Facebook's anti-Apple campaign, new features in iOS 14.5 & more on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week, on the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss Apple's next iOS 14 beta and how it will let you unlock your iPhone even when wearing a mask, the best mics for Zoom calls and podcasting, precipitation forecasts in Weather, Facebook testing ad tracking notifications, and so much more!

Apple has released the first betas for iOS 14.5, which includes PlayStation 5 DualSense controller support, Fitness+ adds AirPlay, Siri gets improved ability to call emergency services, and there's also Apple's new privacy tracking notifications.Among these features, iOS 14.5 will allow users to unlock their iPhone while wearing a mask if they are also wearing an Apple Watch running watchOS 7.5. Some people are concerned over security implications, but users will be able to re-lock their iPhone from a notification shown on their Apple Watch instantly.

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