apple releases ios 12.1 with esim support, real-time depth control, group facetime, new emoji and more

Apple today released iOS 12.1, the major update to iOS 12 operating system designed for iPhone and iPad.   Today's update adds quite bit of new functionality to iOS devices, especially Apple's newest models, iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR..   iOS 12.1 brings support for eSIM, SIM that lets you activate cellular plan from carrier without the need to use SIM card..   With eSIM support, dual- SIM functionality is available on iPhone XR, XS Max, and XS, enabled through the existing SIM slot and eSIM in all countries with the exception of China.   Also for iPhone XS, XR, and XS Max, iOS 12.1 update introduces new real-time Depth Control feature.   Group FaceTime is designed to let iPhone, iPad, and Mac users conduct video and audio chats with up to 32 participants at one time, with new camera effect features like filters, stickers, Animoji, and Memoji included...   Other FaceTime features are included iOS 12.1 as well, such notification to let you join call without being disruptive, and Messages integration for starting Group FaceTime call right from the Messages from group chat..   Apple told iPhone XR reviewers that iOS 12.1 update will also introduce camera tweaks to address complaints of excessive skin-smoothing by the front and rear-facing cameras in iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR..   iOS 12.1 introduces Group FaceTime, adds over 70 new emoji, and includes support for Dual SIM with eSIM for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.   Secondary etc., you can change the labels later 4 ) eSIM provisioning profile is downloaded from AT&T server and service is activated 5 ) You'll need to re-enabled WiFi Calling and other stuff since you have swapped in SIM card now...   Read more