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During the iOS 12.2 beta phase, various references to previously unreleased devices and services were found. Now the guys from 9to5mac have discovered further innovations.
Apple released the first beta of iOS 12.2 on January 24. After almost every update, hints of new products were filtered out. Details of a new iPod touch, iPad mini 5 and iPad 7. Accessories were also discovered. The command “Hey Siri” was discovered in the depths of the program code – including a complete setup description of the AirPods 2 was included. In addition, a small image of the iPod touch was recently found in the 4th beta of iOS 12.2. According to this, the iPod touch 7 without a home button and without the well-known notch of the iPhone X series.
Newspaper subscription on the way & AirPower lives
In addition to all the products, references to an upcoming newspaper subscription were also found. According to this, a subscription for newspapers will be integrated into Apple News with iOS 12.2. Subscribers will thus have access to an unknown number of magazines and the like. Due to the fact that Apple News is still not available in this country, the launch of the new service will most likely be limited to the USA. Observers also assume that Apple will launch the Qi charging mat after a long wait. AirPower will present. Rumors about the start of mass production and discoveries in the code at least suggest this. The guys from 9to5mac have confirmed a new update. According to them, the software for controlling AirPower has been updated again with the current beta version.
Further innovations
In addition to new Animojis and a revised control center, the code will also include further special features. According to the report, starting with iOS 12.2, the Apple Care status can be called up directly in the system settings of the respective device. It will also be possible to order the insurance package directly via the respective section. The Wallet app will also receive further adjustments - here you will find references to previously unknown features. The new functions could be implemented with a previously unpublished Apple Credit Card Rumor has it that Apple is planning to release its own physical credit card this year.
The coming Apple Keynote will be held under the motto “It’s show time” on March 25th in the Steve Jobs Theater. What Apple will actually present at the end remains speculative until then.
