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Exploring iOS 12.2: Exciting Upgrades and Features
Let's delve into the notable features, fresh changes, and exciting upgrades brought by iOS 12.2:
Discover Apple News+
iOS 12.2 brings an update to the Apple News app, introducing additional support for Apple News+. The magazine subscription service, priced at $9.99 per month, is currently available only in the United States and Canada.
New Animoji Characters
In the iOS 12.2 update, Apple adds 4 new Animoji characters: parrot, wild boar, giraffe, and shark, bringing the total Animoji count on iOS 12 to 24.
HomeKit TV and Control Support
Earlier this year, Apple announced AirPlay 2 support for third-party TVs like Vizio and Samsung. iOS 12.2 adds HomeKit support for AirPlay 2-enabled TVs.
Revamped Screen Mirroring Icon in Control Center
In the iOS 12.2 update, Apple refreshes the Screen Mirroring icon in the Control Center, making it easier for users to identify when they're casting their screens.
Faster Apple Cash Transfers
Apple introduces the additional Add Money option in the Wallet app, enabling users to transfer funds swiftly.
New AirPlay Icon
With iOS 12.2, Apple updates the AirPlay icon in the Control Center, aligning it more closely with icons on other platforms like macOS.
Wallet App Enhancement
Additionally, the Wallet app now updates to display recent transactions organized by year.
Alerts for Insecure Websites
When users access insecure websites, specifically those without HTTPS connections, a notification 'Not Secured' will be displayed on the screen.
Apple Maps Shows Air Quality Index
Previously, users could find air quality index information for a specific area in the Weather app. The good news is Apple has brought this information to Apple Maps. To activate this option, simply visit Maps Settings.
Redesigned Apple TV Remote Interface
The Apple TV Remote interface receives a fresh design, featuring a darker color scheme.
Refined Apple News Logo
The Apple News logo gets a refinement; instead of using the logo with the text 'Apple News' as before, Apple adopts a new logo to better align with Apple TV and Apple Pay.
Apple News in Canada
iOS 12.2 also expands Apple News to support users in Canada. The latest news will be available in both English and French.
Changes in the About Screen
Apple makes adjustments, bringing changes to the About screen in the Settings app, making it easier to find information.
Enhanced Audio Quality in iMessage
With the iOS 12.2 update, the audio quality of messages in iMessage sees significant improvement. Apple transitions from the AMR codec to the new Opus codec at a frequency of 24,000 Hz, greatly enhancing audio quality.
5G for AT&T Users
If you own the latest Apple iPhone devices and are using AT&T's network, after updating to iOS 12.2, users will see the '5G E' icon displayed on the status bar.
Enhancements to Downtime Feature in Screen Time
iOS 12.2 allows users to set daily Downtime options. Previously, users could only activate this feature on weekends and specific times.
Logitech Crayon Support for iPad Pro
iOS 12.2 adds support for the Logitech Crayon stylus for the 2018 iPad Pro lineup.
In this article, Mytour has just introduced to you what's new in iOS 12.2. The noteworthy updates are now rolling out to all users, so why hesitate? Update to iOS 12.2 right away.
