Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, and tvOS 16.5.
macOS 13.4
macOS Ventura 13.4 can be downloaded via the Software Update section of the System Settings. Here are Apple’s release notes about the upgrade:
macOS Ventura 13.4 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
– Sports feed in the sidebar of Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more, for the teams and leagues you follow
– My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games
– Resolves an issue where Auto Unlock with Apple Watch does not log you into your Mac
– Fixes a Bluetooth issue where keyboards connect slowly to Mac after restarting
– Addresses a VoiceOver issue with navigating to landmarks on webpages
– Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices
iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5
iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 can be downloaded by going to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad. Here are Apple’s release notes:
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- A new Pride Celebration wallpaper for the Lock Screen to honor the LGBTQ+ community and culture
– Sports tab in Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more, for the teams and leagues you follow
– My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games
– Fixes an issue where Spotlight may become unresponsive
– Addresses an issue where Podcasts in CarPlay may not load content
– Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices
WatchOS 9.5
Apple Watch owners can download watchOS 9.5 by opening up the Apple Watch app on their iPhone and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50% battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the iPhone.
According to Apple’s release notes, watchOS 9.5 adds the Pride Celebration watch face to match the 2023 Pride band. It also includes bug fixes.
tvOS 16.5
tvOS 16.5 supports the multi-view sports feature that will allow Apple TV users to stream up to four sports games simultaneously with a four-quadrant screen layout. Multi-view sports works with MLB Friday Night Baseball games and MLS Season Pass matches. The upgrade can be downloaded by going to the Settings app on your Apple TV set-top box. Then go to System > Software Update.
HomePod 16.5
Additionally, Apple has released new software (16.5) for the HomePod and HomePod mini. According to Apple’s release notes, its offers performance and stability improvements. The upgrade should install automatically. If not, you can update your HomePod or HomePod mini through the Home app on an iOS device.
