Is it worth updating to iOS 14.6?

With the latest update of iOS 14.6, Apple brings a slew of new features, including Apple Card Family, Apple Podcasts, enhanced AirTag, and Find My improvements, among others.

However, as is customary with Apple's iOS updates, they often come with bugs and issues that may impact device performance. Hence, users are understandably concerned and question whether updating to iOS 14.6 is a wise choice.

Apple rolls out the new operating system iOS 14.6

Before seeking answers to this question, readers are encouraged to explore what's new in iOS 14.6 and discover its latest features with Mytour.vn.

I. What's New in iOS 14.6?

1. Subscribe to Podcasts for Channels and Individual Shows

iOS 14.6 lays the groundwork for Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, a server-side feature set to launch soon. With this, iOS 14.6 users can subscribe to podcasts for channels or individual shows. The subscription cost is set and billed monthly by the creator by default.

Additionally, creators can offer annual payment methods that subscribers can manage from their Apple ID account settings (currently accessible from their Listen Now). Listeners can also access free trials.

2. Apple Card Family

Introduced first at the Spring Loaded event in April, Apple Card Family has finally landed on iOS 14.6. This feature allows users to share their Apple Card credit with up to 5 family members, provided the member is 13 years or older in the Family Sharing group.

In addition, Apple Card Family on iOS 14.6 also adds options for families to track expenses, manage spending, and set limits and controls.

3. AirTag and Find My

The Find My app on iPhone and iPad now has the option to add an email address when marking lost AirTag and Find My accessories, instead of the previous phone number.

Additionally, AirTag will display a portion of the owner's phone number when tapped on an NFC-supported device.

4. Accessibility Features

The new accessibility feature in iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 allows users to use Voice Control commands to unlock their iPhone or iPad after restarting the device by voice instead of using a password or passcode as before.

5. Shazam App Clip on iOS 14.6

Alongside the iOS 14.2 update released last year, Shazam is fully integrated into iPhone and iPad devices. However, with iOS 14.6, Apple expands and transforms Shazam into an App Clip packed with song details.

Essentially, the steps to find a song by lyrics on Shazam remain unchanged. All you need to do is access the Control Center and tap on the Shazam icon (you can add this icon to the Control Center through the settings app). However, instead of being redirected to the website, you can find song details through the Shazam App Clip.

II. Should I Update to iOS 14.6?

iOS 14.6 patches a series of security vulnerabilities and issues from previous iOS updates, including:
- Apple Watch unlocking not functioning after using the iPhone lock feature on Apple Watch.
- Prompts displaying as blank lines.
- Call blocking utility not appearing in settings.
- Bluetooth devices occasionally disconnecting or sending audio to other devices during calls.
- iPhone performance decreasing during startup.

To enhance iPhone performance and address these issues, Mytour.vn recommends iPhone users to update to iOS 14.6 as soon as possible.

III. List of Devices Supporting iOS 14.6 Update

Compatible devices supporting the iOS 14.6 update include:
- iPhone 12
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE (2016)
- iPod touch (7th generation)

IV. How to Update to iOS 14.6

To update to the latest iOS 14.6 version, navigate to Settings =>General =>Software Update .

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Additionally, iOS 14.7 has also been introduced to iOS users. If you're contemplating whether to update to iOS 14.7 or not, you can refer to the article below for insights into the changes and new enhancements in this Apple release.