iOS 15.5 is here: What you need to know before you download

Apple’s latest iPhone software update, iOS 15.5, was released on Monday. Continue to iOS 15.4 It brings some small changes and tweaks to the apps that lay the groundwork for bigger iPhone updates in the future (maybe in the form of iOS 16). Instead of bigger new features like universal controliOS 15.5 brings updates to Apple Cash, Photo Memories, and the Podcasts app, to name a few.

Here is everything you need to know about the release of iOS 15.5.

iOS 15.5 Release Date

Apple released iOS 15.5 on Monday, May 16, along with iPadOS 15.5.

How can I download iOS 15.5?

You can download iOS 15.5 by going to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install. Update 15.5 is about 630MB.

Apple cash

The biggest functional change in 15.5 is the inclusion of ‘send’ and ‘request’ buttons for Apple cash. With these buttons in iOS 15.5, you can receive and send money directly from your Apple Cash card, saving you a few steps for these transactions.

podcast app

A new feature in iOS 15.5 lets you change settings in your podcast app to better manage your phone’s storage. The setting allows you to limit episodes stored on your phone and can automatically delete old episodes.

Sensitive sites in Photo Memories

iOS 15.5 tweaks the Memories function in Photos. Photos will no longer advise memories from “sensitive sites”, which 9to5Mac . Notes Currently it is all related to the Holocaust. Apple could expand this list of sites in the future.

iTunes Pass has been renamed Apple Balance

Another change includes an iTunes Pass feature for the wallet that has been renamed Apple Balance. You’ll now find a separate card in Apple Wallet for Apple Balance, similar to how a credit card appears in your wallet.

classic apple

There is no Apple Classical app in iOS 15.5. But Mac rumors I found references to a new Apple Classical app in beta 15.5 which appears to be the end of a game Apple’s acquisition of Classical music streaming service Primphonic last year. Future iOS updates may include a standalone Classic Music app.

More SportsKit Support

iOS 15.5 also brings more support for SportsKit like Apple brings live baseball in its catalog of contents.

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