Chance Miller
Apple this week launched the first betas of its next round of software
updates, including iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1. A new
report from Bloomberg today indicates that Apple is currently targeting a
release date to the public sometime in mid-December for these updates.
iOS 16.2 release date
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
says while Apple is done with hardware releases for the year, it still has
more software updates on the way.
"The iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates, which began beta testing this past
week, should be released around mid-December," Gurman says in today's
newsletter.
Gurman also notes that Apple is targeting a release date of sometime between
early February and the beginning of March for iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura
13.3:
" I'm told that Apple is aiming to introduce the upgraded models-including
M2-based versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros-in the first
quarter of calendar 2023 and has tied the launches to the upcoming macOS
Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3. Those software updates are expected to debut
between early February and the beginning of March."
iOS 16.2 includes a handful of changes, including the new Freeform
collaboration app that Apple first showed off at WWDC. Here's a rundown of
what's new:
. Apple to let users keep Live Activities updated more frequently with iOS
16.2
. iOS 16.2 beta introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more
reliable experience
. iOS 16.2 adds new Sleep widget for your Lock Screen, Medications widget
also coming soon
. iOS 16.2 lets users report to Apple when Emergency SOS is unintentionally
triggered
. tvOS 16.2 beta brings multi-user voice recognition to Siri on Apple TV
. iPadOS 16.2 beta adds Freeform collaboration app, Stage Manager external
display support
As of right now, iOS 16.2 is available to developer and public beta testers.
9to5Mac.
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