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Apple has now made the Release Candidate (RC) versions of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2 and macOS 13.1 available to registered developers.
Another beta phase is coming to an end. Apple has now released RC versions of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2 and macOS 13.1 for registered developers providedAs a reminder: Apple announced some time ago that the term "Release Candidate" would replace the previous term "Golden Master". From now on, Apple would like to use this to refer to a beta version that is nearing completion. iOS 16.2 contains some interesting new features that improve and expand existing functions. Below you will find the update description in full. (Photo by Victorych78 / Bigstockphoto)
iOS 16.2 update description
Freeform
- Freeform is a new app for creative work with friends or colleagues on Mac, iPad and iPhone.
- A flexible canvas lets you add files, images, stickies, and more.
- The drawing tools allow you to sketch anywhere on the canvas with your finger.
Apple Music Sing
- A new way to sing along to millions of your favorite songs in Apple Music.
- Fully customizable vocals allow you to duet with the original artist, sing a solo, or mix them together.
- The new, improved, bar-by-bar lyrics make it even easier to follow the music.
Advanced Data Backup for iCloud
- The new option expands the number of iCloud data categories protected with end-to-end encryption to 23 - including iCloud Backup, Notes, and Photos - and protects your data even in the event of a data loss in the cloud.
Lock screen
- New settings allow you to hide wallpapers or notifications when the Always-On display is enabled on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- With the sleep widget you can view your recent sleep data.
- The Medication widget lets you view reminders and quickly access your schedule.
Game Center
- SharePlay support in Game Center for multiplayer games, so you can play with the people you're on a FaceTime call with.
- With the Activity widget, you can see what your friends are playing and what they are achieving in games right on your home screen.
Apple TV
- With the Live Activity app for Apple TV, you can follow your favorite teams with live scores right on your lock screen or in Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Home
- Improved reliability and efficiency of communication between your smart home accessories and Apple devices.
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- Improved search in Messages lets you find photos based on their content, such as a dog, car, person, or text.
- The Turn off Hide IP address setting allows iCloud Private Relay users to temporarily disable the service for a specific website in Safari.
- News articles in Weather display information about the weather at that location.
- Participant cursors in notes allow you to see live indicators when others make updates in a shared note.
- AirDrop now automatically switches back to “Contacts Only” after 10 minutes to prevent unwanted requests to receive content.
- Accident detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro.
- Fixes an issue that causes some notes to not sync to iCloud after updates.
