Apple Seeds has updated the first beta version of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to developers

Apple today unveiled a new version of the upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta updates a few days after Apple released the first beta versions of iOS and iPadOS 14.5. It looks like this beta is an update of the first beta instead of a second version.

iOS and iPadOS 14.5 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or by streaming after installing the appropriate profile on an iPhone or iPad.

iOS 14.5 is the biggest iOS 14 update to date, introducing several significant features. First, Apple makes it easy to unlock an iPhone when you wear a face mask with the new “Unlock with Apple Watch” feature.

This activation option allows you to use an unlocked and authenticated Apple Watch as a secondary authentication method to unlock an ‌iPhone‌ along with Face ID. With this feature, you no longer need to enter a password or remove the mask to unlock your ‌iPhone‌. Both an iOS 14.5 BothiPhone‌ and an Apple Watch are required to use it, and Apple Watch cannot authenticate Apple Pay purchases, App Store purchases, or unlock third-party apps that use Face ID.

The update also offers worldwide support for 5G in Dual-SIM mode on iPhone 12 models, so if you use multiple lines, both can be connected at 5G speeds. Previously, Dual SIM mode was limited to LTE networks.

With watchOS 7.4, iOS and iPadOS 14.5 include AirPlay 2 support for Apple Fitness +, so Apple Fitness + subscribers can start a workout on an ‌iphone‌ or iPAd and then AirPlay on a compatible smart TV or a set-top box. IrAirPlay‌ 2 supports audio and video, but does not display on-screen training metrics.

The PlayStation 5’s DualSense and Xbox Series X drivers are compatible with the iPhone and iPad with iOS 14.5, and the code suggests that Apple will add joint support for the Apple card in the near future.

iOS 14.5 is the update in which Apple will begin requiring developers to comply with its application tracking transparency rules. In the future, developers will need to request and receive your permission to access your random ad identifier and track your activity through apps and websites.

Apple has made design adjustments to Apple News and Podcasts applications, and there are new printing and sorting options in Reminders. There are new settings for emergency alerts, a horizontal loading screen on the iPad, and many other smaller feature modifications that are described in our full iOS 14.5 feature guide.