iOS 14

Anybody having issues with downloading or updating apps?

pad199207 wrote: »

Anybody having issues with downloading or updating apps?

Had the same issue. Did a software reset and issue is now resolved.

edit. It seems it was on apple's end after Music, iTunes and App Store are restored. *Reuters

Eire Go Brach wrote: »

Does the app tracking work with Facebook app.
I have not got one prompt yet for any app. I find it quite confusing. I simply don’t want any app to track me.

Toggled it on and off. Deleted and installed FB. Still nothing.

Cant say why it's showing for Facebook, but to turn it off for _every_ app, go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking. Toggle the switch off. Once you do this Apple doesn't prompt you and tells the app you have "asked not to be tracked"

14.6 public beta 2 is out

awec wrote: »

Anyone else find the mask unlock with watch very unreliable?

Doesn’t work as often as it does work for me.

working fine for me , no issues
i have an 12 pro and a watch series 6

awec wrote: »

Anyone else find the mask unlock with watch very unreliable?

Doesn’t work as often as it does work for me.

It's working great for me.
Have iPhone 11 and Watch Series 4 and it opens up everytime.

It's a pity it doesn't work with Apple pay and other apps though.

iOS 14.6 beta 1 hinted at Apple Music HiFi support with Dolby audio references

A curious report earlier today claimed that Apple is working on a HiFi plan for Apple Music. While the report itself doesn’t come with much evidence, 9to5Mac was able to find code in iOS 14.6 that suggests support for HiFi songs coming to Apple Music in the future.



The original report says that Apple is expected to announce HiFi support on Apple Music in the coming weeks, as it also mentions that it will cost the same $9.99 per month as the regular subscription — suggesting that Apple will not charge more for its HiFi plan.

9to5Mac can now confirm that a HiFi plan may indeed be coming to Apple Music. In the first beta build of iOS 14.6, which was released last week to developers, we found new code added to the Music app that specifically mentions “Dolby Atmos,” “Dolby Audio,” and “Lossless.” Despite supporting Apple’s own HiFi audio codec ALAC, the Music app has never offered support for Dolby Atmos or Dolby Audio.

https://9to5mac.com/2021/05/01/ios-14-6-beta-1-hinted-at-apple-music-hifi-support-with-dolby-audio-references/

I updated overnight (11 pro/Watch 6); delighted with being able to unlock without the passcode - we use a shared note for our weekly shopping list and it was a pain in the bum having to put the passcode in multiple times during shopping after grabbing various things.

I also never use my phone for Apple Pay; I’ve three cards to choose from on my watch and simply say “paying by card” to the teller, it’s hassle free. The odd time I’m in a drive through I just swap the watch to my right wrist while queueing; no concerns with fumbling and dropping the phone etc.

I rarely use Facebook so if app tracking is the thing that drives me off it then so be it.

donaghs wrote: »

Anyone seen iOS 14.5.1 break the native podcast app?

Constantly “updating library”. Can’t see or listen to any podcasts

Edit: deleting app from Home Screen fixed it. Seems to be an issue for others online going back through lots of iOS updates.

Had the same issue when I upgraded to 14.5 but not 14.5.1. Appears to be indexing the library and as I’ve about 18GB of podcasts downloaded it took several hours. Didn’t have to go through it again when updating to 14.5.1. Not a fan of the changes to the native podcasts app, but typical reaction to change and I’ll get over it…

awec wrote: »

Isn't there a redesign of Podcasts coming? Anyone know when?

Edit: apparently it's already here? It barely looks any different, I didn't even notice!

It was part of iOS 14.5 release allright, I don't know how anyone uses the default podcast app. Pocketcasts or Overcast are miles ahead IMO.

It's awful. I hate how my library is now ordered by the date I subscribed to the podcast rather than which one has had the most recent download. Anyone know if it's possible to change that?

And they still haven't brought back a 'Select All' option which still irks me. The app has been crashing all day for me too.