Apple Releases iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 With New Emoji, Bug Fixes, Security
Updates, and More
By AppleVis
Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team
Apple has today released iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to the public.
Based on our experience, it appears that the following accessibility-related
bugs have been resolved or significantly addressed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS
16.4:
. When using a Braille display and invoking the Control Center, the display
will no longer be disconnected.
. In apps including the iTunes Store and TV, navigating by Heading is now
more consistent and reliable for VoiceOver users.
. Sticky notes and text boxes in Freeform can now be reliably edited using
VoiceOver.
. VoiceOver now speaks the names of items on a canvas in Freeform.
Additionally, the iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 release notes mention the
following enhancement for VoiceOver users:
. VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
At the time of writing, we are unaware of any new bugs in iOS 16.4 or iPadOS
16.4.
We strive to provide the most comprehensive and accurate information about
the accessibility status of Apple software releases. However, as a small
team, it is impossible for us to test every device, configuration,
application, and use case.
iOS 16.4 Release Notes
"This update introduces 21 new emoji and includes other enhancements, bug
fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
. 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now
available in emoji keyboard
. Notifications for web apps added to the Home Screen
. Voice Isolation for cellular calls prioritizes your voice and blocks out
ambient noise around you
. Duplicates album in Photos expands support to detect duplicate photos and
videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
. VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
. Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or
strobe effects are detected
. Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear
on the parent's device
. Addresses issues where Matter-compatible thermostats could become
unresponsive when paired to Apple Home
. Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models
iPadOS 16.4 Release Notes
. Now available are 21 new emoji, including animals, hand gestures, and
objects in the emoji keyboard
. Apple Pencil hover adds tilt and azimuth support so you can preview your
mark at any angle before you make it in Notes and supported apps on iPad Pro
11-inch (4th generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
. Notifications for web apps added to the Home Screen
. Duplicates album in Photos expands support to detect duplicate photos and
videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
. VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
. Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or
strobe effects are detected
. Fixes an issue with Apple Pencil responsiveness that may occur while
drawing or writing in the Notes app
. Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear
on the parent's device
. Addresses issues where Matter-compatible thermostats could become
unresponsive when paired to Apple Home
How to Update
iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 are available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings >
General > Software Update) via Finder on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later,
or via iTunes on a PC or Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier.
Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.3, watchOS 9.4, and tvOS 16.4
By AppleVis
Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team
Apple has today released macOS Ventura 13.3, watchOS 9.4, and tvOS 16.4 to
the public.
Based on our experience, it appears that the following accessibility-related
bugs have been resolved or significantly addressed in macOS Ventura 13.3:
. VoiceOver now speaks the contents of headings on Youtube.com in Safari.
. Sections in the TV app are now properly labeled.
. It is now possible to open a file on a canvas in FreeForm by focusing on
it and pressing VO-Space.
. VoiceOver focus is no longer lost after pressing VO-J from the table in
System Settings.
Additionally, the macOS Ventura 13.3 release notes mention the following
enhancements for VoiceOver users:
. VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
. Addresses an issue where VoiceOver may be unresponsive after using Finder
At the time of writing, we are unaware of any further improvements or newly
introduced bugs that specifically affect the experience of blind and low
vision users in these releases.
We strive to provide the most comprehensive and accurate information about
the accessibility status of Apple software releases. However, as a small
team, it is impossible for us to test every device, configuration,
application, and use case.
Release notes
macOS Ventura 13.3
" This update includes new emoji along with other enhancements, bug fixes,
and security updates for your Mac.
. 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now
available in emoji keyboard
. Remove background option in Freeform automatically isolates the subject in
your image
. Photos duplicates album expands support to detect duplicate photos and
videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
. Transliteration support for Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu keyboards
. New keyboard layouts for Choctaw, Chickasaw, Akan, Hausa, and Yoruba
. Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or
strobe effects are detected
. VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
. Resolves an issue where Trackpad gestures may occasionally stop responding
. Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear
on the parent's device
. Addresses an issue where VoiceOver may be unresponsive after using Finder
watchOS 9.4
. Wake-up alarms are no longer silenced with cover to mute gesture to avoid
accidental cancellations during sleep
. Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates and cycle deviation
alerts now supported in Moldova and Ukraine
. A-Fib History now available in Colombia, Malaysia, Moldova, Thailand, and
Ukraine
tvOS 16.4
" This update adds Dim Flashing Lights, an accessibility option to
automatically dim the display of video when flashes of light or strobe
effects are detected, and includes performance and stability improvements".
How to Update
To install macOS Ventura 13.3, choose System Settings from the Apple menu,
select General in the table, click Software Update in the scroll area, and
click the Update Now button to begin the update process. If other updates
are available, you can click "More info" to see details about them and
select specific updates to install.
watchOS 9.4 is available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General >
Software Update) or by going to the Watch app on your iPhone and navigating
to General> Software Update. To install the update, your Watch must be
connected to its charger and have at least 50% battery power.
To install tvOS 16.4 on Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, go to the Settings
channel, then look for the System section near the bottom. From here, look
for Software Updates under Maintenance, then select Update Software and
Download and Install. Wait for your Apple TV to download the update. Don't
disconnect or unplug your Apple TV until the update completes.
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