Apple releases iOS 16.2 beta 4 to developers ahead of expected launch this month

Following the release of iOS 16.1.2 to iPhone users on Wednesday, Apple released iOS 16.2 beta 4 to developers on Thursday. Along with iOS 16.2, Apple has also been testing new betas for watchOS 9.2, tvOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1. Read on as we detail what’s new in these updates.

What’s new in iOS 16.2 beta

iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 include some notable changes. The Freeform collaboration app is now available to iPad, iPhone, and Mac users. There are also changes to the Home app, updates to the Weather app, and more. Here’s a rundown of everything we’ve discovered so far:

• Apple News integration appears in Weather app on iOS 16.2 beta with relevant regional stories
• 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, here’s how it works
• iPadOS 16.2 beta adds Freeform collaboration app, Stage Manager external display support
• Apple is making iPhone 14 Pro Always-On display work like Android in iOS 16.2
• iOS 16.2 to introduce ‘Custom Accessibility Mode’ with streamlined experience for iPhone and iPad

On November 28, Apple also released a “Rapid Security Response” update for users running iOS 16.2 beta. Once the feature becomes available to everyone, Apple will be able to quickly fix security exploits without having to release a new version of iOS just for this.

In addition to iOS 16.2 beta 4, Apple has also made the following updates available to all developer beta testers:

• watchOS 9.2 beta 4
• tvOS 16.2 beta 4
• macOS Ventura 13.1 beta 4
• iPadOS 16.2 beta 4

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