iOS 12.1 is available, yes, but what's new?

eSIM, group Facetime and sponge emoji

First important point that we mentioned in our columns several weeks ago, iOS 12.1 will finally allow the support of the eSIM. The dual SIM function is now active and the user can now configure a secondary eSIM on their smartphone (compatible iPhone XS and XS Max). Unfortunately, no French operator is currently compatible even though Orange should be the first to offer an adequate offer in the coming weeks.

Emoji lovers will be thrilled. With iOS 12.1, no fewer than 70 new models are appearing. On the program, superheroes, new animals, bald characters and even the pirate flag and a sponge. What to have conversations without meaning with his relatives.

Newly awaited by iPhone owners, the Facetime in a group. With its new update, Apple makes it possible to create communities to make video calls up to 32 people. Thanks to this new function, only the person speaking will be displayed on the screen, the others will be underneath. It will also be possible to add AR filters or to turn into Memoji during the conversation. As much to prevent you as it is to avoid during a professional meeting.

The camera is also evolving. In addition to removing the "Beauty Gate" bug caused by the Smart HDR system, iOS 12.1 adds the ability to change the depth of field of portrait mode. We note the addition of a small logo at the top right when taking snapshots that provides access to the editor of bokeh. Very nice.

It is also possible that other "surprises" features have crept into this update. We could learn more from 15 hours today at the Apple Keynote. We keep you informed.