Apple for Macs at the same time as iOS / iPadOS 15.4 update macOS Monterey 12.3 also released the update. One of the most important factors in the simultaneous release of both updates is the Universal Control feature. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to control the iPad directly from Mac computers, and it is also possible to transfer files between the two devices.
To use this feature, simply update your Mac computer to version 12.3 and your iPad to version 15.4, Universal Control is automatically activated.
iOS 15.4, which opens Face ID with a mask, has been released: Here’s what’s new
Apple rolled out the iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 software updates. Here are all the innovations that come with iOS 15.4 and iPad 15.4.
What’s new in macOS Monterey 12.3
The update brings melting face, biting lip, heart hands, bubbles, beans, cross-mouthed face, palm up hand, egg, troll, low battery, coral, lotus and many more emojis to Mac models. Customizable spatial audio settings for Off, Fixed, and Head Tracking have been added to Control Center, while AirPods are now able to update when connected to a Mac.
Many more innovations, from increasing the accuracy in battery capacity readings to the Dynamic Head tracking feature, come with the computer with maOS Monterey 12.3. To install the update System Preferences > Software Update Just follow the path.
Apple’s update notes are as follows;
Universal Control (beta)
- Universal Control lets you use a single mouse and keyboard on iPad and Mac
- Text can be written on Mac or iPad and you can drag and drop files between the two
Spatial Audio
- Dynamic head tracking available in Music with AirPods supported on Mac computers with M1 chip
- Customizable spatial audio settings for Off, Fixed and Head Tracking are now in Control Center with supported AirPods on Mac computers with M1 chip
emoji
- New emojis including faces, gestures and household items are available in emoji keyboard
- The handshake emoji lets you choose a different skin tone for each hand
This version also includes the following improvements for your Mac:
- Podcasts app adds episode filter for seasons, played, unplayed, recorded and downloaded episodes
- Safari web page translation adds support for Italian and Chinese (Traditional)
- Shortcuts now support adding, deleting, and querying tags in Reminders
- Saved passwords now include your own notes
- Improved accuracy in battery capacity readings
This version also includes bug fixes for your Mac:
- Distortion of sound when watching videos in the Apple TV app
- Unintentional migration of some photos and videos while editing albums in Photos