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Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 to Developers

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Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming one day after the launch of iOS 16.1.

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Registered developers can download the iOS 16‌.2 and iPadOS 16.2 profiles from the Apple Developer Center, and once installed, the beta will be available over the air.

We don't yet know what's included in the betas, but there are a few features that have not yet been implemented. Apple is working on Game Center improvements, including SharePlay integration, and there is an upcoming Freeform app that Apple plans to debut later in the year.

When we learn what's new in the iOS 16.2 beta, we'll update this article.

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ProfessionalFan
46 months ago
I'll wait for the notes to see if I jump back in.

Ah who I am kidding, *loads up the profile*
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IMPOSSIBLEMAN
46 months ago
Waiting for the day one of these builds include an always-on numbers row in the default keyboard (included in Delta app).
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DFZD
46 months ago


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IIGS User
46 months ago

This has to be the last update of this year :(
Not a chance.

They still have to implement the satellite SOS feature on the 14.
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Marvin1379
46 months ago

Apart from Apple Music Classical, there isn't much I'm interested in with upcoming updates.
CarPlay overhaul is in my wish list
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nikhsub1
46 months ago

But how? Daisy chaining?
I’m really excited about external display support. It would make my iPad so much more useful.
In the road an 11” with folio keyboard on my desk a full keyboard, trackpad, two A4 documents and the 11” screen for mail or iMessage.
That would really make my iPad use much more pro.
Sorry i meant to say external monitor support to extend displays.
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