Apple Releases iOS 16.2 Beta 2 Alongside watchOS 9.2 and iPadOS 16.2

Nov 8

Nov 8 Apple Releases iOS 16.2 Beta 2 Alongside watchOS 9.2 and iPadOS 16.2

Apple has just released the second round of iOS 16.2 Beta for Developers two weeks after the release of iOS 16.2 Beta 1. iOS 16.2 is expected to solve several issues that users are facing daily in the previous iOS 16 versions. A wide variety of bugs came along the previous public releases of iOS 16 for all compatible iPhones. These were present in the latest iPhone 14 series, including the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

Battery life is also expected to be improved with the new version which is expected to become available to all iPhone users before the holiday season.

Apple also seeded the second betas of iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 for developers as well.

New iOS 16.2 Features (including 5G in India)

iOS 16.2 brings some new features and applications apart from just fixing bugs that occurred in previous iOS 16 versions.

Apple added a new Lock Screen Health Widget in the second beta of iOS 16.2. The new widget is available for your Lock Screen and allows you to view your Medications at a glance. This widget is available in both Lock Screen size options.

iOS 16.2 Beta 2 has unlocked 5G capabilities in India for the first time. iPhone beta testers who live in India are able to enable 5G cellular connectivity directly from their iPhone’s settings. Local carriers launched 5G services in October. However, iPhone users who have installed any public iOS 16 version, are still unable to access 5G networks in the country. Access for all users is expected to become available mid-December when iOS 16.2 gets publicly released for all.

Freeform is a new brainstorming application available mainly for the iPad but also the iPhone. Users are able to keep notes, draw and design basic shapes and diagrams through this app. It’s also easy to collaborate with other iPhone and iPad users. Freeform app is automatically installed when updating to iOS 16.2. iPad version works with the Apple Pencil which is an important benefit.

Apple also added a new Sleep Widget for your iPhone’s Lock Screen. This feature is even more useful if you own an iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max with an always on display.

Home application has also been updated to support a new architecture for easier and more reliable performance. The app asks from users to update to the new architecture when launching the app for the first time since updating to iOS 16.2