[Update: Sixth beta versions of iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, tvOS 12.2, and macOS 10.14.4 now available.] Apple is releasing iOS 12.2 beta 6 for iPhone and iPad today. The latest beta update should be released over-the-air at the top of the hour. Apple will also likely release the sixth beta versions of watchOS 5.2, tvOS 12.2, and macOS 10.14.4 today as well. We’ll update our coverage if any notable changes are discovered in the latest software updates. iOS 12.2 and the related software updates largely focus on supporting smart TVs that work with Apple’s Home app. Other changes include new Animoji characters includuing the new shark, owl, giraffe, and warthog options — plus a few more changes. iOS 12.2 beta 2 also includes changes to the AirPlay icon in Control Center plus AT&T ‘5G E’ in certain markets on certain iPhones and iPads. iOS 12.2 also introduces a variety of other changes and features as seen in the previous beta version: New Screen Mirroring icon in Control Center New full screen Apple TV Remote Control Center interface New “Speakers & TVS” in Home app settings More detailed Apple Wallet UI for Recent Transactions Updated details button in Wallet card UI Tap a transaction for more detail Card details feature bubbly inset rectangles rows Motion & Orientation Data is new Safari toggle in iOS Settings Air Quality Index reading in Maps Safari warns about websites not supporting HTTPS Fill in a search suggestion without submitting the search Apple News in Canada Keyboard color picker Inline Safari music playback Album name full song search results in Music app Battery charged bug on lock screen still present (for this build) Group FaceTime re-enabled Remote tile redesigned for HomeKit TVs and Apple TVs About screen in Settings now lists hardware model name Apple News header text changed from ‘APPLE NEWS’ to ‘News’ More detail in redesigned Wallet information screens New Apple News app icons (white backgrounds) on macOS and iOS, Stocks app corrected (follow 9to5Mac on Apple News here) Remote tile in Control Center now has a remote icon and not ‘tv’ to match expanded features Updated ‘Now Playing’ tile for video with new remote icon, volume controls Redesigned About screen in Settings now stylizes iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max with small caps s News app icon unchanged since last beta version, but outline added in Settings app News ‘N’ icon used more heavily within app 9to5Mac has also uncovered evidence of new AirPods that work with Hey Siri, Apple News Magazines, and more. We’ll update this post as software updates are released and new features are discovered. Check out our hands-on video with the first, third, and fourth iOS 12.2 developer betas below: We’ll update our coverage with any changes discovered in the latest beta version as soon as the release is out. iOS 12.2 will likely be released near the end of the month around Apple’s now official March 25th event. Apple released the last developer and public beta versions of iOS 12.2 one week ago. What’s new in iOS 12.2 beta 6? Detailed warranty coverage and ability to add coverage (see: iOS 12.2 under-the-hood: ECG changes, AppleCare status, more) now included in redesigned About section within Settings app Includes option to buy AppleCare+ coverage if eligible, displays limited warranty details if within coverage, no information listed for out-of-warranty hardware FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news:<doc-sep>Apple is quickening the release schedule for its developer betas, with the sixth beta versions of iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, and macOS 10.14.4 available to download for testing. The new builds can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center, or for devices that are already running developer beta versions of the operating systems, an over-the-air update is also available. The public beta variants typically arrive within a few days of the developer betas, and are accessible from the Apple Beta Software Program website. The latest sixth-generation builds arrive just a week after the fifth generation of the betas, which were issued to testers on Monday. The latest iOS 12.2 beta is build number 16E5227a, replacing the fifth build, 16E5223a. Apple's newest build of watchOS 5.2 is number 16T5225a, up from the fifth-generation 16T5222a. The new sixth build of tvOS 12.2 is build 16L5226a, taking over from the fifth build 16L5221a. Lastly, macOS 10.14.4's sixth beta, build 18E220a, increments from the previous build, 18E215a. In terms of changes, macOS is seen to have a few major additions, such as support for Safari Autofill on Macs with Touch ID, and Apple News in Canada. There have also been sightings