Apple released iOS 12 back in September 2018, and today the company has released the third major update to the iOS 12 i.e., iOS 12.3 and this comes over a month after the release of iOS 12.2. In this update, the main focus has been on the new TV app and the channels feature.
The main focus of iOS 12.3 update is the all-new Apple TV app which has got a facelift and is enhanced with a new look and functionality. Users can subscribe to Apple TV channels within the Apple TV app, pay for only the ones they want and watch on demand directly in the app.
Apart from this, the “Watch Now” and “Up Next” now offers customized content to users based on a new machine learning algorithm and users can explore curated collections based on a secure and comprehensive understanding of users’ viewing interests. It will be available in over 100 countries starting today.
Apple TV also now has dedicated ‘Kids section’, which shows curated showcases and movies for kids for all ages.
The next feature added by Apple in this update is ‘Channels’. Users can sign up and watch their favorite channels within the TV app without the need to open up another app. But the non-channel content can’t be played within the app and can be watched only in a third party app.
The latest iOS update also includes support for AirPlay 2 enabled TVs which allows users to AirPlay content like TV shows and movies.
iOS 12.3 update is now rolling out worldwide to all eligible devices.
Here is a list of detailed changelog on the new iOS 12.3 update
AirPlay 2
– AirPlay 2 now supports sharing videos, photos, music and more from your iPhone and iPad directly to your AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV
– One tap playback automatically plays your chosen TV show or movie on the last screen you used based on time and location
– Siri Suggestions to watch movies and TV shows now include an option to AirPlay
– Intelligent suggestions are all done on-device so your personal information stays privateApple TV app
– The Apple TV app features an all-new design that highlights expertly curated collections and personalized recommendations
– Apple TV channels offer subscriptions to HBO, Showtime, Starz, and more, available to watch directly in the Apple TV app, online or off
– Subscriptions to Apple TV channels can be shared with up to six family members, with no new apps, accounts, or passwords needed
– New release movies are available to buy or rent in the Apple TV app, including the full catalog of 100,000+ movies and the largest selection of 4K HDR titles
– A new dedicated kids section helps you discover editorially-handpicked shows and movies safe for kids of all ages
– The Apple TV app can now intelligently suggest playing to the most likely Apple TVs or AirPlay 2-enabled TVs nearby.
– Adds the ability to follow a magazine from the Apple News+ catalog browsing view
– Apple Music’s For You tab now updates multiple times a day suggesting music based on themes like genres, artists, and moods you love
– Fixes an issue that could prevent Apple TV Remote from pausing a video, controlling video, or changing the volume on supported receivers
– Addresses an issue that could cause calls made using Wi-Fi calling to drop
– Fixes an issue where song information from a connected iPhone may not appear in a car’s display