iOS 9.2

Apple releases iOS 9.2 for public beta testers

Not long after it seeded iOS 9.2 beta 1 to developers, Apple has released iOS 9.2 for public beta testers on its public beta program website. iOS 9.2 is a small update, but as we told you about, it brings some significant new features to iOS 9's new Safari View Controller for embedded web views.

If you're already a member of the public beta, or if you'd like to join, simply head over to Apple's beta website to get started.

New in iOS 9.2 beta: a look at Safari View Controller updates

Yesterday, Apple released iOS 9.2 beta 1 to developers. As we explained, the update ushered in a couple of new features to iOS 9's Safari View Controller.

In iOS 9.2 beta 1, Safari View Controller gets a bit more powerful. It now has the ability to request a desktop site directly from the view controller, disable content blockers, and it can interface with Action Extensions, such as the 1Password extension.

In the video that follows, I showcase both new features, and compare them with an older version of iOS 9.

Apple releases iOS 9.2 beta 1 to developers, bringing more options to Safari View Controller

Apple has released the first beta for iOS 9.2. The beta, which is accessible via Apple's developer center, comes in at build 13C5055d.

Unlike some of Apple's more recent beta releases, iOS 9.2 beta 1 includes iOS SDK Release Notes! This beta release is focused primarily on the new iOS 9 technology, Safari View Controller, making it more like standalone Safari. Check out the rest of this post to see what the new beta includes.