Apple released iOS 15.5 Beta 2 and iPadOS 15.5 Beta 2 for developers today, two weeks following the previous Beta 1 test version. It is obvious that Apple has begun to slow down the pace of iOS 15.5 / iPadOS 15.5 beta version and fully prepare for WWDC 2022 Developer Conference iOS 16 / iPadOS 16, so what features does the second beta version of iOS 15.5 Beta 2 bring? Let’s get to know each other quickly.
iOS 15.5 Beta 2 update summary
Weather report interface adjustment
Built-in “iOS 15.5 Beta 2”Weather app”, to optimize and adjust the report problem menu, from the original one-line text menu to a large block button display. If you find that the weather forecast information is inaccurate, you can use this function to report it, so as to facilitate subsequent corrections by Apple.
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The iOS 15.5 Beta 2 code shows that Apple continues to enhance the “Apple Account Balance Card” (formerly iTunes Pass), which can be used in the Apple Store to use iPhone payments, online shopping, subscriptions or other services, and the “Apple Account” also appears in the system. Balance Card” new image.
Apple Pay supports online banking
Foreign developers found out from the code analysis of iOS 15.5 Beta 2 that Apple Pay will soon support Bancomat and Bancontact network networks, indicating that Apple is cooperating with the two companies and is expected to support the two companies in the form of Apple Pay. ATM Card.
Home Home feature enhancements
Apple is developing OpenThread Border Router support for the “home APP” HomeKit. The current iOS 15.5 beta 2 code has a related description that says “To pair this accessory, your home network needs to include an OpenThread Border Router device”. (Family background image download）
Fixed Shazam music recognition issue
iOS 15.5 Beta 2 also targets the “Control Center”Shazam music recognition“Function correction, mainly to solve the problem that the list of recognized music history records cannot be displayed.
Release Passkeys support for developers
Since iOS 15.5 Beta 2, Apple has provided “Passkeys” support for developers, which can generate unique public and private keys for each account on Apple devices, which can speed up website or APP login.
More detail improvements
- More SportsKit improvements
- Voice shortcut, unlock device automation will execute
- simulcast sharing SharePlay Updates to legal provisions
- Apple Arcade Legal Updates
- Apple Podcasts Subscription Instructions Revised
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