iOS 14.2 marks a significant update following Apple's rollout of iOS 14 in September. While iOS 14.1 focused on performance enhancements and stability tweaks, iOS 14.2 introduces several notable features and improvements.
Apple has just released iOS 14.2, bringing over 100 new emojis, wallpapers, and enhancements to Control Center and AirPods. Here's a detailed look at what's new in iOS 14.2.
What's New in iOS 14.2: To Update or Not to Update?
1. What's New in iOS 14.2?
As mentioned earlier by Mytour, iOS 14.2 brings a major update with a range of useful features and enhancements. Specifically:
- Control Center now includes a new Shazam toggle button. To add this button, go to Settings => Control Center => add Music Recognition feature. From now on, simply swipe and tap the button, and Shazam will identify songs in the background.
In addition to the new Shazam button, Control Center also includes additional options for better media playback control, including suggested content in the Now Playing section.
- Packaging of new emojis and emoticons (mostly from iOS 14.2 beta 2 and iPadOS 14.2 beta 2 versions).
- The Magnifier feature now has the ability to detect people within its range and estimate the distance from them to you.
- Added support for MagSafe Leather Sleeve.
- Added option to alert when headphone volume exceeds the limit.
- Option to use HomePod as default audio output for Apple TV 4K, including stereo and surround sound (including Dolby Atmos).
- Option to optimize AirPods battery charging to extend device battery life.
- Added 8 new wallpapers, including both light and dark mode backgrounds.
- Support for Intercom across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay devices.
In addition to the highlighted features, iOS 14.2 also includes several annoying bug fixes, including:
- Issue where apps don't display in order on the main screen dock.
- Black screen issue with Camera Viewfinder on startup.
- Keyboard glitch on lock screen when users input passcode.
- Image widget bug not displaying content.
- Weather widget issue displaying inaccurate temperature when switching from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
- Voice Memos recording tool glitching during incoming calls.
- Black screen bug when playing Netflix videos.
- Apple Cash malfunction, unable to send and receive money via Siri commands.
- Apple Watch app automatically closing, unable to reopen, and various other annoying bugs.
2. Updating to iOS 14.2
To update to iOS 14.2, simply open the Settings app => General => Software Update, find and install the latest version.
Alternatively, you can follow the most detailed iOS upgrade guide for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad here.
- More info: How to upgrade iOS for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.
Or you can download the iOS 14.2 .ipsw version for your device Here
Here, Mytour has just briefed you on what's new in iOS 14.2? As well as how to install and update iOS 14.2? Additionally, if you have any further queries or questions that need answering, readers can leave their comments below the article.
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