iOS 8.2 New Features

Version 8.2 of Apple's iOS mobile operating system could launch as soon as Monday(9th March) with new and improved health features in tow. That's the same day the company is expected to unveil more details on its Apple Watch.

With the beta seed of iOS 8.2, Apple is making it clear that the Apple Watch is right on the horizon, and is being prepped for consumer release. While Tim Cook did clearly mention at the iPhone 6 / Apple Watch event that the Cupertino company’s smartwatch will be available in early 2015, it’s the developers which the tech giant eagerly wants onboard to take things to the next level, and the release of iOS 8.2 is testament to that.

Compatibility

The following iOS devices are compatible with iOS 8.2:

• iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s
• iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2
• Retina iPad mini, 1st gen iPad mini
• iPod touch 5th generation

Health App improvements

• Adds the ability to select the unit of measurement for body temperature, weight, height, distance, and blood glucose
• Improves stability when dealing with large amounts of data
• Includes the ability to add and visualise workout sessions from 3rd-party apps
• Addresses an issue that may have prevented users from adding a photo in Medical ID
• Fixes units for vitamins and minerals
• Fixes an issue where Health data wouldn’t refresh after changes data source order
• Fixes an issue where some graphics showed no data values
• Adds a privacy setting that enables turning off tracking of steps, distance, and flights climbed

Stability Enhancements

• Increases stability of Mail
• Improves stability of Flyover in Maps
• Improves stability of Music
• Improves VoiceOver reliability
• Improves connectivity with Made for iPhone Hearing Aids

Bug Fixes

• Fixes an issue in Maps that prevented navigating to some favorite locations
• Addresses an issue where the last word in a quick reply message wasn’t autocorrected
• Fixes an issue where duplicate iTunes purchased content could prevent iCloud restore from completing
• Resolves an issue where some music or playlists didn’t sync from iTunes to the Music app
• Fixes an issue where deleted audiobooks sometimes remained on the device
• Resolves an issue that could prevent call audio from routing to car speakers while using Siri Eyes Free
• Fixes a Bluetooth calling issue where no audio is heard until the call is answered
• Fixes a timezone issue where Calendar events appear in GMT
• Addresses an issue that caused certain events in a custom reoccurring meeting to drop from Exchange calendar
• Fixes an certificate error that prevented configuring an Exchange account behind a third-party gateway
• Fixes an issue that could cause an organizer’s Exchange meeting notes to be overwritten
• Resolves an issue that prevented some Calendar events from automatically showing as “busy” after accepting an invite.