Get iOS 8.2 Update for Apple Watch Support

Yesterday, after the launch of most awaited Apple Watch, iOS version 8.2 is also released as a part of launch to support Apple Watch primarily but it also has other important updates for all of us who don’t yet have Apple Watch. It’s available as an over-the-air update or through iTunes for any device running iOS 8, including the iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, and 6 Plus; all iPads except the first-generation model; and the fifth-generation iPod Touch. Following are some of the most important updates in iOS 8.2:

Apple Watch Support

The biggest feature update is support for the Apple Watch. The device will work with the iPhone 5 and newer models, but it will not work with iPads or iPods. Once you’ve tethered a watch to your phone, a new companion app will allow you to change the watch’s settings, organize its Home screen, and make other changes. If you are an iOS developer, you should definitely check this out –

Apple WatchKit

Improvements in HomeKit

HomeKit is automation geared and will allow users to control Internet-enabled devices at home. With HomeKit, you can create actions to control those devices. Users can group actions together and trigger them using Siri.

Apple HomeKit

Improvements in Health App

Health App was Apple ResearchKit initiative, that pulls data from multiple sources including the Apple Watch and iPhone for users to share their HealthKit data with medical researchers hoping to tackle a wide array of diseases. With initial launch of Health App in iOS 8 introduced many bugs which were completely fixed in 8.2.

Adds the ability to select the unit of measurement for body temperature, weight, height, distance, and blood glucose
Improves stability when dealing with large amounts of data
Includes the ability to add and visualize workout sessions from 3rd-party apps
Addresses an issue that may have prevented users from adding a photo in Medical ID
Fixes units for vitamins and minerals
Fixes an issue where Health data wouldn’t refresh after changes data source order
Fixes an issue where some graphics showed no data values
Adds a privacy setting that enables turning off tracking of steps, distance, and flights climbed

Other than these important improvements, there are plenty stability and bug fixes is also being done in iOS 8.2 which includes –

Increases stability of Mail
Improves stability of Flyover in Maps
Improves stability of Music
Improves VoiceOver reliability
Improves connectivity with Made for iPhone Hearing Aids
Fixes an issue in Maps that prevented navigating to some favorite locations
Addresses an issue where the last word in a quick reply message wasn’t autocorrected
Fixes an issue where duplicate iTunes purchased content could prevent iCloud restore from completing
Resolves an issue where some music or playlists didn’t sync from iTunes to the Music app
Fixes an issue where deleted audiobooks sometimes remained on the device
Resolves an issue that could prevent call audio from routing to car speakers while using Siri Eyes Free
Fixes a Bluetooth calling issue where no audio is heard until the call is answered
Fixes a timezone issue where Calendar events appear in GMT
Addresses an issue that caused certain events in a custom reoccurring meeting to drop from Exchange calendar
Fixes an certificate error that prevented configuring an Exchange account behind a third-party gateway
Fixes an issue that could cause an organizer’s Exchange meeting notes to be overwritten
Resolves an issue that prevented some Calendar events from automatically showing as “busy” after accepting an invite.