Apple Releases iOS 16.2: Recent years have seen Apple’s major annual iOS release, which typically occurs in September, provide some of its best advancements in point releases that follow the big September release.
As proof, iOS 16.1 introduced Live Activities, support for Matter, a new battery % display, and iCloud Shared Photo Library, all of which were previously only available in iOS 16. Potentially more significant is the arrival of iOS 16.2. It enhances the always-on display on the iPhone 14 Pro, updates the Home architecture, and enables full end-to-end encryption for more of your iCloud data.
The public release of iOS 16.2 occurred on 12/13/22. Apple Music Sing, Advanced Data Protection, the Freeform app, and Lock Screen enhancements are among the most notable new features. Here’s a look at Apple Releases iOS 16.2.
What Are The New Features of Apple iOS 16.2?
Read on to find out what’s new in the iOS 16.2 beta. As we learn of additional developments, we will add them here.
Apple Music Sing
Apple Music now has a built-in karaoke feature. To learn more about Apple Music Sing, click here.
iCloud Backup Encryption
New privacy improvements in iOS 16.2 include improved iCloud encryption, security key support, and iMessage Contact Key Verification.
10-Minute AirDrop Limit
In iOS 16.2, the “everyone” setting for AirDrop permissions has a 10-minute timeout. This shift was initiated in China and is gradually being implemented elsewhere.
Older Notifications Visible By Default
Apple altered the notification layout in the latest beta version of iOS 16.2, Beta 4. You no longer have to swipe up to view previous notifications; instead, they will appear immediately.
Always-on Display Options
There are now two switches for Always On Display in Settings > Display & Brightness > for iPhone 14 Pro models. When the always-on mode is activated, you can turn off the wallpaper and sound notifications with these two toggles.
Sleep And Medication Widgets
A new Health app lock screen widget was introduced in the second beta, allowing users to keep track of their sleep patterns and medications right from the home screen.
Freeform App
At this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple introduced a new digital whiteboarding tool called Freeform, which is now available in beta for iOS 16, iPad 16, and macOS 13. Sharing sketches, notes, files, web links, documents, images, video, and audio with your friends, family, and coworkers is easy and convenient with Freeform, a productivity tool for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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New Home Architecture
Users of iOS 16.2 now take advantage of a new Home app architecture that, according to Apple, improves speed and reliability. Updating to version 16.2 is required for all Home hub devices, including HomePod and Apple TV.
More Frequent Live Activities Updates
Live Activities can be updated more regularly by toggling a setting. Choose the Live Activities-enabled app for which you wish to receive more frequent updates by opening Settings. Choose Live Activities, then flip the option for Allow Live Activities and More Frequent Updates. Here’s a look at Apple Releases iOS 16.2.
When Did Apple Releases iOS 16.2?
Apple is scheduled to release iOS 16.2 on Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m.
How To Install Apple iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2?
Start the Settings app, then go to General, and finally, Software Update to acquire the most recent iOS version. You may check for updates and find the Download and Install option if any are available. Do as instructed and tap that.
Be patient if you haven’t seen iOS 16.2 yet, even if it was just published. It may take up to two hours for the release to become available on every CDN worldwide. If it’s been more than a day after the release was supposed to be released, and you still can’t find it, try restarting your iPhone.
To turn the device off, press the volume down button until the “Slide to Power off” bar appears (and several emergency options). To turn it back on after being turned off by a slide, wait 20 seconds and then press and hold the side button for a few seconds. If you think this is interesting, please share it with your friends. For more updates and the latest news regarding celebrities, Visit Lighthousejournal.org.
For almost 4 years, Jason Martin has been a freelance writer for newspapers, journals, blogs, books, and online material. He covers the most recent news as well as many other topics.