Should you update to iOS 15.2? What’s new in iOS 15.2? A whole lot,
actually. So here are the top iOS 15.2 features.
Hey friends, I’m Tasia Custode, and welcome back to my YouTube Channel where
I share tech tips and app reviews. And iOS 15.2 has been released so,
today, we’re breaking down the top iOS 15.2 features and discussing whether
or not you should update to iOS15.2. So come on, there is a lot to cover!
First, if you’re new to iOS 15 in general, you may want to click here to watch my video
on the best iOS 15 features first. Second, you know my rule by now,
always backup and sync your device prior to installing any updates.
But with that said, let’s jump into what’s new in iOS 15.2. First, a whole whack of bug fixes,
which is why installing these supplemental updates is so important. So, not to bury the lead here,
but should you update to iOS 15.2? Yes, yes you should in order to access some handy bug fixes.
There’s now a fix for Siri not responding when VoiceOver was running and the iPhone was locked.
ProRAW photos overexposure has been addressed.
There were bug fixes for HomeKit and CarPlay, plus iPhone 13 models had experienced some
issues with some video streaming apps and that’s been fixed in iOS 15.2.
And there’s been a fix to cal events appearing on the wrong day for Microsoft exchange users.
So now that you know why you should update to iOS 15.2, let’s move on to the second top iOS
15.2 feature, and that’s the all-new app privacy report. Oh, this is a good one.
To access the app privacy report, head to your settings, then select privacy,
then tap on app privacy report, and then turn on app privacy report. With the app privacy report,
you’ll get a snapshot of individual app data and sensor access, as well as app network activity.
By default the app privacy report shows the past 7 days of data and sensor access,
app and website network activity, and the most frequently contacted domains. It’s really handy.
Alright, the next thing that’s new in iOS 15.2 is a new search functionality in the Music app.
More specifically, you can now search within the playlist,
without having to go into the search page.
So, from the Music app, just open the playlist you want and swipe down,
similar to how you would do in the mail or notes app, and now a search bar appears at the top. So,
when you search using this search bar, you’ll now get results from this specific playlist.
And speaking of Music, Apple has now added a new music subscription plan,
called the Apple Music Voice Plan. Yes, this is for you Siri lovers.
The new Apple Music Voice Plan is $4.99US per month and allows you to listen to
any song in Apple Music, without ads, IF you use Siri to make the request. So, this is really just
for users who want to use their voices to activate their music, rather than using the Music app.
Now, you won’t have the spatial audio feature with this, nor will you have Lyrics,
but you can ask Siri to play new music based on your interest
and use the pause controls in the app as well. At $4.99, it’s half the cost of an
individual plan, so this could be for you if you don’t want to spend $10 a month on Apple Music.
Now let’s move on to another neat little feature of iOS 15.2
and that’s the ability to review the parts and service history of your device. That’s right,
you’ll now be able to tell if your device was repaired with a genuine Apple part.
Head to your settings, then general, then tap on about. If your iPhone or
iPad has had a part replaced, like say the camera, it will show up in this section now.
So, if the replacement camera is genuine, it’ll be labeled a genuine apple part. But, if it’s a
third-party part, there will be an alert icon and an unknown part label there instead. Pretty neat.
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The next top iOS 15.2 feature is a much-needed update to Find My. Get
ready, because you can now find your iPhone even if the battery is dead. Yes, really!
So, what’s going to happen is that if your iPhone runs out of battery, Apple will put
it into a state they call ‘power reserve’. During this state, your iPhone can be found using Finy
My. But, here is the caveat, you’ll only have 5 hours in this state. So, up to 5 hours after
your phone dies, you’ll be able to find it using Find My. Still, this is so very helpful.
And speaking of dead, you can now create a legacy contact in iOS 15.2. Okay, so a bit of a morbid
transition, but listen, we all know we aren’t going to be here forever. But our devices? Ya,
they will be, so it’s important to set a contact to access your information after you’re gone.
Just like you can on Facebook, you can now set a legacy contact for your iPhone or iPad.
So, first, to set a legacy contact, from your Settings app,
head to your profile, then select password and security, then tap on legacy contact. Here,
you’ll follow the prompts to setup a contact that will be able to access and download your Apple ID
data should you pass away. Now, Apple will provide a special code, and I believe you’ll have to
provide a death certificate as well. Then, Apple will unlock the iPhone or iPad. And by the way,
if a friend or family member has added you as a legacy contact, they’ll appear here too.
Alright, on to slightly less upsetting thoughts,
Apple has added Communication Safety for minors in iOS 15.2. So, if you’re a parent of a minor,
this is an opt-in feature that you have to enable. Here’s how it works.
Once enabled, the Messages app will scan incoming messages on your children’s devices for nudity
or unsafe content. What will happen is that a message will appear telling your child that
the photo could be sensitive and asking if they want to view it. Then, they’ll be able to view,
not view, or message a grown-up about the potentially upsetting
photo or video. Spotlight search has also been updated with the same feature.
Now, this is just a quick list of the top iOS 15.2 features, which by the way, if you’re on an iPhone
13, there are even more updates like changes to macro mode in the camera app.
And, there are other cool updates like iCloud+ and a new emergency SOS feature, but we’d be here all
day if we went over every single one in detail, so these are just my favorites for you. And, if
you are watching this exact portion of the video right now, well I just love ya. Comment below
with iOS = heart emoji! I’d love to connect with you.
So will you be updating to iOS 15.2? What do you think of my top iOS 15.2 features?
What are your favorites? Let everyone know in the comments below. As always,
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