We know a lot about the two iOS 9.2 beta updates in the books and the new iOS 9 update coming to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Today, we want to summarize all these details and tell you everything we know so far about the iOS 9.2 update.
In October, Apple approved an iOS 9.2 version for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update arrived in beta form just a week after the release of another major iOS 9 update, iOS 9.1.
Apple didn’t roll the red carpet for the iOS 9.2 update or make a bunch of promises to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Instead, it has confirmed the update, as it has confirmed many upcoming iOS updates: via a beta.
The iOS 9.2 beta has been going on since October, and it’s unclear how long the process will take. Some updates appeared a few weeks later, some a few months later. While we know the company is making progress behind the scenes, it’s hard to tell the iOS 9.2 update.
Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 9.2 beta 2 for developers and those in the Beta Software Program. The Beta Software Program is Apple’s public beta program that allows anyone with an Apple ID to try iOS software before the general release date.
Thanks to these testers, we learned a lot about iOS 9.2, and today we want to summarize everything we know about Apple’s next big iOS 9 update.
“Will I Get iOS 9.2?”
The iOS 9.2 update is starting to steal some of the spotlight from the iOS 9.1 update that was released in late October. And as the focus of attention begins to shift, we’re starting to see more and more people taking an interest in iOS 9.2.
As interest grows in the iOS 9.2 update, so do questions. One question we keep getting about the release looks like this: “Will my device get the iOS 9.2 update?” This is an honest question if keeping up with software updates and mobile technology isn’t your thing. Here is your answer.
If your device can run iOS 9, you will get iOS 9.2. If you are not sure if your device is running iOS 9, here is the complete list of devices compatible with Apple’s current operating system:
iOS 9.2 Release Date
The other question that has consistently popped up since the first iOS 9.2 beta is that of the update’s release date. iPhone and iPad users want to know when Apple will release iOS 9.2 to the public.
The iOS 9.2 release date is currently unknown, but we have a possible lead. This tip comes from the well-sourced Mark Gurman. 9to5Mac.
Gurman doesn’t have a specific iOS 9.2 release date to share, but a recent report says that iOS 9.2 will “probably bring support for the new American Express Apple Pay partnership for Canada and Australia.” Keyword: probably.
During the company’s Q4 earnings call, Tim Cook confirmed plans to expand into Canada and Australia in 2015. This doesn’t confirm an iOS 9.2 release date for 2015, but it does mean a release is possible sometime this year.
Apple only confirms iOS release dates on stage during launch events, and with no apparent incident, we can see the iOS 9.2 release date pop up out of nowhere.
iOS 9.2 Beta
We have iOS 9.2 beta before iOS 9.2 release date. The beta is available for developers and the general public.
In the days since the initial release, we’ve put together some resources to help those who want to try the iOS 9.2 beta. Early software isn’t for everyone, but if you’re interested in taking action, take a look at our guide.
Thanks to testers, we learned a little about it. Performance of iOS 9.2 update. It’s still early, but many testers say the update is an improvement over the iOS 9.1 update and the iOS 9 updates that came before it.
We watched several videos showing iOS 9.2 and its performance on many well-known devices including iPhone 5s, iPhone 4s and more.
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iOS 9.2 Features
We learned a bit about the performance of the iOS 9.2 update, and we also learned some things about the features of the iOS 9.2 update.
Arabic Support for Siri
iOS 9.2 will add Arabic support for Siri. If you don’t speak or use Arabic, it doesn’t matter. If you speak Arabic, this is absolutely huge.
as Gurman signThe addition comes right after the grand opening of Apple’s new flagship store in the United Arab Emirates. The company opened two stores in the UAE. One in Abu Dhabi and the other in Dubai.
NumberSync on AT&T
The iOS 9.2 update is also set to offer NumberSync on AT&T.
NumberSync will allow iOS 9.2 users to make Wi-Fi calls from other devices (iPad/Mac) connected to the iPhone’s number as long as the device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the iPhone.
Safari Extensions
The iOS 9.2 update will also bring in-app improvements to Safari. These improvements can be seen in the video below.
Apple Pay
Again, Gurman claims that iOS 9.2 could bring American Express Apple Pay support for Australia and Canada.
Bug fixes
It is also worth noting that iOS 9.2 update should come with bug fixes for ongoing iOS 9 issues. Developers have discovered numerous bug fixes lurking in the beta software, and many of them will be ported to the public version of iOS.
Moving away from last month’s iOS 9.1 update, iOS 9 issues continue to plague iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users.
