Apple Releases iOS 14.6 RC For All Beta Users [Update - May 24 - Public Version Released]

UPDATE (May 21st, 2021): Apple has just released a second version of iOS and iPad OS 14.6 RC which means that some things had to be fixed before the stable public release is out soon.

iOS 14.6 is around the corner as Apple just released the RC (release candidate) versions of iOS 14.6 & iPadOS 14.6 for developers and soon for all public beta testers.

The latest version of iOS 14 brings support for Apple Card Family, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions further optimisations in Find My app and the AirTag, Voice Unlock of the iPhone for Voice Control users and bug fixes.

Here’s what’s new in iOS 14.6 according to Apple:

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Apple Card Family

• Apple Card can be shared with up to five people, including anyone 13 years or older in your Family Sharing group

• Apple Card Family adds support for families to track expenses, manage spending with optional limits and controls, and build credit together

Podcasts

• Subscription support for channels and individual shows

AirTag and Find My

• Lost mode option to add an email address instead of a phone number for AirTag and Find My network accessories

• AirTag will show the partially masked phone number of the owner when tapped with an NFC-capable device

Accessibility

• Voice Control users can unlock their iPhone for the first time after a restart using only their voice

Bug Fixes

• Unlock with Apple Watch may not work after using Lock iPhone on Apple Watch

• Reminders may appear as blank lines

• Call blocking extensions may not appear in Settings

• Bluetooth devices could sometimes disconnect or send audio to a different device during an active call

• iPhone may experience reduced performance during startup

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RC versions, formerly called GM or Golden Master, are nearly final or the same builds as the software versions that become available for all users.