Apple recently indicated that its product line is “prepared” for the holiday shopping season, suggesting that no new Macs or other devices will be announced until the end of 2022. Nevertheless, there are still at least five items left notable on Apple. program to be planned before the end of the year, as indicated below.
iOS 16.2
iOS 16.2 is currently in beta and is expected to be released in mid-December. The software update includes several new features for the iPhone, including Apple’s new Freeform whiteboard app, a new Home app architecture, live activities for select sports games through the Apple TV app, new Sleep and Medicine widgets for the lock screen, unintended emergency SOS call reports. , 5G support in India, and more.
Apple also plans to release iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, watchOS 9.2, and tvOS 16.2 in December. On Apple TV, tvOS 16.2 enables multi-user Siri voice recognition for a more personalized experience, with support for up to six family members.
Satellite Emergency SOS
All four iPhone 14 models support a new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature that will allow devices to connect directly to a satellite, allowing users to text emergency services when in outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. In a support document, Apple says the feature “will be available with an upcoming iOS 16 software update in November 2022,” but the company didn’t share a date. specific output.
Since iOS 16.1 was released at the end of October and iOS 16.2 is expected to be released in December, Emergency SOS via Satellite will likely be enabled with iOS 16.1.1, which is already in testing. It’s also possible that Emergency SOS via Satellite will be enabled with iOS 16.1.2, but there’s no evidence of such an update yet and Apple would likely want the feature to launch before Thanksgiving week in the States. -United.
At launch, Emergency SOS via Satellite will only be available in the US and Canada and will be free for the first two years. Apple has reportedly confirmed plans to expand the feature to other countries by the end of next year.
Apple Classical Music
In August 2021, Apple announced the acquisition of classical music service Primephonic. At the time, Apple announced plans to launch a dedicated classical music app in 2022, combining Primephonic’s user interface with additional functionality.
Although there is still no sign of the Apple Music Classical app, evidence of the app was spotted both in iOS 15.5 code and in an XML file on Apple’s servers earlier this year. Few other details are known about the app, including whether it will be an in-app or released on the App Store as a standalone download given its niche focus.
Even though Apple Music Classical is not a pre-installed app, it looks like the app will have system-level integration, so its release will likely come with a software update such as iOS 16.1.1 or iOS 16.2 later this year if Apple meets its 2022 deadline.
Extension of the self-service repair program
In August, Apple said its self-service repair program will expand to other countries in Europe and to other Mac models with Apple silicon chips before the end of the year. Apple therefore has less than two months to fulfill this promise.
The program was first launched in April, offering US customers access to genuine Apple parts, tools and manuals to perform do-it-yourself repairs of iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and third-generation iPhone SE. The program was expanded in August to include MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with the M1 series of chips.
Black Friday shopping event
For many years, Apple has held a four-day purchase event from Black Friday to Cyber Monday in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and some other countries, providing customers with an Apple Gift Card $25-$200 free with the purchase of a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, AirPods or other qualifying product.
Black Friday takes place on November 25 this year and is one of the few occasions a year when Apple offers deals on its products, but better deals are often available through retailers like Amazon, so be sure to check out our Black Friday roundup throughout the month.
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