Detailed explanation of more than 40 new features introduced in iOS 12.2

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After the spring keynote speech held at 1 a.m. today, Apple released the iOS 12.2 system update for iPhone and iPad devices. Foreign media AppleInsider introduced the more than 40 new features introduced by iOS 12.2 in detail through video based on the update log.

The most noteworthy new feature in the iOS 12.2 update is the introduction of support for HomeKit TV. At last night's press conference, Apple said it would also cooperate with smart TV manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, and set-top box devices such as Roku and Fire TV, and plans to promote this service to more than 100 markets.

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In addition to adding support for HomeKit TVs, Apple has also significantly optimized the Control Center Remote and various UI elements on Apple TV. The Control Center Remote now displays in full screen, supports smart TVs and Apple TV, and adds back/forward buttons. Apple is also expected to update the Remote app on the App Store to deploy more features in this regard.

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The status of AppleCare can be seen directly on the settings interface. If the current device meets the relevant conditions, AppleCare can be purchased directly through the settings page. The messaging app also gained four new Animoji, including an owl, a giraffe, a shark, and a wild boar.

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The new paid service Apple News+ has been launched in the new version. Users only need to pay $9.99 to read more than 300 magazines, digital subscriptions, etc., including the Wall Street Journal. In terms of hardware, iOS 12.2 also supports the second-generation AirPods and AirPower, and the former has been shipped to consumers.

iOS 12.2 push instructions from Apple

iOS 12.2 brings support for Apple News+, adds the ability for Siri to play videos from an iOS device to an Apple TV, and includes four new Animoji. The update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

Apple News+

- Apple News+ is a new subscription service that expands the Apple News experience with hundreds of magazines and leading newspapers.

- Our editors carefully select the latest articles and magazine issues, and you can also get personalized recommendations on the topics that interest you most.

- Automatic downloads make it easy to read magazine issues offline.

- Apple News is now available in Canada with a free experience that includes hand-curated Top Stories, a personalised Today feed, and support for English and French.

- Apple News+ is available in the U.S. and Canada, along with dozens of Canadian magazines.

Siri

- The Apple TV app for iPhone and iPad supports playing any video, show, movie, sports game or channel through Siri.

Animoji

- Four new Animojis for iPhone X, 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) and 11-inch iPad Pro: Owl, Boar, Giraffe and Shark

AirPlay

Dedicated TV controls in Control Center and on the lock screen give you quick access to TV controls.

AirPlay Video Multitasking allows you to browse other apps, as well as play other short audio and video files locally on your device without interrupting AirPlay.

AirPlay is now grouped by content type, allowing you to find the device you want to play to more quickly.

Apple Pay

- Apple Pay Cash customers can now use a Visa debit card to instantly transfer money to their bank account.

- The Wallet app now conveniently displays Apple Pay credit and debit card transactions below the cards.

Screen time

- Daily downtime can be configured with different weekly schedules.

- New toggle makes it easy to temporarily turn app limits on or off.

Safari

- Use Password AutoFill to log you in automatically after filling in your credentials.

- A warning will appear when loading unencrypted web pages.

- Removed support for the expired Do Not Track standard, Intelligent Tracking Prevention now prevents cross-site tracking by default.

- Smart search field queries can now be modified by tapping the arrow icon next to the search suggestion.

Apple Music

- The Browse tab displays more editorial highlights on a single page to make it easier to discover new music, playlists, and more.

AirPods

- Support for new AirPods.

This update also includes the following major improvements and fixes:

- Support for Air Quality Index for US, UK and India maps.

- Includes information about the time remaining on your device's warranty in Settings.

- Displays the "5G E" icon for iPhone 8 and later, indicating the user is in an area where AT&T's 5G Evolution network is available.

- Improve the quality of audio recordings in messages.

- Improves stability and performance of Apple TV Remote on iOS.

- Fixed an issue that could cause Voice Memos recordings to automatically play after connecting to a car Bluetooth device.