More than a month after the public release of iOS and iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1 and tvOS 15.1, Apple has made available to developers the Release Candidate versions, the ones that will probably be released next week in a stable form, of iOS and iPadOS 15.2. tvOS 15.2 and watchOS 8.3 (oddly 8.2 was skipped). These new betas arrive only one week after the previous ones. MacOS 12.1 Monterey RC also released.
COME INSTALLARLE
Like all betas, these RCs of iOS, iPadOS and macOS can also be downloaded in OTA mode, directly from the settings, after installing the appropriate profiles from the Apple Developer Center. For installation on iPhone and iPad, it is necessary to have at least 20% of residual charge or better still to keep the device connected to the mains during the update. It is also possible to update under the 5G network if the functionality has been activated in the settings.
For watchOS, the app on the connected iPhone must be used and Apple Watch must have at least 50% autonomy and be within range of the iPhone it is associated with. To install the beta on tvOS you need to download the profile using Xcode.
THE NEWS OF IOS, IPADOS AND WATCHOS
At the moment, there is no information regarding any new features in these Release Candidates.
iOS 15.2 adds Apple Music Voice Plan , a new type of subscription that provides access to music via Siri. This update also includes the App Privacy Report, new child and parental safety features in Messages, and other features and bug fixes for your iPhone.
With previous betas, on iOS, the brightness sensor on the iPhone had been reported in bug, probably fixed. Also, with the first betas, “Privacy Report for Apps” has arrived on iOS and iPadOS 15.2, a feature that allows users to view app activity in a new section of Settings. The data will start showing once the apps are used. If desired, it is still possible to disable it.
With beta 2, a button has also arrived in the camera app of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max to manually activate the macro mode if the automatic mode is deactivated. News also with regard to the search for AirTags and the “heir contact” to leave one’s digital heritage.
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With the second beta, the Communication Safety function has also arrived, which allows you to automatically obscure images deemed inappropriate by the automatic learning algorithms present directly on the device. Once potentially explicit content has been detected, a message will be displayed in which minors (up to 13 years old) will be notified of sending a message to their parents in case they decide to view it anyway. The messages are different and offer a variety of advice on how to behave.
Image checking runs on the device, does not affect end-to-end message encryption, and no indication of potentially explicit photodetection will leave the device. Apple doesn’t have access to Messages. The feature can be enabled by parents and is “opt-in” rather than enabled by default.
Other new features in iOS 15.2:
- Hide My Email is available in the Mail app for iCloud + subscribers to create unique and random email addresses
- Where is it can locate iPhone for up to five hours in Power Reserve
- Stocks allow you to view the currency for a ticker and see the performance since the beginning of the year when viewing charts
- Reminders and Notes now allow you to delete or rename tags
Also fixed several bugs:
- Siri may become unresponsive while VoiceOver is running and iPhone is locked
- ProRAW photos may appear overexposed when viewed in third-party photo editing apps
- HomeKit scenes that include a garage door may not be played by CarPlay when your iPhone is locked
- CarPlay may not update Now Playing information for some apps
- Video streaming apps may not load content on iPhone 13 models
- Calendar events may appear on a wrong day for Microsoft Exchange users
As for watchOS 8.3, here is the changelog:
- The Apple Music Voice plan gives you access to all Apple Music songs, playlists and stations via Siri.
- Support for app privacy report, which allows you to monitor access to data and sensors.
- Fixed an issue where notifications could unexpectedly interrupt Mindfulness sessions for some users.
WHAT’S NEW IN MACOS 12.1
macOS Monterey 12.1 adds SharePlay, a whole new way to share experiences with family and friends in FaceTime. This update also includes the Apple Music Voice Plan, new child and parent safety features in Messages, Redesigned Memories in Photos, and other features. In Photos, memories have been redesigned with a new interactive interface, new animation and transition styles, and multiple image collages.
Also fixed several bugs in macOS:
- The desktop and screensaver may appear blank after selecting photos from the Photos library
- The trackpad may not respond to taps or clicks
- External displays may not charge some MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers when connected via Thunderbolt or USB-C
- Playing HDR videos on YouTube.com may cause freezes on MacBook Pro 2021 computers
- Menu bar extras may be obscured by the camera bay on MacBook Pro 2021 computers
- MagSafe may stop charging on 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro computers when the lid is closed and the system is off