Best new features in iOS 16.4

There are some cool new features in iOS 16.4, which Apple just released to the public as a free download.

There’s a bunch of new emoji (the new “high five” will no doubt be useful), better HomeKit architecture, web push notifications and more.

Even skeuomorphism is back. Apple resurrected a popular skeuomorphic feature that was killed off in the austere Jony Ive era. Now it’s back. See our top post for details.

Also in today’s newsletter:

There’s also new software for your Mac or iPad.
Learn the best way to remove duplicate photos and save precious storage space on your devices.
Turn your iPad into a mini iMac with this cool magnetic stand, and save 15% when you buy a matching Magnetic Folio case.
Woot! has a mega-sale this week on iMacs and MacBooks.
Poll results are in: Cult of Mac readers want Apple to sell AirPods in multiple colors, not just white.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

15 iOS 16.4 features to try right away

Apple just released iOS 16.4. As soon as you upgrade your iPhone, check out these top 15 new features and significant changes.

www.cultofmac.com/810151/ios-16-4-new-features

macOS Ventura 13.3 and iPadOS 16.4 usher in new emoji and other improvements

The wait is over for macOS Ventura 13.3 and iPadOS 16.4. While not major updates, they do include new features.

www.cultofmac.com/810616/macos-ventura-13-3-and-ipados-16-4-usher-in-new-emoji-and-other-improvements

Tim Cook touts 'symbiotic' relationship between Apple and China

Cook spoke about the "symbiotic kind of relationship" that Apple and China have at the China Development Forum over the weekend.

www.cultofmac.com/810574/apple-china-symbiotic-relationship-tim-cook-ceo

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Get 15% off when you pair magnetic iPad case with stand

Right now you bundle Elago's Magnetic Folio case with the company's magnetic stand for 15% off when you buy them together.

www.cultofmac.com/810485/get-15-off-when-you-pair-magnetic-ipad-case-with-stand

Get up to 46% off iMacs and MacBooks this week

Amazon bargain site Woot! is pushing M1 iMacs and MacBooks at low prices through April 3, with up to 46% off some machines.

www.cultofmac.com/810589/get-up-to-46-off-imacs-and-macbooks-this-week

Add 2 external displays and zippy charging with new 9-in-1 dock

Ugreen's new multiport docking station -- with nine ports for most needs -- also helps an M1 MacBook drive two external displays.

www.cultofmac.com/810452/add-2-external-displays-plus-zippy-charging-with-new-9-in-1-dock

How to remove duplicate photos on iPhone, iPad and Mac

In iOS 16.4, released today, duplicates will now be detected between Shared iCloud Photo Libraries. If you have this set up, check for duplicates again — there are likely to be hundreds more after updating.

www.cultofmac.com/803364/remove-duplicate-photos-iphone-mac

Latest iPhone 15 rumors sound like a mixed bag [The CultCast]

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: iPhone rumors are flying, and some of them sound fantastic! But then there's the one about a potentially troublesome mute button …

www.cultofmac.com/810437/iphone-15-rumors-the-cultcast