The first public beta versions of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 8, and tvOS 16 have been seeded to members of tech giant Apple’s software testing programme in San Francisco. The updated third developer beta versions of the new software updates should roughly mirror their first public beta equivalents. According to AppleInsider, interested individuals can enrol in Apple’s Beta Software Program and download the newest betas from the linked web portal.
The revamped Lock Screen in iOS 16 now supports widgets and may be further customised. Other new features include the option to edit or delete iMessages and an Apple Pay Later instalment plan The build number for the public betas of iOS 16 and iPad OS 16 is 20A5312j. The build number for the watchOS 9 public beta is 20R5316f. The build number for the public beta of tvOS 16 is 20J5328g.
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With the inclusion of Stage Manager in iPadOS 16, Apple has brought its tablet a little bit closer to the Mac by enabling windowed multitasking. New faces, heart rate zones, a medication app, and other extra fitness and health features are all included in Apple’s watchOS 9. In contrast, tvOS 16 is a more modest upgrade, but it still adds new functionality including expanded support for gaming controllers, new Smart Home capabilities, and cross-device compatibility.
The Lock Screen becomes more individualised, lovely, and functional with iOS 16. The subjects of images are now artistically positioned in front of the clock on the Lock Screen, giving the impression of depth, thanks to a new layering effect. Additionally, users can alter the appearance of the date and time by selecting expressive typefaces and colour schemes. Upcoming calendar events, the weather, battery life, alarms, time zones, Activity ring progress, and other information are easily accessible at a glance thanks to the widgets on the Lock Screen that are modelled by Apple Watch complexities.
Using the Lock Screen, users can now access the new Live Activity feature, which makes it easier to keep up with real-time events like sports games, workouts, ride-sharing requests, and food delivery orders. Users can mark discussions as unread so they can return to them later and edit or recall recently sent messages, recover recently deleted messages, and recover recently deleted messages. Additionally, SharePlay is coming to Messages, enabling users to communicate in Messages while simultaneously enjoying synced content like movies or music and shared playback controls.