Unlock your iPhone wearing a mask or tell your story with all new emoji.

We all love nothing more than a good iOS update and the latest from Apple is certainly not one to miss.

iOS 14.5 has a whole bunch of features that are set to make your iPhone experience so much cooler – and of course more useful too.

These updates are the biggest that we’ve seen since iOS 14 so we’re pretty excited and we’re here to tell you all the reasons why you should be excited too.

From unlocking your iPhone while wearing a mask to all new emoji characters, Apple have really delivered with this update.

Here are the absolute best features that you should be aware of, plus info on how to download it.

Wearing a mask? No problem.

We simply have to talk about this feature first. It’s the one that we’ve all been waiting for and in true Apple fashion, they’ve answered our prayers.

We’ve all felt the stress that comes with face masks. Yes, we know they’re safe. Yes, we know they’re important.

But that doesn’t stop the frustration that we feel when we’re eagerly trying to pay for our dinner in Tesco on Apple Pay.

No matter how hard you stare into your front camera, Apple Pay just wont work. You’re left stood with a disappointed look on your face and forced to enter your password.

Thankfully, Apple’s iOS 14.5 software eliminates this issue and lets you unlock your iPhone even while wearing a mask – the only catch is that you have to be wearing your Apple Watch with watchOS 7.4 downloaded.

Unlocking your iPhone while wearing a mask is easy peasy!

Getting started is easy peasy and we’ve put all the steps here in .

Crowdsource with iOS 14.5.

No. We said crowdsource, not crowd surf. It’s not quite as rock and roll as crowd surfing, but it’s certainly more useful.

iOS 14.5 includes a crowdsourcing feature that allows you to report accidents, hazards, and speed cameras along a route in Maps, courtesy of the new Report button, available in the Apple Maps app.

You can get on board all the reporting fun directly on your iPhone and in CarPlay. This is great news for you in so many ways.

Of course, you can report any incidents or problems that may be causing traffic, but this also means other iPhone users can report them too. Hopefully this means you’ll be more than aware of any delays, right before you travel!

1) Tap on the info button in the upper right corner of the Maps app.

2) Select Report an Issue.

3) Select either accident, hazard or speed check from the list of options that appears.

This handy feature will make your commute all the more enjoyable and will keep everyone on the roads safe – so long as they have an iPhone of course. It may be time to get one if not…

What’s your ETA?

It means estimated time of arrival of course – Apple are down with the lingo and we’re here for it. It’s not necessary to be driving everywhere, what with global warming and fuel costs.

Some of us prefer going for a scenic walk or a cycle, especially on those rare days where the sun likes to make an appearance.

Maps on iPhone integrated walking and cycling routes a while ago but iOS 14.5 now lets you share your ETA to someone via the Messages app.

This is great for when your friends are pestering you asking how long you’re going to be or if your colleague is covering you at work because your alarm didn’t go off, again.

To send your ETA simply make a request to Siri or tap on the route card located at the bottom of your screen on Maps.

Two’s better than one.

For those of you who take full advantage of iPhone’s Dual-SIM function, you’ll be thrilled to learn that iOS 14.5 now supports 5G in Dual-SIM mode on the iPhone 12 models.

Dual-SIM works by allowing two lines of service on one iPhone, which is perfect for those of you who use your phone a lot for work and want to keep that work home-life balance in check.

It was previously limited to LTE but this update now lets you enjoy the perks of 5G on both lines.

A pretty big win for the workaholics of the world.

iOS 14.5 sets your heart on fire.

Well, not literally but we do think your heart will be feeling all kinds of things about the new emoji.

iOS 14.5 brings several new emoji including an epic heart on fire that we think will be fantastic for telling someone just how much you love them – or explaining how furious you are, we’re not sure yet.

Alongside this one, the new update has delivered a mending heart, an exhaling face, a face with spiral eyes and a face in the clouds.

The new emoji we love the most would have to be the different gender options for people with beards and also new couple emoji that have a variety of skin tone mixes.

More inclusive emoji? Yes please!

We hope that these new emoji will assist in make everyone feel more included and represented and better everyone’s texting experience.

The blood has been taken from the syringe emoji which perfectly represents the COVID-19 vaccination while the headphone emoji looked like a set of AirPods. How creative!

Spotify VS Apple Music.

iOS 14.5 lets you finally settle the Spotify VS Apple Music debate. Everyone is different and while some people get their kicks out of Spotify’s pre-made playlists on a run, others love nothing more than Apple’s recommended artists.

There’s no right or wrong, but until now, Apple Music was always the default music player on your iPhone.

Are you a Spotify fan or an Apple Music fan? 

This means that whenever you asked Siri to play a song, it would always play from Apple Music. You can now set it to be Spotify if you so please, or whatever other rogue music player takes your fancy.

This will seriously change the way you DJ at parties and gatherings (once COVID restrictions permit of course) and will make it so much easier to change songs using your voice. It’s super easy to and you’ll be bopping along in no time.

Siri, is that you?

You almost won’t recognise Siri with the iOS 14.5 update and its fancy new voices. Siri no longer has a default female voice, in fact users can choose between two new English Siri voices.

After downloading iOS 14.5, iPhone users will discover a Siri Voice option in their Siri settings. The Accent section that we’re all so familiar with, will change to Variety letting you choose which voice you prefer. We’re sure you’ll have fun with that!

Sharing is caring.

We’re all suckers for a good song, whether that’s something upbeat, sad, chilled or something that matches your angry mood.

iOS 14.5 brings new updates to Apple Music that will let you share your favourite songs with your nearest and dearest.

In your Apple Music Library, the download button has been swapped for three dots that have a wide range of options for a better music experience.

After all, listening to music alone is cool but is it as cool as sharing your awesome music taste with others? We don’t think so.

Share those classic song lyrics with your nearest and dearest.

Share Lyrics is a new feature that lets you send direct lyrics and song clips to others. It’s perfect if you want to show someone a song you really like or perhaps for conveying how you feel about someone – if you’re into that cheesy stuff.

City Charts is another update brought to Apple Music which lets iPhone users access playlists that feature the most played songs in more than 100 cities around the world. Feel like broadening your musical horizon? Why not literally, well, broaden it!

How do I get it?

Downloading iOS 14.5 is the easiest part.

1) Back up your device to iCloud or iTunes. (Just in case something goes wrong, we don't want to be held accountable)

2) Go to Settings on your iPhone

3) Head to General.

4) Select Software Update.

5) Press Download and Update.

Your iPhone will begin downloading the software and all you have to do is wait.

All of this and more.

These are just a few of the endless features that Apple’s new iOS 14.5 update brings. There are lots of smaller bits and pieces that just make for easier phone usage such as updates to your reminders app and a search tab in the News app.

Of course, to get in on all the iOS 14.5 fun, you’ve got to be sporting an iPhone. If you’re on the hunt for an upgrade or switching from Android, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve got some on iPhone available now. You can buy yours today and start enjoying iOS 14.5 as soon as tomorrow with free next day delivery. Did we mention that we have deals on the new purple ? We do.