Since Apple released iOS 16 to the public in September of last year, there has been a many changes throughout these months. Visual improvements, battery efficiency, stability, bug fixes, etc. It is something that those of Cupertino take especially seriously, and iOS 16.5 will not be the exception.
We already get an idea of the news that this new version will bring. Apple has been releasing several betas in recent weeks, and yesterday released the “Release Candidate.” This is, so to speak, the definitive version. The one that, except cataclysm, will launch to the public. Usually they send it to the developers a week before the official releaseSo it seems pretty clear when iOS 16.5 will be out.
Improvements, optimization, and even new products
iOS 16.5 will come loaded with news. It will have bug fixes, performance and battery optimization, new Apple Watch faces and up to two new products. Starting with the bug fixes, this is what we can expect:
- Fixed an issue where Spotlight could stop responding.
- Fixed an issue where Podcasts in CarPlay might not load some content correctly.
- Fixed an issue where Screen Time settings could reset or not sync across all devices
Regarding the new sphere of the Apple Watch, this version will allow the installation of the new version of the already traditional commemorative of Pride. It accompanies a new strap that has already been announced, and there will also be a new matching wallpaper for iphone.
Finally, in the latest beta of iOS 16.5 they have found references to two new Beats models that could be announced as soon as this new version of iOS comes out. Most likely, it will be available to the public between May 15 and 16. You can install it as soon as it is announced by going to settings > General > Software update and following the steps on the screen.
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