iOS 15.4 - 19E241 has been released. Check out What is new from here. This new iOS and iPadOS version are available only for compatible devices. iOS 15 first came out in September 2021 and this new update is the fourth major update since the iOS and iPadOS 15 releases.
All those with compatible devices will be able to install this update by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
iOS 15.4 update introduces support for Emoji 14, adding 37 emoji and 75 skin tone additions for a total of 112 new characters as well as the option to unlock your iDevice while wearing a face mask. Meaning you can now use Face ID while wearing a mask.
Supported devices
- iPad Mini 5 (WiFi)
- iPad Mini 5 (Cellular)
- iPad Air 3 (WiFi)
- iPad Air 3 (Cellular)
- iPad 8 (WiFi)
- iPad 8 (Cellular)
- iPad 9 (WiFi)
- iPad 9 (Cellular)
- iPad Air 4 (WiFi)
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation)
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad Air 4 (Cellular)
- iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation)
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation)
- iPad Mini 6 (WiFi)
- iPad Mini 6 (Cellular)
- iPad Mini 4 (WiFi)
- iPad Mini 4 (Cellular)
- iPad Air 2 (WiFi)
- iPad Air 2 (Cellular)
- iPad 5 (WiFi)
- iPad 5 (Cellular)
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi)
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch (Cellular)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (WiFi)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Cellular)
- iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch WiFi)
- iPad 7 (WiFi)
- iPad 7 (Cellular)
- iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch Cellular)
- iPad Pro (10.5-inch WiFi)
- iPad Pro (10.5-inch Cellular)
- iPad 6 (WiFi)
- iPad 6 (Cellular)
- iPad Pro 3 (11-inch WiFi)
- iPad Pro 4 (11-inch Cellular)
- iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch WiFi)
- iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch Cellular)
- iPad Pro 3 (11-inch
- WiFi 1TB Model)
- iPad Pro 3 (11-inch Cellular)
- iPad Pro 3 (11-inch Cellular 1TB Model)
- iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch WiFi)
- iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch WiFi 1 TB Model)
- iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch Cellular)
- iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch Cellular 1TB Model)
- iPad Pro 4 (11-inch WiFi)
- iPhone 8 (Global)
- iPhone 8 Plus (Global)
- iPhone X (Global)
- iPhone 8 (GSM)
- iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
- iPhone X (GSM)
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max (China)
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s+
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 7 (Global)
- iPhone 7 Plus (Global)
- iPhone 7 (GSM)
- iPhone 7 Plus (GSM) and iPod touch 7
iOS 15.4 - 19E241
Face ID
- Face ID while wearing a mask option on iPhone 12 and newer
- Apple Pay and password autofill in apps and Safari can be used with Face ID while wearing a mask
Emoji
- New emoji including faces, hand gestures, and household objects are now available in emoji keyboard
- Handshake emoji allows you to choose separate skin tones for each hand
FaceTime
- SharePlay sessions can be initiated directly from supported apps
Siri
- Siri can provide time and date information while offline on iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 or newer
- Siri now includes an additional voice, expanding the diversity of options
Vaccine cards
- EU Digital COVID Certificate support in Health enables you to download and store verifiable versions of COVID-19 vaccination, lab results, and recovery records
- COVID-19 vaccination cards in Apple Wallet now support the EU Digital COVID Certificate format
This release also includes the following enhancements for your iPhone:
- Safari webpage translation adds support for Italian and Chinese (Traditional)
- Podcasts app adds episode filters for seasons, played, unplayed, saved, or downloaded episodes
- iCloud custom email domains can be managed from Settings
- News offers enhanced discovery of audio content in the Today feed and Audio tab
- Camera in keyboard can be used to add text to Notes and Reminders
- Shortcuts now supports adding, removing, or querying tags with Reminders
- Emergency SOS settings have changed to use Call with Hold for all users. Call with 5 Presses is still available as an option in Emergency SOS settings
- Close-up in Magnifier uses the ultra-wide camera on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max to help you see small objects
- Saved passwords can now include your own notes in Settings
This release also includes bug fixes for your iPhone:
- Keyboard may insert a period between typed numbers
- News widgets in Today View may not open articles when tapped
- Photos and videos may not sync to iCloud Photo Library
- Speak Screen Accessibility feature may quit unexpectedly within the Books app
- Live Listen may not turn off when switched off in Control Center
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222