We're Back with iOS 12.2 Beta 3: A Comprehensive Look at the Latest Changes

We're back once again to bring you the latest beta of iOS 12.2, this time in its third iteration. As Andrew from Apple Insider, we've just finished installing the update and are excited to share our findings with you. In our previous videos, we've covered a significant number of changes, but in this third beta, we've got even more exciting updates to share.

First up, let's dive into the settings app. In general, there's a new section that's been expanded from "About" and includes information such as the model name. This is a significant change, as it gives you a better idea of the exact phone you have, beyond just the opaque model identifier seen in earlier betas.

Moving on to the Wallet app, we've noticed some notable updates. Specifically, how transactions are displayed for your included cards on the Apple Pay Cash card has been improved. However, there is one line that's no longer present – a button for adding additional funds and showing the balance. While you can still access this information by tapping the ellipsis in the top right-hand corner, it's no longer visible as a standalone line.

Another significant update we've spotted is related to the Apple News app. In earlier betas, there was evidence that Apple would be supporting a subscription service, and it's also coming to Canada. However, in this third beta, we have a new Apple News icon – simply an Apple logo followed by "News." This may seem like a minor change, but it's still worth noting.

Apple had some bad press recently due to a glaring security hole discovered in group FaceTime. To address this issue, they disabled the functionality on the back end until iOS 12.1 was released to fix the problem. Fortunately, at the beta 3 level of iOS 12 point, group FaceTime functionality has been restored.

There's also been some concern expressed about the date being displayed on the lock screen for a longer period than expected – instead of showing only the date, it would display the charge percentage as well. However, in this third beta, that issue has been rectified, and the display is now back to normal, showing only the date until you plug your phone in.

One of the most exciting updates we've spotted related to iOS 12.2 is its integration with HomeKit. This update brings home kit TVs and other functionality to Apple's HomeKit ecosystem, but what's more interesting is the redesign of the remote widget inside Center. The remote widget has been redesigned again, still full-screen and allowing you to choose your device from the top – whether it's an Apple TV or a TV set that includes HomeKit. However, the buttons on the bottom have been laid out in a much better fashion.

Another minor change we've noticed is related to the music app. When you go to play a music video, it no longer expands to full screen immediately as it did in previous versions. This may seem like a small thing, but it's an interesting change nonetheless.

So, what do our viewers think of iOS 12.2 so far? Have you taken the plunge into the public beta and found it stable? Let us know down below in the comments – we'd love to hear your thoughts on this update and any other features you'd like Apple to include before we get to iOS 13 this summer. If you enjoyed this video, be sure to hit that subscribe button and check out our price guide, which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals on Apple products updated daily. Finally, don't forget to follow us on social media for all the latest news and updates from the world of technology.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe're back once more with the latest beta of iOS 12.2 this time beta 3 welcome everyone it is Andrew here from Apple Insider and we have just finished installing the third beta of the upcoming iOS 12.2 update we've already covered a bunch of changes in our first two videos but in beta 3 we've even more changes first up by going into settings general and then about this new section on top is expanded from the past and includes things like the model name he'd always had name in a bunch of other information but model name is new and gives you a better idea the exact phone that you have other than just the kind of opaque model identifier in earlier beta as we saw updates to the wallet app notably how transactions were displayed for your included cards on the Apple pay cash card there was a line that had a button for adding additional funds and showing the balance that has been removed you can still get there by tapping the ellipsis in the top right hand corner but that line is no longer there and of course that balance is displayed in the top right hand corner of the card itself we have big news for the Apple news app in earlier betas including more evidence than Apple will be supporting a subscription service it's also coming to Canada but in beta 3 we have a new Apple news icon it actually just an Apple logo then the word news minor change but a change nonetheless Apple had a bit of bad press when a glaring security hole was discovered in group FaceTime they disable that functionality on the back end until they released the iOS 12.1 dot to address on devices for those in the beta they'd had to wait but now at the beta 3 of 12 point to that group they sent functionality has been restored a lot of concern was expressed during the last beta when instead of the date Apple displayed the charge percentage here on the lock screen at all times well that has been rectified it has been reversed it is now showing the date until you plug your phone in in which point it will switch back to that charge status 12.2 is bringing home kit TVs and other functionality to apple homekit and iOS but we also saw a redesigned remote widget inside of Center it has been redesigned again it is still full screen you can choose your device from the top whether an Apple TV or a TV set that includes homekit but the buttons on the bottom have been laid out differently in a much better fashion another minor change we found is that in the music app when you go to play a music video it no longer expands to full screen immediately so what are you guys thinking so far of iOS 12.2 have you taken the plunge into the public beta do you think it's stable let us know down below in the comments what your thoughts are and what other features you like Apple to include before we get to iOS 13 this summer if you enjoyed this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next videowe're back once more with the latest beta of iOS 12.2 this time beta 3 welcome everyone it is Andrew here from Apple Insider and we have just finished installing the third beta of the upcoming iOS 12.2 update we've already covered a bunch of changes in our first two videos but in beta 3 we've even more changes first up by going into settings general and then about this new section on top is expanded from the past and includes things like the model name he'd always had name in a bunch of other information but model name is new and gives you a better idea the exact phone that you have other than just the kind of opaque model identifier in earlier beta as we saw updates to the wallet app notably how transactions were displayed for your included cards on the Apple pay cash card there was a line that had a button for adding additional funds and showing the balance that has been removed you can still get there by tapping the ellipsis in the top right hand corner but that line is no longer there and of course that balance is displayed in the top right hand corner of the card itself we have big news for the Apple news app in earlier betas including more evidence than Apple will be supporting a subscription service it's also coming to Canada but in beta 3 we have a new Apple news icon it actually just an Apple logo then the word news minor change but a change nonetheless Apple had a bit of bad press when a glaring security hole was discovered in group FaceTime they disable that functionality on the back end until they released the iOS 12.1 dot to address on devices for those in the beta they'd had to wait but now at the beta 3 of 12 point to that group they sent functionality has been restored a lot of concern was expressed during the last beta when instead of the date Apple displayed the charge percentage here on the lock screen at all times well that has been rectified it has been reversed it is now showing the date until you plug your phone in in which point it will switch back to that charge status 12.2 is bringing home kit TVs and other functionality to apple homekit and iOS but we also saw a redesigned remote widget inside of Center it has been redesigned again it is still full screen you can choose your device from the top whether an Apple TV or a TV set that includes homekit but the buttons on the bottom have been laid out differently in a much better fashion another minor change we found is that in the music app when you go to play a music video it no longer expands to full screen immediately so what are you guys thinking so far of iOS 12.2 have you taken the plunge into the public beta do you think it's stable let us know down below in the comments what your thoughts are and what other features you like Apple to include before we get to iOS 13 this summer if you enjoyed this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next video\n"