Apple has one last big update for 2022, and it’s something that many people have been waiting for. The update is called iOS 12, and it will be released on September 19th. iOS 12 will include a lot of new features, including a new way to control your phone with your voice. You’ll be able to do things like answer calls, control music playback, and more all without having to take your hands off the wheel. There are also a lot of new updates to the App Store and the Safari web browser. You’ll be able to find more apps, games, and books than ever before, and you can even watch videos on Safari without having to open up a separate app. iOS 12 is definitely something that everyone should be looking forward to. It’s going to make using your phone much easier than ever before, so make sure you download it when it comes out on September 19th! ..
There are a few features arriving on all three platforms. First is a new “Freeform” app that functions like a digital whiteboard, with images, sticky notes, and other functionality, with the ability to invite others for access and remote modification. Advanced Data Protection for iCloud is also live, which Apple announced last week as an optional end-to-end encrypted mode for most iCloud features.
iPhone and iPad owners can enable the new Apple Music “Sing” feature to display a karaoke view with fully adjustable vocals and beat-by-beat lyrics. Mobile devices also get a new HomeKit software platform with more complete support for Matter smart home devices.
iPadOS 16.2 reintroduces external display support for Stage Manager, “with resolutions up to 6K available on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation and later), and iPad Air (5th generation).” You can have up to four apps on the iPad display and another four on the external screen.
The new update certainly aren’t ground-breaking, but they do make iOS/iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura a slightly better experience. You can check for updates from the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, and/or Mac.
Source: MacRumors (1, 2), The Verge
