Apple has released software updates for the Apple Watch and the Mac. With watchOS 7.4, you can unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask. macOS 11.3 (Big Sur) adds support for the AirTag. We explain how to download watchOS 7.4.
For example, you can download watchOS 7.4 and macOS 11.3
Along with iOS 14.5, Apple has also released software updates for the Apple Watch and the Mac: watchOS 7.4 and macOS 11.3 are now available for download and include some cool new features.
The main feature of watchOS 7.4 is that you can now use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone. Face ID often does not work well if you wear a mouth mask. If you keep an unlocked Apple Watch near your device, you still get access. If you want to use Face ID with a mouth mask, you have to set this up. You must also be running iOS 14.5 on your iPhone.
How to download watchOS 7.4:
- Connect your Apple Watch to the charger and make sure that the paired iPhone is and remains nearby;
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone;
- Tap on ‘General’ and go to ‘Software update’;
- Wait a moment for the update to appear on the screen and follow the instructions on the screen.
It’s a good idea to leave your Apple Watch on the charger during the update. Make sure that the battery is at least 50 percent full when you start updating. Make sure to back up your Apple Watch beforehand as well. Should the update unexpectedly go wrong, you will in any case not lose any personal information. The update rolls out for the:
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 3
Also an update for the Mac
In addition to watchOS 7.4, you can also download macOS 11.3. This update adds support for the AirTag, Apple’s new Bluetooth tracker, among other things. In addition, iPhone and iPad apps should now function better on new Macs with an M1 chip. Knowing more? We have made an overview of all the new features in macOS 11.3 for you.
Downloading macOS 11.3 works like this:
- Open the System Preferences;
- Click on the ‘Software updates’ button;
- Wait for macOS Big Sur to appear here and click on ‘Update’;
- Wait for the download to complete and follow the steps on the screen.
Your Mac will restart while installing the update. So make sure you have saved all your files and closed programs. This way you can be sure that you will not lose any data. macOS 11.3 rolls out for all of the Macs below:
- 12-inch MacBook (2015 and newer)
- MacBook Air (2013 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (2013 and newer)
- Mac mini (2014 and newer)
- iMac (2014 and newer)
- iMac Pro
- Mac Pro (2013 and newer)
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