In its Black History Month announcement this morning, Apple has confirmed that iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3 are going to be released later today.
watchOS 7.3 expands the ECG app on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer to Japan, Mayotte, Thailand, and therefore the Philippines, while iOS 14.4 introduces a notification on iPhone 12 models with non-genuine cameras. Both software updates also add support for a replacement “Unity” watch face supported the Pan-African flag and contain several bug fixes.
iOS 14.4 includes the subsequent improvements for your iPhone:
- Smaller QR codes are often recognized by Camera
- the choice to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for proper identification of headphones for audio notifications
- Notifications for when the camera on your iPhone is unable to be verified as a replacement, genuine Apple camera in iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
This release also fixes the subsequent issues:
- Image artifacts could appear in HDR photos taken with iPhone 12 Pro
- The fitness widget might not display updated Activity data
- Typing could also be delayed and word suggestions might not appear on the keyboard
- The keyboard might not come up within the correct language in Messages
- Audio stories from the News app in CarPlay might not resume after being paused for spoken directions or Siri
- Enabling Switch Control in Accessibility may prevent phone calls from being answered from the Lock Screen
watchOS 7.3 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
- Unity watch face—inspired by the colors of the Pan-African Flag, the shapes change throughout the day as you progress creating a face that’s unique to you
- Time to steer for Apple Fitness+ subscribers—an audio experience within the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk
- ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, and Thailand
- Irregular cardiac rhythm notifications in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand
- Fix for a problem where the center and Notification Center could also be unresponsive when Zoom is enabled
iPadOS 14.4 should be released later today also. Apple typically releases software updates around 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 1 p.m. Eastern Time .
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