Apple continues to test the latest software version iOS 16.2 (beta 3) by making it available to developer beta testers , along with updates for other operating systems such as watchOS 9.2, tvOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 .
What's new in iOS 16.2?
If you're a beta user, you can update iPhone or iPad to iOS 16.2 beta 3 by going to Settings, selecting General , then Software Update. The build number is 20C5049e.
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The latest versions of iOS and iPadOS – 16.2 – bring a few new features to users. The Home app has received some upgrades, as has the Weather app, while the Freeform collaboration app is now available on all devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac).
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Here's everything we know so far:
- Apple News integration appears in the Weather app in iOS 16.2 beta with relevant local stories.
- Apple lets users update Live Activities more frequently with iOS 16.2
- iOS 16.2 beta introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more reliable experience
- iOS 16.2 adds a new Sleep widget for the lock screen. A Medications widget is also coming soon
- iOS 16.2 lets users report to Apple when Emergency SOS is accidentally activated
- tvOS 16.2 beta brings multi-user voice recognition to Siri on Apple TV
- iPadOS 16.2 beta adds Freeform collaboration app and Stage Manager external display support
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In addition to the release of iOS 16.2 beta 3, Apple also released the following updates to beta testers:
- watchOS 9.2 beta 3
- tvOS 16.2 beta 3
- macOS Ventura 13.1 beta 3
- iPadOS 16.2 beta 3
Source: 9to5mac.com
