iOS 8
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the IOS 8 operating system during his keynote address at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California June 2, 2014. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith Reuters

Apple had released the iOS 8.2 on March 9 when it had unveiled the Apple Watch, the new 12-inch MacBook Air and new upgraded version of its 13-inch MacBook Air. The new software update brings support for Apple Watch, improved Health app and various enhancements, states an IBTimes report. iJailbreak claims that users who have already jailbroken their iDevices should not install the new software update.

The IBTimes report from Feb. 5 says that the iOS 8.1.3 software update prevents jailbreaking. However, the two beta versions of iOS 8.2 (available for developers) that were released later on support jailbreak through the updated TaiG 1.3.0 jailbreak tool on Windows PC, claims iJailbreak. However, the loopholes that were present on both the iOS 8.2 beta versions were patched with the release of final version of iOS 8.2, reveals the recent iJailbreak post.

The security content of iOS 8.2 clearly states the TaiG jailbreak team exploit has been addressed in the new software update. It is a clear indication that Apple is making good efforts to prevent jailbreaking attempts by releasing the iOS 8.2, states iJailbreak. Apple has now released iOS 8.1.3 beta edition to the developers. As of this writing, there is no jailbreak available for it.

As far as the final version of iOS 8.2 is concerned, apart from preventing jailbreak, it also comes with undesired surprises, says Forbes. Users who install the iOS 8.2 update, their devices will be compatible with the Apple Watch. However, there are two major issues that are associated with the update.

First, the WiFried issue, which is one of the most notorious bugs of the iOS 8, has not been addressed in the new software update. The issue causes iPhones to disconnect from the wireless connections and fails to reconnect again. It also causes other problems faster draining of battery.

The second issue associated with iOS 8.2 is that it brings along support for Apple Watch by force as it installs the companion app for the wearable. After installing the app, there is no option available to remove it. Moreover, Apple has not disclosed the size of the installation file of Apple Watch companion app.

Do you have your own reasons for installing the iOS 8.2? Do let us know your thoughts by posting comments.

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