Apple today released iOS 12.2 for compatible iPhones and iPads. The latest release of iOS 12 comes with a number of new features and enhancements and it is probably the last major feature-packed release of the OS before we see Apple unveil iOS 13 at WWDC 2019.

iOS 12.2 adds four new Animojis, brings about major AirPlay 2 related improvements, and more. Most importantly, iOS 12.2 adds Apple News+ support to iPhones and iPad in the United States and Canada.

It also adds support for the 2nd generation AirPods which will be making its way to customers from tomorrow. Other improvements in iOS 12.2 include improved quality of audio messages in iMessages, 5G E indicator for iPhone users on AT&T network, updated AirPlay 2 icon, HomeKit support for AirPlay 2 compatible devices, and more. iOS 12.2 also includes a number of bug fixes.

Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 12.2 to developers back in late January.  Alongside iOS 12.2, Apple has also released watchOS 5.2 and tvOS 12.2 with new features and enhancements.

Below is a quick overview of some of the new features in iOS 12.2:

• Updated Screen Mirroring Icon in Control Center: Apple has updated the Screen Mirroring icon in Control Center, making it a bit more obvious that you are mirroring two screens.
• Faster Way to Add Money to Apple Cash: Apple has added an “Add Money” option when you tap on the Apple Pay Cash in the Wallet app. This makes it easier to quickly add funds.
• A New AirPlay Icon: Apple has updated the AirPlay icon in Control Center, putting it more in line with the icon on other platforms like macOS.
• Apple Shows Better Info for Unsecure Websites: Apple now shows “Not Secured” on an unsecured website in the URL, making it more obvious that a site isn’t offering an HTTPS connection.
• Apple Maps Can Now Show Air Quality: You can find air quality for an area within the stock Weather app, but Apple is now bringing that information to Apple Maps. It can be turned on in the Maps Settings section.

Post the iOS 12.2 update, iPhone and iPad users in Canada will also be able to access Apple News. Alongside iOS 12.2, Apple has also released watchOS 5.2 and tvOS 12.2 with new features and enhancements.

How to Download and Install iOS 12.2

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and head over to General -> Software Update.

Step 2: The iOS 12.2 OTA update should show up on your device. Simply tap the “Download & Install” button to start the installation process.

Another option is to install iOS 12.2 through iTunes on a Mac or Windows computer by connecting the device to a computer running iTunes and choosing the ‘Update’ button in iTunes.

iOS 12.2 IPSW Direct Download Links

• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 5s GSM): iPhone_4.0_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 5s GSM+CDMA): iPhone_4.0_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 6+): iPhone_5.5_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 6): iPhone_4.7_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 6s): iPhone_4.7_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 6s+): iPhone_5.5_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone SE): iPhone_4.0_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 7 GSM+CDMA): iPhone_4.7_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 7+ GSM+CDMA): iPhone_5.5_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 7 GSM): iPhone_4.7_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 7+ GSM): iPhone_5.5_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 8 GSM+CDMA): iPhone_4.7_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 8 Plus GSM+CDMA): iPhone_5.5_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 8 GSM): iPhone_4.7_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone 8 Plus GSM): iPhone_5.5_P3_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone X GSM+CDMA): iPhone10,3,iPhone10,6_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone X GSM): iPhone10,3,iPhone10,6_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone XS): iPhone11,2_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone XS Max (China)): iPhone11,4,iPhone11,6_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone XS Max (Global)): iPhone11,4,iPhone11,6_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• iOS 12.2 (iPhone XR): iPhone11,8_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Air Wi-Fi): iPad_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Air Cellular): iPad_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi): iPad_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 2 Cellular): iPad_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Air China): iPad_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 2 China): iPad_64bit_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi): iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 3 Cellular): iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 3 China): iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi): iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Air 2 Cellular): iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 4 Wi-Fi): iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Mini 4 Cellular): iPad_64bit_TouchID_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro Wi-Fi): iPadPro_12.9_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro Cellular): iPadPro_12.9_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 9.7 Wi-Fi): iPadPro_9.7_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 9.7 Cellular): iPadPro_9.7_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad 5 Wi-Fi): iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad 5 Cellular): iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 12.9 Wi-Fi 2nd Gen): iPad_Pro_HFR_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 12.9 Cellular 2nd Gen): iPad_Pro_HFR_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 10.5 Wi-Fi): iPad_Pro_HFR_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 10.5 Cellular): iPad_Pro_HFR_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad 6 Wi-Fi): iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad 6 Cellular): iPad_64bit_TouchID_ASTC_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 11 Wi-Fi): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 11 Wi-Fi 1TB): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 11 Cellular): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 11 Cellular 1TB): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 12.9 Wi-Fi 3rd Gen): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 12.9 Wi-Fi 3rd Gen 1TB): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 12.9 Cellular 3rd Gen): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw
• 12.2 (iPad Pro 12.9 Cellular 3rd Gen 1TB): iPad_Fall_2018_12.2_16E227_Restore.ipsw

