Key news: More changes in iOS 14.5 Beta, rumors on iPhone 13, Apple Watch charging issue fixed

Apple continues to adjust things during the beta testing period of iOS 14.5 and it looks like there will be some interesting changes to the update when it is released to the public in a month or more.

This week also saw the release of a watchOS bug fix update for Series 5 and SE Series owners, addressing a serious problem where their watches may not charge after going into power reserve mode, while some hardware repairs iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini will no longer require replacement of entire units. Read below for details on these stories, iPhone 13 rumors, iPhone tips and tricks and more!

All new in iOS 14.5 Beta 2

Apple this week seeded the second beta of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 for developers and public beta testers. The second betas add some new features, including new emojis, an option for Apple Music subscribers to share song lyrics on platforms like iMessage and Instagram, a new action to take a screenshot in the Shortcuts app and more. We’ve put everything together again in this beta, including hidden code changes.

iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 come with many other features, such as the ability to unlock an iPhone with an Apple Watch while wearing a mask, support for 5G in Dual-SIM mode on iPhone 12 models, new features similar to Waze on Apple Maps and streaming AirPlay 2 for Apple Fitness + exercises, which became functional in the second beta.

IOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 are expected to be released to all users in late March or early April, but anyone can sign up to be a free public beta tester to get early access to all of these new features.

watchOS 7.3.1 Released with fix for Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE charging issue

In a new support document this week, Apple said that a “very small number of customers” with Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE models running watchOS 7.2 or 7.3 had a problem with the watch not charging after entering the reservation power.

Apple says customers with an Apple Watch that is experiencing this issue can contact Apple support to set up a free repair by mail. Apple also released watchOS 7.3.1, which prevents this problem from happening with Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE units that have not yet been affected.

The second betas of watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 have also been propagated to developers and public beta testers.

The iPhone 13 is rumored to include an always-on screen with 120 Hz ProMotion, astrophotography features, stronger MagSafe and more

Although we are still many months away from the so-called iPhone 13 line, rumors are beginning to surface about potential features for the devices.

The last word comes from leaker Max Weinbach, who joined the YouTube channel EverythingApplePro to share some supposed features of the iPhone 13, including an always-on screen with a long-awaited 120 Hz refresh rate, enhanced camera features for astrophotography, magnets Stronger MagSafe and an improved frosted glass finish that is “more sticky” and “more comfortable” to hold compared to iPhone 12 models.

Weinbach has a history of hits and misses with Apple’s rumors. He was among several sources who incorrectly claimed that the iPhone 12 models would have a 120 Hz screen, and his rumor about recording 4K video at up to 240 fps also didn’t materialize last year, but he accurately revealed that the iPhone 12 models would be available in a new dark blue color.

Apple says some iPhone 12 hardware issues will no longer require replacing the entire device

In an internal memo this week, obtained by MacRumors, Apple informed service providers that it will introduce a new method of repair on the same unit for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 models exhibiting certain problems that would normally require replacing the entire unit.

Apple said technicians will be able to offer repairs on the same unit starting Tuesday, February 23, for models of the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 that cannot be connected or are having problems with the logic board, identification system the device’s case, such as cracked rear glass. The new repair method will be available in all countries and regions where the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 are sold.

Genius Bars and Apple Authorized Service Providers will have a new “iPhone Rear System” available for them, which consists of an iPhone back case with all components except the screen and the rear camera, including battery, logic board, Taptic Engine, Face Identification system and so on.

If a customer has an iPhone 12 mini with cracked rear glass, for example, technicians can replace the entire rear of the device, with the new case affixed to the original display and the rear camera. For this reason, the customer’s screen and rear camera must be free of damage or functional failure in order for your device to qualify.

Useful iPhone tips you may not know

In one of our most recent YouTube videos, we’ve put together some useful tips and tricks for the iPhone, and it’s worth checking out for new and old users.

For example, did you know that you can create a quick shortcut to activate Low Power Mode when the battery drops to a specific percentage? Or did you know that the Apple Watch can be used as a viewfinder when recording a video with your iPhone? Check out our full list of tips and tricks.

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly told the Facebook team to ‘inflict pain’ on Apple over privacy dispute

Beginning with iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5, Apple will apply a new privacy measure that requires applications to request and receive permission from users to track their activity on other applications and websites for targeted advertising purposes.

Facebook has strongly criticized the change, claiming that Apple’s change in tracking will hurt small businesses financially. In truth, Wall Street Newspaper This week reported that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told insiders and team members that his company needs to “inflict pain” on Apple in response to changes in tracking.

Some other advertising companies have decided to move on and accept Apple’s move, forming a new “Post-IDFA Alliance” to help advertisers understand how to use user data in an “Apple-friendly way”.

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