Summary of updates for iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, and watchOS 8.3 finally released

On December 13, 2021, Apple released updates for 'macOS Monterey 12.1', 'iOS 15.2', 'iPadOS 15.2', 'watchOS 8.3', and 'tvOS 15.2'. As a result, SharePlay , which allows you to share music through FaceTime, and Apple Music Voice Plan , a new subscription plan for Siri, are now available on Apple devices.

iOS 15.2 and macOS 12.1 add several previously delayed features | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/12/apples-ios-15-2-and-macos-12-1-updates-hit-supported-devices-today/

·table of contents
◆ macOS Monterey 12.1
◆ iOS 15.2 and iPad OS 15.2
◆ watchOS 8.3 and tvOS 15.2

◆ macOS Monterey 12.1
Bug fixes have been made in macOS Monterey 12.1, but the biggest change is the addition of 'SharePlay' which was not realized in the first 'macOS Monterey 12.0' released on June 30th. is. With the official implementation of SharePlay, you'll be able to connect with FaceTime to listen to music, watch videos, and share your screen.

In addition, macOS Monterey 12.1 has a 'memory' redesign for photos, support for the 'Apple Music Voice Plan' using Siri, and a 'digital heritage' that allows you to specify who can access your iCloud account and personal information after death. Is included as a new function.

Details of 'Digital Heritage' can be confirmed from the following articles.

IOS 15.2 Beta 2 adds the ability for bereaved families to access your iPhone data after death-GIGAZINE

by Thibaud Saintin

Ars Technica, an IT news site, said, 'Universal Control , which enables seamless use of iPad and Mac with one mouse and trackpad, was scheduled to appear by the end of 2021, but it is in beta of iOS 12.1. It wasn't in the edition. Sure enough, it wasn't included in this macOS update either. Apple announced on its official website that this feature will be available in the spring of 2022. '

◆ iOS 15.2 and iPad OS 15.2
iOS and iPad OS already had 'SharePlay', but in addition to this, this update now supports the 'Apple Music Voice Plan'. In addition, 'App Privacy Report' has been added to 'Settings' so that you can check which app accessed what personal information. In addition, the aforementioned 'digital heritage' has been added.

iOS 15.2 is equipped with 'Macro Shooting Control' for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, and you can switch to an ultra-wide-angle lens to take macro shots of photos and videos. This feature is summarized in detail in the following articles.

Introducing a new function to switch 'macro mode' with one tap in the camera app of iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max --GIGAZINE

◆ watchOS 8.3 and tvOS 15.2
'Apple Music Voice Plan' and 'App Privacy Report' have also been added to watchOS. According to Ars Technica, tvOS 15.2 has been updated but no release notes have been published, so bug fixes and basic performance improvements are likely to be the main updates.