Elain Brown Tech 05.17.2022 07:May AM EDT

Apple Launches iOS 15.5: Here's What You Have to Know About It

Apple has released betas of iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, and macOS 12.4.

iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 are the names of Apple's most recent releases of their mobile operating systems for iPads and iPhones, respectively. A relatively minor update in comparison to iOS 15, iOS 15.5 does not include a great deal of new features for end users, but it does include some modifications to the way Apple controls in-app purchases.

Additionally, the Wallet app now has some new buttons and Apple Podcasts has some new settings. Besides that, some bugs have been fixed. Everything you need to know about iOS 15.5 is included in this article.

Apple's iOS 15.5

Apple iOS 15.5 surprisingly has the update in stored for the Apple Cash app that numerous users are rumored to be included in iOS 16. In the new Apple Cash update, users will find new buttons in the wallet app after updating to iOS 15.5. Users will be able to quickly send and request money through the Apple Cash card by using these buttons, which are labeled "Request" and "Send."

Another update for iOS 15.5 is the iPhone's weather app. The weather app also received an update with the addition of the new feature. At the very bottom of the Weather app, users will now notice a larger and more noticeable button labeled "Report an issue." Users of the app who come across inaccurate data will have an easier time bringing it to the developer's attention thanks to the button.

Furthermore, Apple Podcasts now includes a new setting that will limit the number of episodes that can be stored on a user's device. In addition, when new episodes are added, Apple Podcasts will automatically delete older episodes.

Lastly, it looks like the next iOS from Apple will have the Apple Classical app available. CNET reported that this information was revealed by MacRumors as they were able to locate references to a new Apple Classical app within the 15.5 beta.

This app appears to be the endgame for Apple's acquisition of the classical music streaming service Primephonic in the previous year. It's possible that in upcoming versions of iOS there will be a dedicated app for classical music.

Apple's Security Changes in iOS 15.5

Apple stuffed iOS 15.5 with security changes. The update includes over 25 additional behind-the-scenes security fixes. These include security flaws that enable hackers to cause a denial of service; vulnerabilities that allow malicious applications to execute arbitrary code with system privileges; vulnerabilities that allow privileges to be elevated; and vulnerabilities that disclose restricted memory.

According to Business Today, another iOS 15.5 security feature is the addition of the Communication Safety feature in Messages.

When their children receive or send images or videos that promote nudity, parents now have the ability to send a warning message to their children through the Communication Safety feature found in the Messages app.

If children ever find themselves in a situation like this, the cautionary message will include links to resources that can assist them.

According to Apple, safety warnings in messages contain helpful resources for children when they receive photos that contain nudity and will also be helpful to parents to know if their children are sending photos of nudity.

To update your iPhone for iOS15.5, just head on to the settings and click on the following tabs: Settings > General > Software Update, and it can now be downloaded to install. Just a reminder, the 15.5 update will consume 630 MB.