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Hands-on: iOS 12.1 beta 2 changes and features [Video]

Yesterday Apple released its second developer beta for iOS 12.1, and it includes over 70 new emoji. Watch our video walkthrough for a hands-on look at new changes and features in iOS 12.1 beta 2.

What’s new in iOS 12.1 beta 2?

Although there are couple of new user-facing changes found in iOS 12.1 beta 2, the biggest change revolves around the new emoji characters. New characters include cold and hot faces, a new badger, hippopotamus, frisbee, teddy bear, and more.

iPhone XS and XS Max users experiencing the Lightning cable charging issue, will be happy to learn that this has been resolved in iOS 12.1 beta 1.

Video walkthrough

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Be sure to check out our walkthrough of iOS 12.1 beta 1 for a look at what has previously changed.

What’s your favorite new emoji found in iOS 12.1 beta 1? Sound off in the comments below with your thoughts.

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