Experience the most important changes and features of iOS 14.2 RC...

yesterday Apple made iOS 14.2 Release Candidate (GM) available to developers. Means the release is not too late. iOS 14.2 RC includes over 100 new emojis, 8 beautiful new wallpapers, CC switches for Shazam music recognition, a redesigned AirPlay 2 interface and much more. This iOS 14.2 version also fixes the annoying “New iOS update is available” message that pops up every time you unlock a previous beta version. Watch the handy video that explains the key changes and features in iOS 14.2.

What’s new in iOS 14.2 RC?

Note: It’s like Apple replacing the term “GM Seed”. For nearly final versions of the software, there are “release candidates”, which is why we call them iOS 14.2 (RC) release candidates.

• Annoying “New iOS update available. Please update the “iOS 14 Beta” message that appears every time you unlock.
• 8 beautiful new wallpapers in light and dark versions
• Hundreds of new emoji
• Fix HDR video thumbnails exported from Final Cut Pro X
• Revised AirPlay 2 interface
• Updated lock screen playback controls and AirPlay 2 interface
• AirPlay 2 controls have been redesigned in the Control Center
• New animations let you see if other AirPlay 2 devices are active on your network
• Source icon ads for music, podcasts, etc.
• AirPlay popover updated

Video: Major Changes and Features in iOS 14.2 RC

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• Show apps with the new Apple Watch Solo Loop app icon
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• Apple Card users will now see the Annual Activity tab in the Wallet app
• Ask Siri to stop playing music on your HomePod
• Home app and intercom support via Siri

There are many points from the release candidates for iOS 14.2. If you’re using an earlier iOS 14.2 beta, the annoying “new iOS update” is now available. Please update from iOS 14 Beta which occurs every time you unlock your iPhone. This has been fixed in this update. In my opinion that’s enough for the update.

One of the biggest new features in iOS 14.2 is the improved AirPlay 2 interface in the Control Center. In the Control Center, you’ll find much larger album art for the media you’re currently playing. There is also an icon in the lower right corner of the album cover that indicates the source of the media.

In addition to these changes, recommended media are now displayed in both Control Center and the lock screen when nothing is playing. Headphones must be connected before the suggested media appears on the lock screen.

There’s also a handy new AirPlay 2 popover for accessing other AirPlay 2 compatible devices on your network. This includes brand new animations that occur when the media is currently playing on these devices. You can access this popover from anywhere where you can select your AirPlay 2 device, including the lock screen, control center and music apps.

There’s also a new Shazam switch that you can add to the Control Center. With this switch, you can discreetly learn the details of the songs playing around you without having to call Siri.

Without a doubt, the two biggest new features in iOS 14.2 are 8 new wallpapers and over 100 new emojis. What makes the new wallpaper stand out is that it is a full-screen wallpaper that is less abstract than modern Apple wallpapers. There is also a dark version of the eight new wallpapers when the user switches to dark mode.

New emojis include all kinds of new emojis, including ninjas, disguised faces, boomerangs, and more. We recommend that you use iOS 14’s emoji search feature to find new favorites.

Also iOS 14.2 New Intercom Functions Demonstration with the HomePod mini unveiling ceremony on Apple’s iPhone 12 event. There’s a new Intercom button in the top right corner of the Home app that you can use to communicate with HomePods in different parts of your house. Users can also use Siri to access new intercom features and communicate with household members.

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iOS 14.2 is a huge release with all of the features listed here and lots of additional changes, bug fixes, and improvements. What are your new favorites in iOS 14.2? Listen to your thoughts in the comments.

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