iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 rolling out with notification “for non-genuine camera”

After many betas, Apple is finally rolling out the official stable release of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. The two updates bring significant improvements as well as kernel and Webkit security fixes. For that reason, it’s recommended to install these updates at once. Interestingly, the new firmware also brings a controversial feature – the rumored notification that will alert iPhone 12 users if they have “non-genuine cameras”.

According to Apple, an unnamed malicious app could gain elevated privileges and serves as a gateway for exploits. The WebKit issues allowed remote attackers to execute harmful code on your handset.

The new iOS 14.4 update comes for iPhone 6s and up. It also covers the iPod Touch 7gen. The new iPadOS 14.4 will reach iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and up. Apart from the new notification that will alert whether your iPhone 12 has modified cameras, it also grants the ability to scan smaller QR codes. There is also an option to classify Bluetooth devices in settings that help collect Headphone Audio Level measurements on third party devices.

Worth noting that HomePod Mini owners will also be getting Ultra Wideband support on iPhone 1 and 12 models which come Apple’s U1 chip. This can speed up the handoff feature between HomePod mini and iPhone. It can ensure faster music transfers and haptic feedback. You can see all details through the changelog below:

iOS 14.4 update changelog:

• Smaller QR codes for the camera.
• Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications.
• Notifications for when the camera on your iPhone is unable to be verified as a new, genuine Apple camera in iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
• Fix for artifacts appearing in HDR photos taken with iPhone 12 Pro.
• Fixed the widget issue not displaying updated Activity data.
• Fixes the issue with typing getting delayed and word suggestions may not appear in the keyboard.
• The keyboard may not come up in the correct language in Messages.
• Fix for Audio stories from the News app in CarPlay may not resume after being paused for spoken directions or Siri.
• Fixes the Enabling Switch Control in Accessibility may prevent phone calls from being answered from the Lock Screen.

iPadOS 14.4 changelog:

• Smaller QR codes for the camera.
• Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications.
• Fix Typing may be delayed and word suggestions may not appear in the keyboard.
• Fixed the issue with the keyboard not coming up in the correct language in Messages.

The update is rolling out in a gradual manner, so it may take a couple of days to reach all devices.