iOS 14.2 Beta 1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[DimaVR]

Is optimized charging for AirPods new?

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Is this only with original Apple charger? I have 3rd party fast charger and never had this working also using third party cable that’s 10 feet long lol

 

[DimaVR]

I didn’t notice anything new at all, phone seems smoother xs max here ! Update took 12-15 min and just works! Idk lol 😂 maybe it’s just me but this should have been the GM release

 

[BadMelonFarmer]

Is the blood oxygen there on 14? where ?

It has been taken out of iOS 14.2 Beta 1 and WatchOS 7.1 Beta 1

I had the Blood Oxygen watch icon when the watch was still on WatchOS 7GM, but it just prompted me to open the Watch App on the iPhone, and as that was on 14.2 beta 1 it was not there.

 

[gwang73]

Is this only with original Apple charger? I have 3rd party fast charger and never had this working also using third party cable that’s 10 feet long lol

I don't think it has anything to do with the charger itself. Not sure if optimize battery is compatible with all AirPods though but I see it with my AirPods Pro.

 

[tosbsas]

Is this only with original Apple charger? I have 3rd party fast charger and never had this working also using third party cable that’s 10 feet long lol

Its New. Works with Any Charger and cable

 

[uandme72]

It has been taken out of iOS 14.2 Beta 1 and WatchOS 7.1 Beta 1

I had the Blood Oxygen watch icon when the watch was still on WatchOS 7GM, but it just prompted me to open the Watch App on the iPhone, and as that was on 14.2 beta 1 it was not there.

But I don't find the blood oxygen app icon even on iOS 14.0 on the iPhone or on the WatchOS 7.0 on the Watch 5.

 

[christian.terra]

But I don't find the blood oxygen app icon even on iOS 14.0 on the iPhone or on the WatchOS 7.0 on the Watch 5.

Series 5 does not support the blood oxygen feature.

 

[s2mike]

GIFs sent within iMessage conversations seem to freeze if you haven’t entered the Messages thread in a while. Quitting and reopening the app fixes the issue.

 

[digitalexplr]

But I don't find the blood oxygen app icon even on iOS 14.0 on the iPhone or on the WatchOS 7.0 on the Watch 5.

Isn’t the O2 feature only for Watch6?

 

[macintoshmac]

This release is in line with the weirdness of 2020.

 

[DimaVR]

Now that I used iOS 14.2 I don’t think the battery 🔋 hold is that good. It’s going down faster than before for sure

anyone else have this issues?

 

[macintoshmac]

A lot smoother than what?

Good question.

 

[dk001]

So far not seeing anything new except for the interaction with my AW (Nike4GPS).

Will see how it goes as the day continues.

 

[NBKindaGirl]

Has anyone noticed if Pokémon Go is still working?

It works just fine!

 

[town3r]

iOS 14.2 beta 1 seems to be missing the blood oxygen option with in the health app.
Watch 6 was just delivered and all setup.
Have restarted it once since setting it up.
Still no blood oxygen option on the phone.
In the process of updating Watch 6 to watchOS 7.1 Beta now.

Update: Blood Oxygen option is still missing after updating both to latest beta and restarting both devices.

 

[Veerasayz]

When will be the beta version available for the download.

 

[Ansath]

My default browser reset over night and I don’t think DuckDuck Browser updated again

There's a bug with the default apps, as per MacRumors Front page for more info

It has been taken out of iOS 14.2 Beta 1 and WatchOS 7.1 Beta 1

I had the Blood Oxygen watch icon when the watch was still on WatchOS 7GM, but it just prompted me to open the Watch App on the iPhone, and as that was on 14.2 beta 1 it was not there.

You're using a Series 6 watch?

 

[BadMelonFarmer]

You're using a Series 6 watch?

yep, took delivery today

 

[Ansath]

yep, took delivery today

That was what was not clear, some people thought you were on about it on non-Series 6 watches.

 

[gwang73]

Now that I used iOS 14.2 I don’t think the battery 🔋 hold is that good. It’s going down faster than before for sure

anyone else have this issues?

I'll need more time before I answer but so far today, and I don't want to jinx myself, but my 11 Pro is much better on battery life compared to 14.0.
I took the phone off charger at 6am and now it's almost noon now and my battery still shows 100%. On 14.0, it would be down to 90% by now. This is with barely using the phone.

 

[hNicolas]

Two cell networks, pretty strong Wifi signal and I get this?? It’s a first for me. 😂😂

 

[teeshot44]

When will be the beta version available for the download.

When you pay &99 for a Developer Account.

 

[coffeeplease]

I'll need more time before I answer but so far today, and I don't want to jinx myself, but my 11 Pro is much better on battery life compared to 14.0.
I took the phone off charger at 6am and now it's almost noon now and my battery still shows 100%. On 14.0, it would be down to 90% by now. This is with barely using the phone.

I'm seeing the drain to 90% with minimal use on iOS 14 too, where iOS 13 I'd still be at 100%. This makes me want to install the beta profile for iOS 14.2. Keep us updated!

 

[dannyyankou]

I think the redesigned now playing screen on both the lock screen and in control center are foreshadowing more software redesigns for the 6.7 inch iPhone 12 Pro Max. I think will see some changes that take advantage of the extra real estate. I don’t think I’m reading too much into this.

 

[atlchamp]

I think the redesigned now playing screen on both the lock screen and in control center are foreshadowing more software redesigns for the 6.7 inch iPhone 12 Pro Max. I think will see some changes that take advantage of the extra real estate. I don’t think I’m reading too much into this.

no for sure you're on to something