Since a lot of time has passed since its development, iOS 8.2 is now finally released to all of the supported devices excluding the iPod Touch fifth generation model and the first generation. The devices which run iOS 8 can update their OS from the Settings tap.

Talking about the feature that this update brought covers major portion of the Apple Watch. Since Apple Watch has finally been announced, a dedicated app is pre-loaded for all the iPhones which will be used to download Watch related applications. Even though the update constitutes all devices running the iOS but the companion app does not support iPad and iPod since they are not part of the Apple Watch and hence cannot be connected to it.

What Improvements Does iOS 8.2 Have?

Although you will not be allowed to use the Apple Watch's Companion app, you will still be benefited to upgrade your iDevice. This is due to the reason that HomeKit is also a new application which will allow the users to control their devices at home. There is also a new Health app introduced in the iOS 8.2 with major bug fixes which were present in the iOS 8's first release. A new flyover feature is added to the Mail and bugs in the Music app have been fixed for stability. The remaining Bug Fixes and additions are as follows.

Improved Health App

Addition of unit to measure body temperature, height, weight, blood glucose and distanceStability to handle larger dataAddition 3rd party apps'visualization and health sessionsFixed the issue to add photo to your medical IDMineral and Vitamin units are fixedThe health data can now refresh with changes madebug fixes for no data in graphical modeEnhanced privacy setting that enables turning off tracking distance, steps and flight climbs

Bug Fixes For Stability

Mail stability increasedStability of flyovers in Maps improvedMusic Stability improvedEnhanced VoiceOver ReliabilityMade for iPhone hearing aids improved.

Major Bug Fixes

Favorite location navigation issue fixedFixed the issue of last word not auto-corrected in quick reply messageDuplicate purchase in iTune issue is fixedMusic and playlist not syncing with iTunes issue fixedFixed the issue of deleted audio books showing up againFixed the issue that prevented routing the call audio to car speaker when using Siri Eyes FreeBluetooth issue fixed which caused no audio to be heard until the call is answeredCalender entry appear in GMT, timezone issue fixedFixed the issue of dropping certain reoccurring events from exchange calenderCertificate error fixed which prevented configuration of exchange accounts at the back o third party gatewayFixed the Overwritten exchange meeting notes issueAutomatic 'busy' sign after accepting invite in calender entries is fixed.

There were a lot of products introduced on Apple's Spring Forward Event which you can find out by visiting our website. For any questions relating to the iOS 8.2 update, put them in the comments below