Apple drops new iOS 14 update: Here are all the cool features it brings

Apple has rolled out a new update on iOS 14, making minute changes in the operating system, hoping to offer an improved user experience. These changes include some new features, such as Optimized Battery Charging for AirPods, Intercom, and improved AirPlay controls. Along with iOS 14.2, the tech giant also rolled out iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, and tvOS 14.2 for the public. The new update also claims to have fixed other issues such as black screen in certain apps or non-working wireless charging. Here are those improvements and bug fixes: 

• Apps could be out of order on the Home Screen dock 
• Camera viewfinder may appear black when launched 
• The keyboard on the Lock Screen could miss touches when trying to enter the passcode 
• Reminders could default to times in the past 
• Photos widget may not display content 
• Weather widget could display the high temperature in Celsius when set to Fahrenheit 
• Next-hour precipitation chart description in Weather could incorrectly indicate when precipitation stops 
• Voice Memos recordings are interrupted by incoming calls 
• The screen could be black during Netflix video playback 
• Apple Cash could fail to send or receive money when asked via Siri 
• Apple Watch app may unexpectedly close when opened 
• Workout GPS routes or Health data are prevented from syncing between Apple Watch and iPhone for some users 
• Audio is incorrectly labeled as “Not Playing” in the CarPlay Dashboard 
• Devices could be prevented from charging wirelessly 
• Exposure Notifications is disabled when restoring iPhone from iCloud Backup or transferring data to a new iPhone using iPhone Migration 

Along with this, Apple has added eight new wallpapers, 100 new emojis, and improved some of the system icons. For people who regularly use Shazam, there's now a shortcut in Control Center for quicker access. Apple has also redesigned the AirPlay 2 controls. 

iOS 14.2 also comes with an accessibility feature that leverages the LiDAR sensor that's built into the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Now you can use Magnifier to detect people nearby and tell you how far they are from you. This is also valid for iPadOS 14.2, if you're using an iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) or an iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation).