Apple Seeds iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 Golden Master to Developers

[MacRumors]

Following the introduction of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 14.1 golden master betas for developers, with the iOS 14.1 update presumably coming pre-installed on the new iPhones at launch.

The new updates are available for download from Apple's developer portal. Earlier today, these software releases were positioned as new publicly available software updates, but that is not the case. Apple pulled the initial downloads and has re-released them as downloads exclusive to developers.

There's no word yet on what's included in these updates, but we'll update this article as soon as we find out. Apple has also released a tvOS 14.1 golden master for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models.

Update: This article has been updated to clarify that iOS and iPadOS 14.1 that are available to developers in a beta capacity and have not yet been publicly released.

Article Link: Apple Seeds iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 Golden Master to Developers

 

[ipedro]

I’d love to have seen a point update with a solution to face masks.

Apple has a real opportunity to skip Face ID by verifying if the wearer’s Apple Watch is nearby. The Watch is already a secure authenticated device. When you put on the Watch at home, Face ID on your iPhone verifies you and passes on that security to your Watch. As long as you keep the Watch on, it should be able to unlock your iPhone even if you’re wearing a mask.

 

[markfc]

If this doesn’t fix the health app and restore missing workouts and data then I’m done with Apple.

 

[Martyimac]

Not out here in AZ yet

 

[ghostface147]

I’d love to have seen a point update with a solution to face masks.

Apple has a real opportunity to skip Face ID by verifying if the wearer’s Apple Watch is nearby. The Watch is already a secure authenticated device. When you put on the Watch at home, Face ID on your iPhone verifies you and passes on that security to your Watch. As long as you keep the Watch on, it should be able to unlock your iPhone even if you’re wearing a mask.

And for those who don't have a watch, too bad so sad?

 

[az431]

I’d love to have seen a point update with a solution to face masks.

Apple has a real opportunity to skip Face ID by verifying if the wearer’s Apple Watch is nearby. The Watch is already a secure authenticated device. When you put on the Watch at home, Face ID on your iPhone verifies you and passes on that security to your Watch. As long as you keep the Watch on, it should be able to unlock your iPhone even if you’re wearing a mask.

The fact that your phone is "nearby" doesn't necessarily mean that you are the one using the phone.

 

[Phillyphil0302]

Not seeing it here yet, nyc…

 

[C DM]

It would be interesting to see what's new in this one given that not much has been known about it (no betas, etc.).

 

[zjzsliyang]

bay area too.

Not seeing it here yet, nyc…

 

[chrono1081]

I’d love to have seen a point update with a solution to face masks.

Apple has a real opportunity to skip Face ID by verifying if the wearer’s Apple Watch is nearby. The Watch is already a secure authenticated device. When you put on the Watch at home, Face ID on your iPhone verifies you and passes on that security to your Watch. As long as you keep the Watch on, it should be able to unlock your iPhone even if you’re wearing a mask.

Except if someone is nearby wanting to snoop on your phone, they can.

 

[ipedro]

The fact that your phone is "nearby" doesn't necessarily mean that you are the one using the phone.

Apple Watch has the U1 chip. It knows *exactly* where your iPhone is, down to millimetre precision and direction.

 

[DavidLeblond]

I’d love to have seen a point update with a solution to face masks.

Apple has a real opportunity to skip Face ID by verifying if the wearer’s Apple Watch is nearby. The Watch is already a secure authenticated device. When you put on the Watch at home, Face ID on your iPhone verifies you and passes on that security to your Watch. As long as you keep the Watch on, it should be able to unlock your iPhone even if you’re wearing a mask.

If I were to be in charge of iOS development, I would have the user able to allow certain apps to operate while the phone is locked. Namely (and for me, only) my grocery list.

 

[waquzy]

When is Big Sur coming?! Next month?

 

[DinkThifferent]

If this doesn’t fix the health app and restore missing workouts and data then I’m done with Apple.

Please switch to Microsoft then

Or not.......

Microsoft fixes a serious 15-year-old bug
https://money.cnn.com/2015/02/12/technology/security/microsoft-jasbug/index.html

 

[chrfr]

Apple Watch has the U1 chip. It knows *exactly* where your iPhone is, down to millimetre precision and direction.

Only if you have the Apple Watch series 6 and an iPhone 11 or newer.

 

[macman01101]

Glad your not in charge of security

 

[markfc]

Please switch to Microsoft then

Or not.......

Microsoft fixes a serious 15-year-old bug
https://money.cnn.com/2015/02/12/technology/security/microsoft-jasbug/index.html

the **** you talking about?

Show me a Microsoft Phone and Smartwatch

 

[ss2cire]

great, just as i get started downloading iOS 14 (because im being forced to update for my new Series 6 watch), apple releases iOS 14.1

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Please switch to Microsoft then

Or not.......

Microsoft fixes a serious 15-year-old bug
https://money.cnn.com/2015/02/12/technology/security/microsoft-jasbug/index.html

I mean, Apple doesn't even support software for that long. I'm not sure how this supports Apple in anyway.

Meanwhile this bug was reported and fixed within a year, and was never exploited.

 

[dojoman]

I’d love to have seen a point update with a solution to face masks.

Apple has a real opportunity to skip Face ID by verifying if the wearer’s Apple Watch is nearby. The Watch is already a secure authenticated device. When you put on the Watch at home, Face ID on your iPhone verifies you and passes on that security to your Watch. As long as you keep the Watch on, it should be able to unlock your iPhone even if you’re wearing a mask.

Nope that's a security risk. Something like this might work for Samsung phones but not Apple.

 

[ipedro]

And for those who don't have a watch, too bad so sad?

Then you’re exactly where everyone else is now: you have to punch in your PIN. This would just be an added benefit for those with the Watch. Apple already provides this exact solution with Apple Watch + Mac.

Only if you have the Apple Watch series 6 and an iPhone 11 or newer.

So your point is that you need the newer hardware to take advantage of new features? Okay...

 

[God of Biscuits]

Apple has a real opportunity to skip Face ID by verifying if the wearer’s Apple Watch is nearby. The Watch is already a secure authenticated device

This is a VERY BAD IDEA.

Anyone who wanted to gain access to your phone could do so just by having you standing next to your phone. Like the cops. Or a mugger.

 

[bousozoku]

I may finally move from 13.7 in the next week or two when 14.1.1 is out.

 

[hlfway2anywhere]

And for those who don't have a watch, too bad so sad?

Yes. Spend the $199+ on a watch and you get more features. Just like how macOS watch unlock.

 

[nwcs]

Has anyone seen 14.1 available yet?