New features and enhancements

This release includes the following new features and enhancements.

  • Content changes for rebranding and distribution: Product documentation has been rebranded to align with Ivanti standards and is now available on the Ivanti Product Documentation page.

  • Configure Encrypted DNS settings: Encrypted DNS allows administrators to enhance security without needing to configure a VPN. These settings can be managed via MDM. This feature is supported on iOS 14.0+ and macOS 11.0+ devices. For more information, see Configuring encrypted DNS settings.

  • New restrictions added for iOS 14.5 devices: Three new iOS restrictions have been added:

    • Join only WiFi networks installed by a WiFi payload

    • Allow auto unlock

    • Allow putting into recovery mode from an unpaired device

    For more information, see iOS and tvOS restrictions settings.

  • New policy added - eSIM Refresh Cellular Plan: Embedded SIMs ("eSIM") make it easier to switch from one cellular carrier to another. This new feature allows administrators to configure an eSIM Refresh Cellular Plan policy using the carrier's URL. Applicable only to iPads with iPadOS 13.0+ and iOS 14.0+ that have a cellular plan.

    For more information, see Configuring an eSIM refresh cellular plan policy.