With the full release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 in the rearview mirror, Apple moved on to testing the next release. With iOS and iPadOS 16.2 we can expect the new Freeform app as well as continued enhancements to Stage Manager on the iPad (such as the return of external display support), as well as new features. other minor changes and fixes. We are still waiting for SharePlay games support and Satellite Emergency SOS feature on the latest iPhones as well.
What’s new in iOS 16.2?
Here’s what we know is new in the latest iOS 16.2 beta. We will update this section as new features and changes are discovered.
Free app: The latest betas of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS 13 add the new Freeform digital whiteboard app, first unveiled at WWDC this fall. Freeform is a productivity app for iPhone, iPad and Mac that lets you collaborate with friends, family and colleagues on a digital whiteboard by sharing sketches, notes, files, web links, documents, photos, videos and audio.
New hosting architecture: iOS 16.2 users have the option to update their Home to a new architecture, which Apple says is faster and more reliable. All Home Hub devices such as HomePod and Apple TV should also be upgraded to 16.2.
More frequent live activity updates: Although not yet active in beta, 9to5Mac has seen some code suggesting that Apple will give users the option to update Live Activities more frequently, at the cost of some battery life. battery.
What’s new in iPadOS 16.2?
Unless otherwise noted, iPadOS 16.2 will have the same new features as iOS 16.2 where applicable, in addition to the features listed below.
Stage Manager external display support: Pulled before the initial release of iPadOS 16.1, external display support is back in iPadOS 16.2 for iPads with the M1 or M2 chip. It allows iPad users to connect their tablet to a secondary display with resolutions up to 6K using Stage Manager.
When will iOS 16.2 be released?
Most of the great features of iOS 16 are available now that iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 are released. We expect iOS 16.2’s development cycle to be a bit shorter, with Apple aiming to release the final version to devices in late November or December. Although no actual release date has been announced, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said the update “should be released around mid-December.”
How to Install iOS 16.2 Public Beta
This is the version of iOS 16.2 that most of us will be using before launch, because the developer beta is, as the name suggests, only for registered developers.
When the public beta of iOS 16 is released, you can install it by following the instructions below.
- Click Register on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.
- Log in to the beta software program.
- Click on Enroll your iOS device. (If you signed up for the beta of a previous version last year, you might need to uninstall the profile for that and then sign up again for the new one.)
- Go to beta.apple.com/profile on your iOS device.
- Download and install the configuration profile.
- You may need to go to settings to activate the profile. Go to General > VPN and device management and tap the iOS 16 beta profile there.
- This will make the beta available in the Settings app, under General > Software update.
How to Install iOS 16.2 Developer Beta
Each stage of the iOS 16.2 development cycle will roll out first to developers and then to public beta testers (usually within about a day). If you are a developer and need to test your apps with the most recent OS version possible, this is the version to run.
First, check that your device is compatible. Quickly find out which iPhones and iPads can get iOS 16?
You will need to be registered as an Apple Developer. Joining the Apple Developer Program costs $99 per year.
Everything is ready ? OK! Here’s how to install the iOS 16.2 developer beta, in eight simple steps:
- In Safari on your iPhone or iPad, go to developer.apple.com and sign in using your Apple ID.
- Go to the Downloads section (you’ll find it in the left menu), scroll down to iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 beta and tap Install profilethen Accept.
- Open the Settings application. You should see Profile downloaded at the top of the main screen – tap it. If you don’t see it, go to General > VPN and device management and tap the iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 beta profile there.
- Faucet Install in the top right to install the iOS or iPadOS 16 beta profile.
- Read the developer consent form and (assuming you’re happy with the terms) give your consent.
- Restart your iPhone.
- Now go to Settings > General > Software update, where you should see that the beta version of iOS or iPadOS 16 is available. Faucet Download and install.
- Wait for your iPhone to finish downloading the update, then tap Install when prompted.
And if everything worked as it should, your iPhone will now be running iOS 16 beta.
Risks and precautions
First of all, note that betas are test versions of upcoming software. They are by definition unfinished, and while they should include most or all of the functionality of the finished product, there will be cosmetic differences and, inevitably, some bugs and other issues that will need to be ironed out during the development process.
In other words, don’t expect a perfect user experience. In particular, some existing apps (including ones you can rely on) may not work perfectly with the new version. In extreme cases, you may even find that your device is beta locked and cannot be used until the next beta release arrives. It is not uncommon for early beta software to also have issues such as excessive battery drain.
The closer we get to the final launch of iOS 16.2, the more refined and comprehensive we can expect the betas available to be. The counterweight to that, of course, is that there’s less time left to wait for the official launch, so you won’t gain as much by installing a beta.
Assuming you decide to go ahead, we can’t stress enough the importance of backing up your iPhone before installing a beta on your device, or better yet, using a secondary device rather than your Primary iPhone or iPad. You won’t lose everything if something goes wrong while installing the beta, and you can roll back to the latest version if you find you don’t like the new software after all, or it’s too buggy .
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