of Apples News magazine subscriptions in the betas, ahead of its expected launch towards the end of March. The bulk of the changes lies within the iOS betas, which has included four new Animoji characters, Control Center and lock screen alterations, an updated Apple TV remote, updates to the Wallet and News app, the addition of TV support in HomeKit, a new Apple News icon, and a new volume interface for the Apple TV when accessed via the AirPlay button. AppleInsider, and Apple itself, strongly suggest users avoid installing betas on to "mission-critical" or primary devices, due to the potential for data loss or other issues. It is instead recommended to install betas onto secondary or non-essential devices, and to ensure there are sufficient backups of important data beforehand. Find any changes in the new betas? Reach out to us on Twitter at @AppleInsider or @Andrew_OSU, or send Andrew an email at [email protected].<doc-sep>The release of Apple's iOS 12.2 appears imminent as the sixth beta was recently pushed out to developers with a number of new changes and refinements. AppleInsider goes through everything that is new in the latest — and possibly last — iOS 12.2 beta. One of the first changes we come across in the sixth beta of iOS 12.2 is the ability to view AppleCare status. If you head to Settings > General > About you will see a new option for AppleCare. It will show you your current warranty status, whether or not you have AppleCare+. iOS 12.2 beta 6 AppleCare plans Tapping into it you get additional details such as when it expires or renews if billing monthly. If you don't currently have AppleCare+ and are eligible, Apple gives you the option to purchase it. You choose your preference — in our case AppleCare+ or AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss — and then choose how you'd prefer to pay. You can pay each month, or you can pay it off in full. Most interesting to us was the official support for AirPower included in the code of iOS 12.2. AirPower has special integrations with iOS such as the flashy animation that appears on your iPhone display with the charging status of your Apple Watch and AirPods. With this support finally added in the latest beta, it appears the release of AirPower is imminent. The forthcoming iOS 12.2 update is looking to be a massive one with new icons, support for HomeKit TVs, a redesigned remote widget in Control Center, updated Wallet transactions, Apple News launching in Canada, keyboard color picker, and much more. Apple is likely going to release iOS 12.2 to the masses around the time of its March 25 press event at the Steve Jobs Theater, where it is expected to debut the new video and News subscription services.<doc-sep>
Now that Apple has rolled out iOS 12.2 for iPhone and iPad, AppleInsider breaks down over 40 features and changes that are included in the new OS update. The lengthy beta phase of iOS 12.2 has come to an end, and Apple has finally released the feature-packed update to the masses. Within this point update is a pile of new features and changes that run from the mundane to the profound. We've been testing and scrutinizing iOS 12.2 since it was first released to developers in February and have compiled a near-exhaustive list of every feature and change Apple baked in. Let's dig in. One of the biggest new additions was support for HomeKit TVs that are soon to be flooding the market from the likes of LG, Vizio, and others. Aside from adding official support, Apple also verbosely tweaked the Control Center Remote tile and various other UI elements that impact the Apple TV as well. The Control Center Remote now is full screen, can support TVs and Apple TVs, and added back the forward/backward skip buttons. Control Center Remote tile Apple is also expected to release an updated version of the Remote app on the App Store to mirror these changes there as well. Rumors have been swirling about Apple launching an Apple Pay branded credit card with Goldman Sachs, and as a possible precursor to that, the iPhone maker has been tightening up the UI within the Wallet app. Entire tabs have been redesigned with new layouts and additional information. AppleCare status is now available directly from Settings where you can also purchase AppleCare if your device is eligible. New Animoji owl character Messages received four new Animoji characters such as owl, giraffe, shark, and boar. The new paid service Apple News+ is baked into this release which brings you over 300 magazines, digital subscriptions, The Wall Street Journal, and more for $9.99 a month. We will a closer look at Apple News+ shortly. Both the second generation AirPods and AirPower are now support on iOS 12.2 — the former of which is already shipping out to customers.