Should you update to iOS 15.2 - Apple's latest update, high security, able to verify the authenticity of components?

On December 14th, Apple officially released the iOS 15.2 update for iPhone users worldwide. The iOS 15.2 update is introduced to address lingering issues from previous updates and bring exciting new features to users. So, should you update to iOS 15.2 right away?

In this article, I'll help you discover what's new in iOS 15.2 compared to previous updates. Let's dive in!

What's new in iOS 15.2?

1. Privacy Report

The official iOS 15.2 update will provide you with reports on the privacy of your apps. This is a new security feature that many users appreciate because it allows you to see how often apps have accessed your personal information such as location, photos, camera, microphone, and contacts in the past 7 days.

This feature will help you control what permissions apps are accessing on your device, displayed in an extremely detailed list, preventing apps from secretly accessing your device's permissions.

2. Legacy Contacts

Digital Legacy is a feature that allows you to choose a contact and grant them access to your iOS data in case of unfortunate events.

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.

3. Tracking iPhone Repair History

This is the feature I value most in this iOS 15.2 update. With this feature, you can check if the components in your device such as camera, battery, screen, etc., are genuine in case you take your phone for repair or buy a used iPhone.

This feature is designed to support Apple's upcoming program where users will be allowed to purchase iPhone components for self-repair. It also helps protect users from being deceived by low-quality, non-genuine components on the market.

In addition, iOS 15.2 also introduces several other new features such as:

• Hide My Email is available in the Mail app for iCloud+ subscribers, allowing you to quickly create random email addresses.
• Find My can locate an 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 symbol and see year-to-date performance when viewing a chart.
• Improved Apple Maps for CarPlay.
• You can now toggle the Macro mode feature on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

In addition, iOS 15.2 also fixes some lingering minor issues from previous updates such as:

• Siri may not respond while VoiceOver is running and the iPhone is locked.
• ProRAW photos may appear overexposed when viewed in third-party photo editing apps.
• HomeKit scenes including garage door may not operate from CarPlay when your iPhone is locked.
• CarPlay may not update currently playing information for certain apps.
• Streaming video apps may fail to load content on iPhone 13 models.
• Calendar events may appear on incorrect dates for Microsoft Exchange users.

Which devices are supported by iOS 15.2?

According to Macworld, iOS 15.2 can now be updated on both iPhone and iPad. Specifically, for iPhone, devices from iPhone 6s onwards such as iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12,... can all be updated to iOS 15.2.

For iPad, iOS 15.2 can be updated on:

• All iPad Pro models
• iPad Air 2 and later (for iPad Air series)
• iPad 5th generation and later (for standard iPad series)
• iPad mini 4 and later (for iPad mini series)

Should you update to iOS 15.2?

If you feel that the current update is still working fine for you or you don't have much need for new features in iOS 15.2, you can continue using the old update. Although there are some minor issues, overall it doesn't significantly impact your device experience.

However, for those who love the latest technology and have high security needs for their devices, I think you should consider updating to the official iOS 15.2 release.

• How to update to iOS 15.2 officially to avoid buying counterfeit products.

With iOS 15.2, in cases where you encounter issues with your iPhone or iPad that require repairs, you can still check if the replaced components are genuine thanks to the standout feature in this version, allowing you to have more peace of mind during usage.

However, if your phone doesn't have enough storage to download the update or it's too old, experiencing lagging issues, and you're looking to upgrade to a new iPhone for the best usage experience, you can visit TopZone.

TopZone is the premium authorized Apple store system in Vietnam. TopZone stores focus on providing genuine and quality Apple products to consumers. When purchasing here, customers are entitled to warranty, exchange, and return policies similar to those currently applied at The Gioi Di Dong and Minprice.

• Warranty and Product Return Policy | Mytour

Currently, TopZone has 4 stores in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, including:

In Ho Chi Minh City:

• 191 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 6, District 3.
• 670 Au Co, Ward 10, Tan Binh District.

In Hanoi:

• 291 Nguyen Van Cu, Ngoc Lam Ward, Long Bien District.
• 238 Nguyen Trai, Trung Van Ward, Nam Tu Liem District.

Opening hours: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.

Additionally, TopZone also supports online ordering of products available in stores. You can completely trust that you can both own Apple products and ensure the health safety for yourself and your family.

SHOP ONLINE AT TOPZONE

Summary

With the highlighted features mentioned above, do you plan to update to iOS 15.2 right away? Leave a comment below and let me know.

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