Apple released the Golden Master version of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 to registered developers and public testers this evening.
Apple released the Golden Master version of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 this evening. This means that this build is the final version of the new iPhone and iPad operating system, which will be released to all users next week. First and foremost, the new update fixes the problem with the error message relating to new beta updates. But iOS 14.2 brings a lot more.
iOS 14.2: The HomePod also benefits
The new iOS version mainly fixes bugs and improves existing features. However, there are also a handful of new features. For example, the media controls in the control center have been revised and the AirPlay button in Apple Music has been updated. But the absolute highlight is a new element in the control center - music recognition. This means that under iOS 14.2 it is possible to integrate Shazam in the control center. New emojis are also being introduced. In terms of the HomePod, iOS 14.2 introduces intercom support as well as the Dolby Atmos feature, which supports the classic version of the HomePod in conjunction with an Apple TV 4K. In addition to the new features, Apple also fixed a number of bugs, including issues with widgets, the Apple Watch app, and more. Below you can find the full update description in full. AirPods Pro on special offer at Amazon – available now. (Photo by Denys Prykhodov / Bigstockphoto)
iOS 14.2 includes the following improvements for your iPhone:
- Over 100 new emoji, including animals, food, faces, household items, musical instruments, gender-specific emoji and more
- Eight new wallpapers in light and dark mode
- Magnifier can detect people nearby and report their distance using the LiDAR sensor included in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Support for iPhone 12 Leather Case with MagSafe
- Optimized battery charging for AirPods to slow battery aging by reducing the time your AirPods are fully charged
- Headphone audio level notifications to alert you when the audio level may affect your hearing
- New AirPlay controls for streaming entertainment throughout the home
- Intercom support with HomePod and HomePod mini via iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and CarPlay
- Ability to connect HomePod to Apple TV 4K for stereo, surround sound and Dolby Atmos audio
- Option to provide statistics on exposure reports, without identifying you, to participating health authorities
This version also fixes the following issues:
- Apps may be out of order on the home screen dock
- The camera viewfinder may appear black at startup
- The keyboard on the lock screen may miss touches when trying to enter the passcode
- Memories could go back to times in the past
- Photo widget must not display content
- The weather widget could display the high temperature in Celsius if it is set to Fahrenheit
- The description of the next hour's precipitation map in Weather may incorrectly indicate when the precipitation will stop
- Voice memo recordings are interrupted by incoming calls
- The screen may be black during Netflix video playback
- Apple Cash may fail to send or receive money when sent through Siri
- Apple Watch app may close unexpectedly when opened
- Training GPS routes or health data cannot be synced between Apple Watch and iPhone for some users
- Audio is incorrectly labeled as “Not Playing” in the CarPlay dashboard
- Devices could be prevented from charging wirelessly
- Threat notifications are disabled when restoring iPhone from iCloud backup or transferring data to a new iPhone using iPhone Migration
