Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 with 7+ New Features
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Apple today released macOS 10.15.4 along with iOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, and more. macOS 10.15.4 is a minor update with a handful of new features and performance improvements. Continue reading to browse 7+ elements Apple added to its latest desktop OS.
Screen Time Communication Limits
Introduced in iOS 13, Screen Time communication limits allow parents to control both who is contacting their child and who their child can contact through FaceTime, Phone, Messages, and iCloud contacts.
Safari Password Import and Tab Controls
Safari saw a few new features, including the ability to import Chrome passwords into iCloud Keychain. There are also new controls for duplicating a tab and closing all tabs to the right of the current tab.
Head Pointer Accessibility
For those who have difficulty controlling a mouse, the new head pointer accessibility feature allows users to control the cursor by moving their head.
Universal Purchases
Universal Purchase allows a developer to bundle apps across all of Apple's platforms, including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Real Time Apple Music Lyrics
Apple Music users can display time-synced lyrics that allow them to click on a lyric and jump to that part of the song.
iCloud Drive Folder Sharing
You can now share an iCloud drive folder directly from Finder. New controls allow users to limit access to the shared folder and specify who can view or make changes.
Other macOS 10.15.4 Updates
- High Dynamic Range output to HDR10-compatible third-party displays and TVs connected with DisplayPort or HDMI.
- OAuth authentication support with Outlook.com accounts for improved security.
- CalDav migration support when upgrading to iCloud reminders on a secondary device.
- Resolves an issue where text copied between apps may appear invisible when Dark Mode is active.
- Fixes an issue in Safari where a CAPTCHA tile may display incorrectly.
- Resolves an issue where Reminders may send notifications for completed reminders.
- Fixes an issue with screen brightness for the LG UltraFine 5K display after waking from sleep.
macOS 10.15.4 is likely the last update to macOS Catalina Apple will roll out. Going forward, the company will focus on macOS 10.16, which is slated for release later this year.