This is an important release and we highly recommend that you install it at your earliest convenience. It contains a ton of security fixes which help further protect you from the bad guys…. and the bad guys are very active right now.
It also contains an important new feature called “Legacy Contact” that allows you to assign someone who will be able to access your device in the event of your passing. Without this all of your memories, photos etc would not be accessible to next of kin etc. After installing 15.2 go to “Settings” then click on your account (usually your name at the top), the click on “Password & Security” and towards the bottom you will see “Legacy Contact”.
READ Apple's article about Digital Legacy and begin to 1) THINK about it, 2) DISCUSS with other iPhone users, 3) discuss with potential designees (trusted family or friends), 4) RE-READ article and take the first steps…
For other opinions on this new feature return to this post for new reports. Beginning with The Wall Street Journal has just published Joanna Stern's article The iPhone Feature to Turn On Before You Die - The new Legacy Contact setting in iOS 15.2 lets you specify who can access your Apple iCloud information after you die. Here’s how to set it up. Included in the WSJ article is a link to Joanna's documentary film that is a conversation starter - How Tech Can Bring Our Loved Ones to Life After They Die - Voicebots, Humanoids and Other Tools Capture Memories for Future Generations. Reminds me to talk with friends and family, tell stories and jokes. Live and love.
Take care, be safe. Happy Holidays.
Our team will not be running a full class during the spring semester, but we do plan to do a couple (or a few) pop-up classes during that period, focusing on changes to the IOS environment, hints and recommendations … and filling in some of the gaps from our fall classes.