Should you install iOS 16.2 on your iPhone?

Ashutosh Singh Dec 14, 2022

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Apple Music Sing

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5G Support in India

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Advanced Data Protection

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New AOD options

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[{"selector":"#anim-6d013c9f-38a4-4b12-aa78-b656b800f1e5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-55dd1f44-d4c1-4c46-be97-534b453b4337","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 234.24976%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] These are some important features of this new update. You can check all the changes on this page. More Details

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