Apple updates iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod firmware — Apple World Today

° Over 100 new emoji, including animals, food, faces, household objects, musical instruments, gender-inclusive emoji, and more;

° Eight new wallpapers in both light and dark mode versions;

° Magnifier can detect people nearby and report their distance using the LiDAR sensor included in iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max;

° Support for iPhone 12 Leather Sleeve with MagSafe; 

° Optimized battery charging for AirPods to slow the rate of battery aging by reducing the time your AirPods spends fully charged;

° Headphone audio level notifications to alert you when audio level could impact your hearing; 

° New AirPlay controls to stream entertainment throughout your home;

° Intercom support with HomePod and HomePod mini using iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay;

° Ability to connect HomePod to Apple TV 4K for stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos audio;

° Option to provide statistics about Exposure Notifications, without identifying you, to participating Public Health Authorities.

HomePod software and tvOS 14.2 work in tandem to allow you to pair two HomePods (but not HomePod minis) with an Apple TV set-top box and create home theater support with stereo, Surround Sound, and Dolby Atmos audio.. HomePod 14.2 features also include: