Apple released iOS 14.3 for the HomePod mini and the classic model in the middle of the month provided. It has now been discovered that the update gives the Mini model support for selected 18-watt power supplies.
Like in a Reddit thread mentioned, by The 8-Bit discovered , HomePod mini now works with Apple's own 18W USB-C power adapter and select 18W adapters from third-party manufacturers like Aukey. One user was even able to power HomePod mini with an 18W battery pack from Cygnett, allowing for portable use. Previously, when users attempted to use HomePod mini with a power adapter rated at less than 20W, the speaker would simply display an orange light and be inoperable. This may still be the case with certain 18W power adapters, as certain power profiles are required. Apple includes a 20W charger with HomePod mini, but some customers may want to use the 18W charger originally included with the iPhone 11 Pro or an iPad Pro for various reasons. (Image: Apple)
iOS 14.3 update description (iPhone):
Apple Fitness+
- A new fitness experience thanks to Apple Watch with studio-style workouts available on your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV (Apple Watch Series 3 and later)
- New Fitness app on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV to browse Fitness+ workouts, trainers and personalized recommendations
- Each week, video workouts are added in ten popular workout types: High-Intensity Interval Training, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Core, Strength, Dance, Rowing, Treadmill Running, Treadmill Walking and Mindful Cool Down
- Playlists curated by Fitness+ trainers to complement your workout
- Fitness+ subscription available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States
AirPods Max
- Support for AirPods Max, new over-ear headphones
- High-fidelity audio for rich sound
- Adaptive EQ adjusts the sound in real time to the personal fit of the ear pads
- Active noise cancellation to suppress ambient noise
- Transparency mode to hear the environment around you
- Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for a theater-like listening experience
Photos
- Apple ProRAW photos can be taken with the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Apple ProRAW photos can be edited in the Photos app
- option to record video at 25 fps
- Mirroring the front-facing camera for still photos on iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X
Privacy
- New Privacy Information section on App Store pages that includes a developer-reported summary of the app's privacy practices
TV application
- A brand new Apple TV+ tab makes it easy to discover and watch Apple Original shows and movies
- Advanced search so you can browse by categories such as genre and see recent searches and suggestions as you type
- Top search results with the most relevant matches across movies, TV shows, cast, channels and sports
app clips
- Support for launching application clips by scanning Apple-designed application clip codes via the camera or Control Center
Health
- Ability to indicate pregnancy, breastfeeding or contraceptive use in cycle tracking in the Health app to better manage period and fertile window prediction
Weather
- Air quality data is now available in Weather, Maps, and Siri for locations in mainland China
- Weather and Siri provide air quality health advisories at certain air quality levels for the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, and Mexico
- Air quality data in Weather, Maps and Siri reflect updated national scales for Germany and Mexico
Safari
- Ecosia search engine option in Safari
