The third beta version of iOS 15.2 has been available since last night. Same for iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2 and watchOS 8.3. In addition to the bug fixes, here are the notable additions we noticed:
- Apple Arcade :When performing a Spotlight search for a game, it says “Arcade” if the game is only available through the service of the same name
- iCloud Private Relay:name change, function becomes Bloodhound IP address tracking
- Macro Control:new setting that lets the camera automatically switch to the ultra-wide-angle lens for macro videos and photos
- Reminders:possibilities to edit and delete tags in batches in the Reminders application
- Apple Music :it is now possible to search in a playlist
Find below the new features brought by the previous beta versions of iOS 15.2, beta1and beta2.
- iMessage Child Protection:Apple is rolling out in iOS 15.2 a new feature announced this summer concerning the protection of children from pornographic images. It helps protect a user receiving this potentially shocking content. This function is intended for children. It is available for family accounts, is not activated by default and only concerns files received in Messages. See details about thisici
- Camera :new icon indicating that Macro mode is activated when taking a photo and new button to activate Macro mode directly from the Camera app
- Digital heritage:functionality describediciand allowing you to give access to your iCloud account to a trusted third party. This is practical especially in the event of death.
- Locate:two new functions have appeared. The first allows you to find objects compatible with the Locate network and declared lost, the second is used to detect a surrounding object which is currently following the user
- Hide my email address:the function is now accessible directly from the Mail app
- App TV :new design for the iPadOS 15 app and appearance of a Store tab
- Improved app privacy reporting
- Emergency call: the user can now press the power button located on the edge of the iPhone several times in a row and quickly to alert emergency services. Also works with a long press on this button and the volume button at the same time. Practical in the event of an attack, with eight seconds passing before communication starts compared to three previously. Perhaps following thefalse positives reported by emergency services
- Summary of notifications: new design
Note that tvOS, iPadOS and watchOS are also available in version 15.2b3, 15.2b3 and 8.3b3 respectively.
How to install a public beta?
Inthis previous articleannouncing the release of the first public beta of iOS 14, welet's detail the procedure to follow to install a public beta version of iOS. So don't hesitate to refer to it if you want to become a tester.
If you spot any other changes, bugs or features, please let us know in the comments!
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Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.
