Top Intriguing Features of iOS 16.2

Ashutosh Singh Dec 15, 2022

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Apple Music Sing

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Advanced Data Protection

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5G Support in India

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Freeform app

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Disable Wallpaper in AOD

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Airdrop Settings

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[{"selector":"#anim-2e522af3-cc07-4e60-96bb-cec5e0ab8c47","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c9a3c03f-3a3a-4494-99b3-d437bafcf374","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 235.28067%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] These are some main features of iOS 16.2, but these are not all. You can check full changes on the linked page. IMG: Unsplash Learn more

Other STORIES

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