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Finally, iOS 16.4 is hitting iPhones, after nearly six weeks of beta testing. iOS 16.4 has already arrived for many iPhones in different countries. This update includes a few new features and changes for iPhones starting with iPhone 8 and later.
To install the new iOS 16.4 update, open Settings on your iPhone, tap General → Software Update, and follow the onscreen instructions.
iOS 16.4 features
There were many rumors about the release of iOS 16.4, but most of them were true. The following is a review of the most important features of the iOS 16.4 update:
- New Emoji: iOS 16.4 adds 21 new emoji, including a shaking face, a heart in three new color options, a jellyfish, and more.
- Notifications from Websites: This feature allows users to receive notifications from websites through Safari, just like notifications sent from App Store apps. Only websites that the user saves as a web app on the home screen can send push notifications in the notifications list.
- Podcasts app improvements: iOS 16.4 introduces several new features in Apple’s Podcasts app across iPhone and CarPlay for cars. The new Channels menu in the Podcasts app provides a list of broadcast channels in one place, while the Up Next menu now includes episodes you’ve saved to the Library.
CarPlay also provides access to Up Next queues and Recently Played from the “Listen now” tab, and with podcast recommendations in the “Browse” or “Explore” tab.
- Sound isolation over mobile calls: iOS 16.4 introduces sound isolation during phone calls over cellular networks. When the feature is activated, the mobile will block the surrounding noise around you so that your voice appears clearer during the call. Voice Isolation provides isolation for Wi-Fi calls in apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp.
- Detect duplicate photos in iCloud Photo Library: Starting with iOS 16.4, the Photos app can detect duplicate photos and videos in iCloud Photo Library. You can merge duplicates to save storage space.