Skip to main content

iOS 15.4 beta 2 now rolling out to developers with new Face ID features and more [U: Public beta]

Update February 9, 2022: iOS 15.4 beta 2 is now rolling out to public beta testers as well. Check out our full roundup of everything new right here.

Two weeks after releasing the first beta to developers, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.4 beta 2 to developers. The company also has a new beta of iPadOS 15.4 as well as watchOS 8.5. Head below for the full details on these latest releases from Apple.

Today’s new release of iOS 15.4 beta 2 is available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings app. As usual, if the update does not immediately appear for download, keep checking, as it sometimes takes a few minutes to roll out to all registered developers. The build number of iOS 15.4 beta 2 is 19E5219e.

As we’ve covered extensively over the last week, iOS 15.4 includes a wide range of new features for iPhone and iPad users. For iPhone users, there is Face ID support while wearing masks for the first time. iPadOS 15.4 also includes the highly-anticipated Universal Control feature. There are also over 30 new emoji from which to choose, changes to iCloud Keychain, and more.

Here are all of the new betas rolling out today: 

  • iOS 15.4 (Build number: 19E5219e) 
  • iPadOS 15.4 (Build number: 19E5219e) 
  • macOS 12.3 (Build number: 21E5206e) 
  • tvOS 15.4 and HomePodOS 15.4 (Build number: 19L5419e)

If you spot any changes in the new betas from Apple today, let us know in the comments below or on Twitter @9to5Mac. Stay tuned for our full hands-on coverage with the new releases right here at 9to5Mac

Read more about iOS 15.4: 

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Comments

Author

Avatar for Chance Miller Chance Miller

Chance is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, overseeing the entire site’s operations. He also hosts the 9to5Mac Daily and 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcasts.

You can send tips, questions, and typos to chance@9to5mac.com.

Manage push notifications

notification icon
We would like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates.
notification icon
You are subscribed to notifications
notification icon
We would like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates.
notification icon
You are subscribed to notifications