- iOS 16.4 adds 21 new emojis in addition to various improvements
- Fresh new versions of iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS are also available
- Apple Classical is now available on the iPhone alongside the update
Apple today released iOS 16.4 to the public with support for new features, including 21 new emojis, support for 5G standalone, a revised device warranty page in the Settings app, and more.
The latest release of iOS enables data speeds up to 3 Gbps on select carriers in some regions using 5G standalone, marks the return of the page curl animation in the Books app, and reissues Apple’s revamped Home app architecture. The Podcasts app receives a new “Channels” menu with support for the new interface using CarPlay.
Web push notifications using Safari, which can be customized using Focus Modes, are now available as well. Voice Isolation, a feature that reduces external noise during FaceTime and FaceTime audio calls, is now available for cellular phone calls made on iPhone devices.
All iPhone and iPad users can now install the update over-the-air (OTA) by visiting Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install, officially marking the end of the beta testing period of iOS 16.4 for registered developers and public beta testers.
Readers can refer to our previous coverage to discover more about what was new in each beta, including source code references to realityOS, Rapid Security Response optimizations, CarKey API changes, references to unreleased Beats Studio Buds+, and more:
Apple has informed the public that future developer betas, including the rumored iOS 16.5 beta, and iOS 17 beta, will require a paid Apple Developer account, notably disabling the ability to download and install developer software via a beta configuration profile. Non-developers will retain the option to test pre-release software by accessing public betas, according to the original release notes for the first iOS 16.4 beta.
iOS 16.4 arrives alongside the rollout of Apple Music Classical for the iPhone. It is noteworthy to mention that Apple’s new music streaming service does not require users to update to iOS 16.4, and supports iPhone devices running iOS 15.4 or later. Apple also released updates across the following platforms offering similar features:
- iPadOS 16.4
- macOS Ventura 13.3
- watchOS 9.4
- tvOS 16.4
We will keep this article updated with any additional changes that we find in iOS 16.4 including references to new features or unreleased products.
