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Should you update to iOS 15.2 RC?. Source: Brandon Butch.Recently, Apple released iOS 15.2 RC (Release Candidate), the latest update for iOS 15 introduced to iPhone users and the developer community who have signed up for the beta program. So what's new with iOS 15.2 RC? Should users update to iOS 15.2? Which devices are supported?
Firstly, let's take a look at the changes coming with the new iOS 15.2 RC.
1. Apple Music Voice Plan
The Apple Music Voice Plan service will debut on iOS 15.2 RC. Source: 9to5macOn iOS 15.2, Apple will introduce the Apple Music Voice Plan – a new Apple Music service package, bringing a simpler interface for users. Additionally, you can also listen to your favorite music by interacting with the virtual assistant Siri through commands like: “Hey Siri, play ABC playlist”, or “Hey Siri, play XYZ album”,..
The Apple Music Voice package will cost around 4.99 USD/month (equivalent to 115,000 Vietnamese dong).
2. Privacy Report
iOS 15.2 RC will be more secure with the Privacy Report feature. Source: 9to5mac.The upcoming iOS 15.2 update will support app privacy reports, a new security feature designed to allow users to view the frequency of apps accessing their sensitive information such as location, photos, camera, microphone, and contacts over the past 7 days.
To enable this feature, users need to go to Settings, select the Security section, and choose App Privacy Report. Here, you can enable this feature.
3. Secure Contact Information
The new Secure Contact Information feature on iOS 15.2 RC. Source: macrumors.The upcoming iOS 15.2 update will also introduce new safety features for the Messages app. With this new feature, Messages will alert children when they receive or send photos containing sensitive images.
When a child receives an image in the Messages app containing nudity, the image will be blurred. If the child presses “View Photo”, they will see a notification explaining why the image is considered inappropriate. With this feature, parents can be more reassured in managing their children.
- iOS 15.2 will feature intelligent alerts for sending sensitive images.
4. Legacy Contacts
The Legacy Contacts feature on iOS 15.2. Source: 9to5mac.Digital Legacy allows you to select a contact and grant them access to your iOS data in case of unfortunate passing.
You can find the new Digital Legacy feature in the Settings app > your name at the top > Password and Security > Legacy contact > Add Legacy Contact to select a person to grant access in your contacts. The person granted this access will be called a “Legacy Contact” (Người liên hệ kế thừa).
Apple explains that the person you designate as a Legacy Contact will be able to “access data stored in your account after you pass away,” including “photos, messages, notes, files, contacts, calendar events, downloaded apps, backups, and more.” The data will not include your iCloud Keychain or licensed media.
5. New Tab Store in TV App
New TV interface on iOS 15.2 RC. Source: 9to5macThe new “Store” section in the TV app on iPhone and iPad will allow you to quickly access the iTunes Store to buy or rent movies and TV shows. This will make your operations faster, while also helping filter out content exclusive to streaming services.
For iPad users, the new Store tab has also been redesigned to be more spacious, with a new sidebar making it easier to navigate between different sections of the TV app.
6. Other New Features
- Hide My Email is now available in the Mail app for iCloud+ subscribers, allowing you to quickly create random email addresses.
- Find My can locate your iPhone for up to 5 hours when it's in Power Reserve mode.
- Now you can delete or rename tags in the Reminders and Notes apps.
- Stocks lets you view currency for a ticker symbol and see annual performance when viewing a chart.
- Improved Apple Maps for CarPlay.
- You can toggle Macro mode on/off on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
7. Bug Fixes
- Siri may not respond while VoiceOver is active and iPhone is locked.
- ProRAW photos may be overexposed when viewed in third-party photo editing apps.
- HomeKit scenes including garage doors may not function via CarPlay with locked iPhone.
- CarPlay may fail to update playback information for certain apps.
- Video streaming apps may encounter content loading issues on iPhone 13 models.
- Calendar events may display incorrect dates for Microsoft Exchange users.
Should You Update to iOS 15.2 RC? Which iPhone Devices Will Be Supported?
iOS 15.2 RC (approximately 5.27 GB in size) has been rolled out to iPhone users worldwide.The iOS 15.2 RC update brings some new features for users, providing additional utilities regarding service packages and addressing some lingering issues from the previous version.
If you're currently using iOS 15, it's advisable to upgrade to iOS 15.2 RC immediately for the optimal user experience. This upgrade is designed to rectify minor glitches, thus all iOS 15 devices are eligible for the update.
Check out the list of devices and how to update to iOS 15.2 RC here for reference.
Have you updated to iOS 15.2 RC for your device yet? Feel free to leave your comments below for further discussion!
Source: 9to5mac
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