Apple releases the first beta of iOS 15.4

Apple has just released iOS 15.4 beta 1 for developers, the fourth major system update.

Following the release of the final version of iOS 15.3, Apple released the first beta of iOS 15.4 to developers. After a minor update focused on bug fixes, like iOS 15.3, maybe in iOS 15.4 we will see important news.

There are many iOS 15 features that we expect Apple hasn’t released yet, but for now We don’t know exactly what’s new in this beta 1 of iOS 15.4

since Apple does not share them. We will have to download and install this version and then try it for a few hours to know all the new things that Apple has implemented. All the new features found will be included in this article, or in a new post summarizing them all.

What’s New in iOS 14.4 Beta 1

For now, these are the news found in iOS 15.4 beta 1:

Ability to use Face ID with a mask but without the need to have an Apple Watch.

Well it’s new 🤔 (iOS 15.4 Beta 1) pic.twitter.com/MSe7hmPGlR

—Brandon Butch (@BrandonButch) January 27, 2022

In addition to iOS 15.4 beta 1, Apple has released new beta versions of all of its operating systems. Here are the betas Apple released today:

iOS 15.4 beta 1
iPad OS 15.4 beta 1
macOS 12.3 beta1
watchOS 8.5 beta 1
tvOS 15.4 beta 1
HomePodOS 15.4 beta 1

How to Install iOS 15 Beta and Compatible Devices

If you want to try beta versions of iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 on your iPhone or iPad, just download the developer profile on your device. Your iPhone or iPad will restart, then the update will appear for download on Settings > General > Software Update

As for compatible iPhones and iPads, here is the complete list: