Apple has confirmed a new iOS 15.4 update for the iPhone, and the software is currently in beta testing.
iOS 15.4 is a landmark upgrade; This means that the firmware will likely bring more than bug fixes and security patches to iPhone users. You can expect it to introduce new features as well.
Apple has yet to confirm the release date of iOS 15.4 and it could take weeks to come down. If you don’t want to wait for the stable release, you can try an early version of the software on your iPhone right away.
With iOS 15.4 in the works, we want to bring you everything you need to know about the next major iOS 15 update for iPhone.
In this guide, we’ll cover the known changes of the iOS 15.4 update, what to expect from the iOS 15.4 release date and release time, information about the iOS 15.4 beta, and more.
iOS 15.4 Beta
If you want to start using iOS 15.4 on your iPhone, you can do it right now.
Apple released the iOS 15.4 beta to developers; this means that those enrolled in the company’s developer program can now download the pre-release version of the firmware.
The company has also pushed the iOS 15.4 beta to those registered with the system. Beta Software Program. The Beta Software Program is free for anyone with a compatible device and working Apple ID, while a developer account requires an annual fee.
Before downloading the iOS 15.4 beta, keep in mind that pre-release software often always suffers from bugs and performance issues. These issues can affect the performance of your essential apps, the battery life of your iPhone, and its overall speed, which can make it difficult to use as a daily driver.
You should be able to fix some issues on your own, but some bugs and performance issues will likely require a fix from Apple down the road.
If you can’t stand the performance of iOS 15.4 beta on your iPhone, you can revert to iOS 15.3 or iOS 15.2.1. The migration path to older iOS firmware such as iOS 15.1.1 and iOS 15.1 is closed.
Apple is currently in iOS 15.4 beta 1.
iOS 15.4 Release Date
Apple has not confirmed the iOS 15.4 release date. It will likely stay in testing for a few weeks while Apple and testers poke and prod it for problems.
As of now, we expect the iOS 15.4 release date to arrive sometime in the spring. Apple will reportedly launch a new iPad Air and a new iPhone SE in March or April.
If that’s the case, there’s a good chance that iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 will accompany these devices to the shelves.
iOS 15.4 Release Time
We don’t have an official iOS 15.4 release date yet, but we do know exactly when Apple will release the software on its chosen date.
The official release of iOS 15.4 will most likely arrive at and around 10:00 PM in the Pacific. iOS updates sometimes take a few minutes to appear, so there’s no need to worry if you don’t see the new software right away.
Apple will also release iOS 15.4 beta updates for developers and those enrolled in the Beta Software Program around 10:00 PM Pacific. The company usually releases new betas every 1-2 weeks.
Keep this timeline in mind if you plan to install the new iOS 15.4 betas or the official release of iOS 15.4 right away.
iOS 15.4 Features
Apple’s milestone updates (xx) almost always bring new features, enhancements, security patches and bug fixes to iPhone users and that’s what you should get from iOS 15.4. iOS 15.4 represents the biggest iPhone upgrade since the release of iOS 15 last year.
The developers are investigating the iOS 15.4 beta and have found a number of changes on board. Here are the highlights so far:
There are a few other features that could be added to iOS 15.4 when it arrives: Web-based notifications and sports scores and favorite team selection In the Apple News app.
Apple may add or remove changes to iOS 15.4’s changelog during the beta period, so keep an eye out for changes as the beta progresses.
iOS 15.4 Jailbreak
If you’re still jailbreaking, make sure to avoid the iOS 15.4 beta.
We do not expect developers to release a tool compatible with iOS 15.4 beta. They haven’t released a version for the official version of iOS 15 yet, and that version may not be coming for a while.
We’ll let you know when we learn more.
