14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has already launched iOS 14, the Apple Watch Series 6, and the new iPhone 12, so the company can now move its attention to software updates that can help improve the experience even further.
The next stop in terms of software updates is iOS 14.2, which is currently in testing and is available today for both developers and public users.
And because the development of this release advances, Apple today announced iOS 14.2 public beta 3, which means that all users can try out the new update on their devices.
iOS 14.2 is supposed to bring several improvements, including new Emoji 13 smiley faces and support for a Shazam music recognition feature right in the Control Center.
iOS 14.2 beta
While many users are tempted to install these beta builds to try out new features in advance, it’s important to keep in mind that early software comes with an increased likelihood of issues, so you’re not recommended to download today’s release on your main device.
“Since the public beta software has not yet been commercially released by Apple, it may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not function as well as commercially released software. Be sure to back up your iPhone,” Apple explains.
As for when iOS 14.2 is projected to go live for productivity devices, nothing is certain right now, but many believe that it could come with the iPhone 12 pre-loaded. This is unlikely though given that the first iPhone 12 units would start shipping next week.
In the meantime, if you decide to install a beta build of iOS, just make sure that you send your feedback Apple, as any report could help the company further polish the experience overall for everybody before the go-ahead to the stable build is given.