Apple brings a lot of new features and improvements with the new software updates. Just after the tech giant released iOS 16.1 to the public, it is now preparing to release the iOS and iPadOS 16.2 software updates. Until now, Apple released four betas for version 16. Here are the details about iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2.
When will iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 be available?
The tech company began testing the software updates in late October with betas to both developers and public beta testers. Apple made the fourth beta available earlier this week. According to the reports, the new software version will come with a lot of new features and improvements such as Freeform App, Stage Manager External Display Support, and more.
The update contains two of the most expected features, which Apple introduced at the WWDC event in June. Apple could release iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 software updates in mid-December, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says. Additionally, we can even see some details about the betas of iOS 16.3 before December ends.
What’s coming in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
Apple will release several new notable features to the iPhone and iPad devices. Thanks to the new software updates, the devices will be more useful and technological. Here are the coming features:
- Freeform App – Freeform is a cross-platform open-ended whiteboard app that can be used for jotting down notes, sketching, drawing, saving links, and more, with built-in collaboration features. It is available in the latest iPhone, iPad, and Mac betas, and it will be available on all devices with the update.
- Lock Screen Medication Widget – Apple will allow you to know when you need to take a medication thanks to the Medication Widget.
- Stage Manager External Display Support iPad owners who have an M1 or M2 iPad can once again use Stage Manager with external displays. While older iPads can use Stage Manager, external display support is limited to Apple silicon models.
- 5G in India – iOS 16.2 will bring 5G connectivity to India.
- New Home App Architecture – The iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 updates add support for an updated Home app architecture. The new app architecture will provide faster, more reliable performance in homes with many smart accessories.
- Always On Display Updates – For iPhone 14 Pro models, there are two new toggles for disabling wallpaper and notifications when you activate the always-on display feature.
- Lock Screen Sleep Widget – The Lock Screen has gained a Sleep widget for those who use the sleep functionality on the Apple Watch.
- News in the Weather App – When there’s relevant weather-related news in your area, such as information about a hurricane or a fire, you will see news headlines in the Weather app.