iOS 12.2 Release Notes

Below is the official release note of the iOS 12.2 update from Apple.

iOS 12.2 provides support for Apple News+, adds the ability for Siri to play videos from your iOS device to Apple TV, and includes four new Animoji. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

Apple News+

– Apple News+ is a new subscription service that extends the Apple News experience with hundreds of magazines and top newspapers

Our editors handpick top articles and magazine issues, and you also get personalized recommendations on the topics most interesting to you

Automatic downloads make it easy to read magazine issues offline

– Apple News is now available in Canada, with a free experience that includes handpicked Top Stories, a personalized Today feed, and support for both English and French

– Apple News+ is available in the U.S. and in Canada, with dozens of additional Canadian magazines

Siri

– Ask Siri on your iPhone or iPad to play any video, show, movie, sports game, or channel on Apple TV. For example, “Hey Siri, play Free Solo on my TV”

Animoji

– Four new Animoji—owl, boar, giraffe and shark—are included for iPhone X and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch

AirPlay

– Dedicated TV controls in Control Center and on the Lock Screen give you quick access to TV controls

– AirPlay multitasking for video allows you to browse other apps, as well as play other short form audio and video files locally on your device without interrupting AirPlay

– AirPlay destinations are now grouped by content type making it faster for you to find what device you want to play to

Apple Pay

– Apple Pay Cash customers can now transfer money to their bank accounts instantly using their Visa debit cards

– Wallet app now conveniently displays Apple Pay credit and debit transactions right below the card

Screen Time

– Downtime can be configured with a different schedule for each day of the week

– A new toggle enables easily turning app limits on or off temporarily

Safari

– Website sign-in now occurs automatically after filling credentials with Password AutoFill

– Warnings now appear when loading unencrypted webpages

– Removes support for the expired Do Not Track standard to prevent potential use as a fingerprinting variable; Intelligent Tracking Prevention now protects against cross-site tracking by default

– Smart Search Field queries can now be modified by tapping the arrow icon next to search suggestions

Apple Music

– The Browse tab shows more editorial highlights on a single page making it easier to discover new music, playlists, and more

AirPods

– Support for new AirPods (2nd generation)

This update also includes other improvements and bug fixes. This update:

– Supports Air Quality Index in Maps for US, UK, and India

– Includes information in Settings on how much time remains on your device’s warranty period

– Supports real-time text (RTT) for phone calls made through a nearby iPhone on iPad and iPod Touch

– Displays a “5G E” icon for iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) or iPad Pro 11-inch indicating that users are in an area where AT&T’s 5G Evolution network is available

– Improves quality of audio recordings in Messages

– Improves stability and performance of Apple TV Remote on iOS

– Fixes an issue that prevented some missed calls from appearing in Notification Center

– Addresses an issue where a badge notification could appear on Settings even though no action is needed

– Addresses an issue in Settings > General > iPhone Storage where the storage size of some large apps, the System category, and the Other category in the storage bar graph could be incorrect

– Fixes an issue that could cause Voice Memos to automatically play back recordings after connecting to a car Bluetooth device

– Resolves an issue that could cause Voice Memos to temporarily prevent renaming a recording