Apple iOS 16.4 Developer Preview Beta officially released: new Emoji emoticons and web push notifications

As we all know, the IOS system developed by Apple itself is very famous in the mobile phone circle, so once it is updated, regardless of the size of the version, it is very popular with Apple fans. Today (February 17), Apple officially launched the first beta preview version of ios 16.4. This update users can set a network push notification, as well as a variety of Emoji emoticons!

On February 17, Apple released the first developer preview beta update for iOS 16.4 and iPad OS 16.4 to iPhone users today (internal version number: 20E5212f), 37 days after the last release. This update adds many new features, from fresh emoticons to network push notifications on iOS devices.

New Emoji characters

IOS/iPadOS 16.4 update added 15 new Unicode emoticon characters, which were first approved in September 2022. New emoticon options include shaking head, pink heart, blue heart, gray heart, donkey, moose, blackbird, goose, wing, jellyfish, hyacinth, pea pod, ginger, fan, comb, flute, Malakas, and some options facing left and right.

Safari web page push notification on iPhone and iPad

In iOS 16.4/iPadOS 16.4, websites added to the main screen of iPhone or iPad as web apps can send web push notifications, just like on Mac.

This is a feature that Apple announced for the first time when it launched iOS 16 on WWDC, and is now ready to launch. Network applications added to the user's home screen can receive permission to push notifications through the "subscribe" button or other similar direct interactive requests.

As on the Mac, iPhone or iPad will prompt users to give the network application the right to send notifications, and you can manage the notifications of each network application in the notification section of the settings application. The notifications of network applications are exactly the same as those of other applications. They are displayed on the lock screen, notification center and paired Apple watch.

Please note that to receive push notifications from websites, you need to add them to the main screen. Network developers must also support this function.

Focus's support for network push notifications

Notifications of home screen network applications can be included in Focus, so they can be put into the daily summary, and there are options to configure where and how to receive network notifications.

If users add the same web application on the home screen of multiple iPhones or iPads, they will see that the Focus mode automatically applies to all these applications.

Home screen web application subscript

The web application added to the main screen can display corner markers to enable users to understand alerts and notifications, similar to the corner markers of ordinary applications. The corner marker will be displayed after the user's permission to notify, and the network application will display the current number of corner markers.

Add to the main screen for third-party browsers

Third-party browsers (such as Chrome) can now allow users to add websites and web applications to the home screen from the sharing menu.

Changes in beta selection

With the launch of iOS 16.4 and iPad OS 16.4 beta, users who join Apple's developer program can directly enable the developer beta from the software update part of the setup application.

This new option will be automatically enabled on devices that have registered programs and updated to the latest beta version. Your iPhone or iPad must be logged in with the same Apple ID you used when registering the Apple Developer Program to see this option in the settings. It is worth noting that in future iOS and iPad OS versions, this new setting will be the way to enable developer beta, and the configuration description file will no longer grant access.

HomeKit architecture upgrade

IOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4 and MacOS Ventura 13.3 reintroduced the HomeKit architecture update, which was withdrawn from iOS 16.2 due to the addition of a large number of HomeKit vulnerabilities.

In the software update section of the Home application, iPhone and iPad users who have not yet upgraded to the new architecture see the "Home Upgrade Available" option after updating to iOS 16.4.

The new HomeKit architecture is designed to improve the reliability and efficiency of communication between smart home accessories and Apple devices.

The initial launch caused some HomeKit devices to disappear from the HomeKit settings or stay in the "configuration/update" state. It also led to the failure of the invitation to share family with others, and for some people destroyed the HomeKit security video recording.

Podcasts

Apple has made several updates to the Podcasts app. Channel access is available in the library section. "Next" now allows you to restore episodes, start saving episodes, and delete episodes you want to skip.

For CarPlay, there is now an option to continue listening to podcasts through the "previous episode", or find new podcast options in the browser.

Introduction to Apple Music application

In the Apple Music application, there is now a prominent button for accessing your profile, which makes it easier for you to access your profile settings.

Overview of AppleCare coverage

In the settings application, there is now an updated "coverage" interface that can display the warranty information of your iPhone and connected devices (such as Apple Watch and AirPods).

Quick Instructions

In the "Quick Instructions", there are some options for creating the workflow of locking the device screen and controlling the permanent display. In addition, there is another option to automatically enable or disable the "front scheduling" function on the iPad. Apple also added an option to let Siri announce the notification as an action that can be included in the quick command.

Preview of Mason content in information

When you send a link to a Mastodon post to someone in the information application, a preview of the shared content will now be displayed instead of a simple image link.

5G support in Türkiye

Türkiye has enabled 5G support for iOS 16.4.

Tips Application User Guide

The Tips application now displays user guides for iPhone and other devices that may be used with iPhone, including Apple Watch, AirPods, and HomePod. In previous iOS versions, the Tips app only provided iPhone user guides.

Focus mode

There is a display filter that is always online and can be enabled in Focus mode.

5G independent support for T-Mobile

5G iPhone users using T-Mobile can open a new 5G option, enabling them to connect to the operator's 5G independent network.

Provide more precise satellite service time for emergency rescue

For the emergency rescue function via satellite, Apple will now tell users in more detail when the next satellite will pass. Apple used to provide the option of "available soon" and available in X time, but now it will provide specific hours and minutes.

Apple Card high-yield savings account

The iOS 16.4 update laid the foundation for Apple card users' high-yield savings accounts, which Apple announced as early as October. The code in iOS 16.4 refers to routing and account number, current balance, interest earned, data management, withdrawable funds, etc.

Apple will encourage customers to register a savings account. The information provided is: "Transfer your Apple cash balance to your savings account and start earning interest today", "You can transfer Apple cash to your savings account in a transaction, and you can transfer [amount] at most, and start earning interest today."

Like Apple Card, high-yield savings accounts will be provided through Goldman Sachs. Apple card holders will be able to choose to automatically deposit their daily cash in order to obtain interest. The savings account may be launched at the same time as iOS 16.4, but it cannot be used in the wallet application at present.

The above is the specific content about the official release of Apple iOS 16.4 Developer Preview Beta. Specifically, there are a lot of things in this new version. From the network to the use, there has been a significant improvement. Come to see if there are any functions you expect!