Apple today released iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, which are the sixth major updates to the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 operating systems. In addition to the usual bug fixes and performance improvements, the update brings support for Apple Card Family (sharing Apple Cards), new Podcast subscription options, and new AirTags capabilities
iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 are available as an over-the-air update on eligible devices, in the Settings app. To access the new software, go to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update.”
Everything new in the update can be found in Apple’s release notes for the updates:
Apple Card Family
– Apple Card can be shared with up to five people, including anyone 13 years or older in your Family Sharing group
– Apple Card Family adds support for families to track expenses, manage spending with optional limits and controls, and build credit togetherPodcasts
– Subscription support for channels and individual showsAirTag and Find My
– Lost mode option to add an email address instead of a phone number for AirTag and Find My network accessories
– AirTag will show the partially masked phone number of the owner when tapped with an NFC-capable deviceAccessibility
– Voice Control users can unlock their iPhone for the first time after a restart using only their voiceThis release also fixes the following issues:
– Unlock with Apple Watch may not work after using Lock iPhone on Apple Watch
– Reminders may appear as blank lines
– Call blocking extensions may not appear in Settings
– Bluetooth devices could sometimes disconnect or send audio to a different device during an active call
– iPhone may experience reduced performance during startup
