Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6 with CarKey, Bug Fixes, and More

07/17/2020 Health


Even though the public beta version of iOS 14 remains in its early days, Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.6. With the update, users can decide to download the iOS and iPadOS updates but not install them. Or, users can decide to download iOS and iPadOS updates and install them overnight. Devices that take advantage of automatic software updates must charge and connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi to complete the update. You can customize this function by going to Configurations > general > Software update > Customize automatic updates.

Today’s update allows iPhone models 2018 and later to replace keys on compatible cars

The update adds new categories in the health app for symptoms that appear in the Cycle Tracking and ECG apps. It also adds new symptoms, such as fever, chills, sore throat, or cough, and allows iOS and iPadOS users to share these symptoms with third-party apps. The iOS 13.6 update also adds audio features to the Apple News + subscription app for iPhone and iPad. It also enables the CarKey function for iPhone. This allows you to control a compatible car using your phone. Apple just released a new support page this morning. The key is added to the iOS Wallet app and the feature will also work with Apple Watch Series 5. CarKey is available for iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR

See the support page to see how to configure the feature. If you use Express Mode, you can place your iPhone near the car door to unlock it. And placing the iPhone near the car key reader will start the engine. If you turn off Express Mode, you will need to authenticate each time you want to use your phone as a car key. Even if your iPhone’s battery needs to be charged, in ExpressMode you can still run CarKey for up to five hours after you start using the power reserve. And you can share your digital keys with someone you trust by sending them through iMessage. The other party must have a compatible iPhone.

The update also adds FaceTime to users in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The country had banned the video chat app, and even with today’s update, Apple didn’t mention this in its support notes. The update also kills some bugs. including one that drained users’ batteries after iOS 13.5 and iOS 13.5.1 updates.

Right now, the first public beta version of Apple iOS 14 is available for those who don’t mind taking a risk. Beta software is often buggy and battery life may be affected; As a result, you probably don’t want to install the first public beta version on your daily controller. However, the appeal of this year’s new features is irresistible and includes Android-style widgets, the App Library that separates apps by category and allows users to search for apps by name. It’s the closest iOS users have to an app drawer right now.

With iOS 14, the Siri user interface no longer covers the entire screen, and the digital assistant is reportedly getting smarter. And incoming phone calls no longer hijack the entire screen and are largely reduced to a small notification banner at the top of the screen. And App Clips allows an iPhone user to use a third-party app that they have not yet installed. This is done by scanning a QR code or using an NFC signal to open only the necessary part of an application required to complete a task.

If you’re tempted to install the iOS 14 public beta, keep in mind that the final version of the operating system will likely be ready in September. That is only a couple of months.

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