iOS Release Notes

2021-11-10 16:21:45 iOS 15.2 Beta 2
Build number - 19C5036e was released on 9 Nov, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 6, 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

New Features & Changes:
• iCloud+ subscribers can now access and use Hide My Email directly from the Mail app
• Legacy Contacts has been added to iOS & iPadOS 15.2 beta 2, allowing users to designate people as legacy contacts for their accounts, as part of the Digital Legacy program
• Added Communication Safety feature for kids in the Messages app
• Macro toggle in Camera app when moving it close to an object

Remaining Issues:
• Streaming in the Music app could result in higher CPU usage, causing faster battery drain in some scenarios
• Users who import a verifiable vaccination record aren’t able to add it to the Wallet app, and the Health app may freeze.

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2021-11-10 16:19:07 iOS 15.2 Beta 1
Build number - 19C5026i was released on 27 Oct, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 6, 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

New Features & Changes:
• Renamed Record App Activity to App Privacy Report with ability to review data in Settings>Privacy
• Auto Call can now be set up to use one of two methods for initiating an emergency call: holding the side button together with a volume button, or rapidly pressing the side button multiple times. Both methods now show a longer, 8-second countdown before placing an emergency call

Remaining Issues:
• Document-based apps include a Save As menu item above Duplicate.

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2021-11-10 16:09:03 iOS 15.1
Build number - 19B74 was released on 25 Oct, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 6, 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

iOS 15.1 adds SharePlay, an entirely new way to have shared experiences with family and friends in FaceTime. This release also adds the ability to capture ProRes video using iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, as well as verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards in Apple Wallet, and includes other features and bug fixes for your iPhone.

SharePlay:
• SharePlay is a new way to share synchronized experiences in FaceTime with content from the Apple TV app, Apple Music, Fitness+, and other supported App Store apps
• Shared controls give everyone the ability to pause, play, rewind or fast forward
• Smart volume automatically lowers the audio of a movie, TV show or song when your friends speak
• TV supports the option to watch the shared video on your big screen while you continue the FaceTime call on iPhone
• Screen sharing lets everyone on a FaceTime call look at photos, browse the web, or help each other out

Camera:
• ProRes video capture using iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
• Setting to turn off automatic camera switching when taking macro photos and videos on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Wallet:
• COVID-19 vaccination card support allows you to add and present verifiable vaccination information from Apple Wallet

Translate:
• Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) support in the Translate app and for system-wide translation

Home:
• New automation triggers based on the current reading of a HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality, or light level sensor

Shortcuts:
• New pre-built actions let you overlay text on images or gifs, plus a new collection of games lets you pass the time with Siri

This release also fixes the following issues:
• Photos.app may incorrectly report storage is full when importing photos and videos
• Weather app may not show current temperature for My Location, and may display colors of animated backgrounds incorrectly
• Audio playing from an app may pause when locking the screen
• Wallet may unexpectedly quit when using VoiceOver with multiple passes
• Available Wi-Fi networks may not be detected
• Battery algorithms updated on iPhone 12 models to better estimate battery capacity over time.

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2021-10-21 14:33:51 iOS 15.1 RC
Build number - 19B74 was released on 18 Oct, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

iOS 15.1 adds SharePlay, an entirely new way to have shared experiences with family and friends in FaceTime. This release also adds the ability to capture ProRes video using iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, as well as verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards in Apple Wallet, and includes other features and bug fixes for your iPhone.

SharePlay:
• SharePlay is a new way to share synchronized experiences in FaceTime with content from the Apple TV app, Apple Music, Fitness+, and other supported App Store apps
• Shared controls give everyone the ability to pause, play, rewind or fast forward
• Smart volume automatically lowers the audio of a movie, TV show or song when your friends speak
• TV supports the option to watch the shared video on your big screen while you continue the FaceTime call on iPhone
• Screen sharing lets everyone on a FaceTime call look at photos, browse the web, or help each other out

Camera:
• ProRes video capture using iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
• Setting to turn off automatic camera switching when taking macro photos and videos on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Wallet:
• COVID-19 vaccination card support allows you to add and present verifiable vaccination information from Apple Wallet

Translate:
• Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) support in the Translate app and for system-wide translation

Home:
• New automation triggers based on the current reading of a HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality, or light level sensor

Shortcuts:
• New pre-built actions let you overlay text on images or gifs, plus a new collection of games lets you pass the time with Siri

This release also fixes the following issues:
• Photos.app may incorrectly report storage is full when importing photos and videos
• Weather app may not show current temperature for My Location, and may display colors of animated backgrounds incorrectly
• Audio playing from an app may pause when locking the screen
• Wallet may unexpectedly quit when using VoiceOver with multiple passes
• Available Wi-Fi networks may not be detected
• Battery algorithms updated on iPhone 12 models to better estimate battery capacity over time.

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2021-10-17 15:48:36 iOS 15.1 Beta 4
Build number - 19B5068a was released on 13 Oct, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

Remaining Issues:
• Users might experience loss of audio during calls, followed by the call being dropped in some conditions
• Users might not be able to activate alarms in the Clock app
• Matter accessory notifications don’t work in Home
• Intermittent touch issue remains
• Safari no longer supports FTP sites, even with the advanced setting toggle on.

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2021-10-17 15:45:35 iOS 15.0.2
Build number - 19A404 was released on 11 Oct, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

iOS 15.0.2 includes bug fixes and important security updates for your iPhone.

This update includes bug fixes for your iPhone:
• Photos saved to your library from Messages could be deleted after removing the associated thread or message
• iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe may not connect to Find My
• AirTag might not appear in the Find My Items tab
• CarPlay may fail to open audio apps or disconnect during playback
• Device restore or update may fail when using Finder or iTunes for iPhone 13 models.

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2021-10-07 15:43:40 iOS 15.1 Beta 3
Build number - 19B5060d was released on 6 Oct, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

This update:
• More bug fixes and improvements...

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2021-10-03 13:48:19 iOS 15.0.1
Build number - 19A348 was released on 1 Oct, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

iOS 15.0.1 includes bug fixes for your iPhone including an issue where some users could not unlock iPhone 13 models with Apple Watch.

This update includes bug fixes for your iPhone:
• Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch may not work on iPhone 13 models
• Settings app may incorrectly display an alert that storage is full
• Audio meditations could unexpectedly start a workout on Apple Watch for some Fitness+ subscribers.

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2021-10-01 16:14:43 iOS 15.1 Beta 2
Build number - 19B5052f was released on 28 Sep, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

Resolved Issues:
• Fixed the bug preventing Unlock with Apple Watch for iPhone 13 users.

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2021-09-28 16:28:52 iOS 15.1 Beta 1
Build number - 19B5042h was released on 21 Sep, 2021 for:
• iPhone 13, 13 Pro/Max, 13 Mini, 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, SE(2G), 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8/8+, 7/7+, SE, 6s/6s+
• iPad 8G, 7G, 6G, 5G
• iPad mini 5, 4
• iPad Air 4, 3, 2
• iPad Pro 12.9(5G) 12.9(4G), 12.9(3G), 10.5, 9.7, 11, 12.9(2G), 12.9(1G)
• iPod Touch 7G.

New Features & Changes:
• Re-enabled SharePlay
• New icon for Announce Calls settings
• Generate COVID-19 vaccination card in Apple Wallet.

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