iOS 8.2 Release Date On March 9, Ahead Of Apple Watch: Full Features, Enhancements, Fixes Revealed

The latest Apple iOS 8.2 software for iPhone and iPad devices is slated to arrive on Monday, March 9. The latest 8.2 version of iOS is particularly important to the tech giant as rumors suggest new details of the Apple Watch will be revealed as well.

Apple initially intended to release iOS 8.2 to the public sooner. However, the company decided to work on one final build for testers and employees before deeming the product ready for the market. Although we're not completely certain what caused the delay, the list of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes implemented on iOS 8.2 is extensive.

Ultimately, the new Apple Watch is slated to be one of, if not the most, important new products to come from Cupertino. Apple's first wearable intends to play dual roles as both a smartwatch and also a health and fitness monitor. As we expected, iOS 8.2 will accomodate Apple Watch functions and deliver significant development in health apps and biometric data logging, including body temperature to blood glucose.

Apple also worked hard to fix all the bugs that affected iOS 8.1, 8.1.2, and 8.1.3. The update included improved stability over Mail, Music, the Flyover feature in Maps, and more.

See the full list of Apple iOS 8.2 features, enhancements, and bug fixes below:

Health App improvements

• Adds the ability to select the unit of measurement for body temperature, weight, height, distance, and blood glucose
• Improves stability when dealing with large amounts of data
• Includes the ability to add and visualise workout sessions from 3rd-party apps
• Addresses an issue that may have prevented users from adding a photo in Medical ID
• Fixes units for vitamins and minerals
• Fixes an issue where Health data wouldn't refresh after changes data source order
• Fixes an issue where some graphics showed no data values
• Adds a privacy setting that enables turning off tracking of steps, distance, and flights climbed

Stability Enhancements

• Increases stability of Mail
• Improves stability of Flyover in Maps
• Improves stability of Music
• Improves VoiceOver reliability
• Improves connectivity with Made for iPhone Hearing Aids

Bug Fixes

• Fixes an issue in Maps that prevented navigating to some favourite locations
• Addresses an issue where the last word in a quick reply message wasn't autocorrected
• Fixes an issue where duplicate iTunes purchased content could prevent iCloud restore from completing
• Resolves an issue where some music or playlists didn't sync from iTunes to the Music app
• Fixes an issue where deleted audiobooks sometimes remained on the device
• Resolves an issue that could prevent call audio from routing to car speakers while using Siri Eyes Free
• Fixes a Bluetooth calling issue where no audio is heard until the call is answered
• Fixes a timezone issue where Calendar events appear in GMT
• Addresses an issue that caused certain events in a custom reoccurring meeting to drop from Exchange calendar
• Fixes a certificate error that prevented configuring an Exchange account behind a third-party gateway
• Fixes an issue that could cause an organiser's Exchange meeting notes to be overwritten
• Resolves an issue that prevented some Calendar events from automatically showing as 'busy' after accepting an invite.