day after providing the beta to developers.

Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS and iPadOS‌ 14.4 updates over the air after installing the proper certificate from the Public Beta website on an iOS device.

Paired with the HomePod 14.4 beta that is only available to a limited number of testers, iOS 14.4 adds new HomePod mini functionality that takes advantage of the mini's U1 chip.

There are now visual, audio, and haptic effects when songs are transferred from a HomePod mini to a U1-enabled iPhone 11 or iPhone 12. When an iPhone is near the HomePod mini it begins a soft haptic touch rhythm that gets faster and faster as the ‌iPhone‌ gets closer until the interface to transfer a song between the ‌HomePod mini‌ and the ‌iPhone‌ opens.

This functionality will make handoff quicker and more reliable on a ‌HomePod mini‌ and an iPhone 11 or iPhone 12, all of which are equipped with U1 chips that let the devices better understand where they are in relation to one another.

There were no other new features or changes found in the first developer beta. The update likely focuses on bug fixes, security enhancements, and performance improvements that weren't able to be included in the prior update.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to Public Beta Testers

Please Apple, no new features. Fix all the bugs first. It is more important. My iPhone 12 Pro has yellow tint display bug, high battery drain in standby, and losing network connection about 20x a week when i go jogging, driving car or going to work/coming home.

i reported all problems to Apple already and they told me to wait for future updates. But they dont want to change my iPhone 12 Pro for a new model. I still have time to return it. Unsure, if I should

 

[I7guy]

Typically the phone will disconnect from WiFi when it is locked (assuming it has a cellular connection).

Shouldn't disconnect though, if wifi calling is enabled.

 

[C DM]

Exactly, when I open my iPhone I've had to reconnect to my Wi-Fi, never had to to that previously. I installed 14.4 beta today though, came home and it connected right away, I'll see if it does again when I
I get back home.

You shouldn't need to reconnect as it should do that on its own fairly quickly when you wake it if it's not already connected.

 

[jaco67fr]

Well, two 5G networks means more battery drain too :/

OK, but I don't ask to be able to use two 5G connections. We cannot use even one 5G network, if we use dual SIM, not even one network is working 5G, that's the problem !

 

[PC_tech]

You shouldn't need to reconnect as it should do that on its own fairly quickly when you wake it if it's not already connected.

And that's exactly what I was saying, it wasn't doing that. Now with the 14.4 beta, it is.

 

[C DM]

And that's exactly what I was saying, it wasn't doing that. Now with the 14.4 beta, it is.

That's rather odd that it wasn't doing what it normally does for you.

 

[scouser75]

Guys I need some advice please. The last update prior to this one messed up my storage. I went from 7gb remaining to 2gb remaining on my 64gb phone. I now need to free up some space by removing a helluva lot of photos.

If I were to back up my phone and then restore from backup, will I lose my BETA status? Also, when I restore, will this include all my photos? Or can I choose NOT to have my photos when I restore from backup?