What's Update? Quick Overview on New Features of iOS 14.3

Apple released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to the public recently. There are a host of new features in iOS 14.3, including update for ProRAW and Shortcuts, as well as compatibility with AirPods Max and Apple Fitness+, but it is a pity that some of new features are limited to the latest iPhone only. In addition, iOS 14.3 also fixes some bugs. Now, let's take a quick look on new features of iOS 14.3.

New Features on iOS 14.3

Support ProRAW

The Apple ProRAW format is a photo new format launched by Apple Inc. this year. ProRAW is designed for users who prefer to shoot in RAW but want to take advantage of the Apple image pipeline data like noise reduction and multi-frame exposure adjustments. After switching on, more details can be retained for post editing. Currently, only iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max support this format which size will be approximately 25MB.

Support AirPods Max

AirPods Max, Apple's high-end wireless noise-cancelling headphone, is announced by Apple on December 8th. The functions of high fidelity, audio for rich sound, adaptive EQ for adjusting sound in real time to the personal fit of the ear cushions, Active Noise Cancellation for blocking environmental noise, Transparency mode and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for a theater-like experience will be only available in iOS 14.3.

Apple Fitness+

Apple Fitness is Apple's brand new service designed to work with Apple Watch. This service provides guided and professional workouts provided by Apple-hired trainers, in where Apple Watch is used to track the progress of workouts. It costs $9.99 per month, and is included in Apple One Premier.

Air Quality in Weather

Air quality health recommendations are now provided in Weather at certain air quality levels for U.S., UK, Germany, India and Mexico, with air quality. Air quality data is now available in Weather, Maps and Siri for locations in China mainland. This function is practical, especially when the haze comes in winter when it can provide a protective reference for going out.

Home Screen Shortcut

iOS 14.3 makes it easier and faster to launch applications with custom icons from the home screen. When opening an application with a custom icon created using a shortcut, the application will no longer be routed through the "shortcut" application, but can be opened faster. The banner will still pop up, but it is more simplified than before.

Bug Fixes

• Some MMS messages may not be received
• Contact groups failed to display members when composing a message
• Some videos would not appear correctly when shared from the Photos app
• App folders may fail to open
• Spotlight search results, and opening apps from Spotlight may not work
• Bluetooth could be unavailable in Settings
• MagSafe Duo Charger could wirelessly charge your iPhone at less than the maximum power
• Wireless accessories and peripherals using the WAC protocol could fail to complete setup
• The keyboard would dismiss when adding a list in Reminders while using VoiceOver

How to Upgrade to iOS 14.3？

Navigate to Settings app > General > Software Update > Download and Install.

If you have automatic software updates enabled, you should be prompted to restart your phone and apply the update sometime in the first week or so of its availability, but manually triggering the update is the fastest way to get it.

Note: Make sure you have backed up your iPhone before upgrading.

How to Back Up iPhone？

Step 1: Download Leawo iTransfer.

Step 2: Connect iPhone to computer and run the software. It will automatically detect your iPhone. Click the name of your iPhone and choose a library of iPhone in the left sidebar.

Step 3: Click the transfer button to transfer your iPhone data to your computer.

Step 4: Choose output directory.