iOS 16.5 to be launched subsequent week; right here’s every little thing new

After six weeks of beta testing, Apple is set to launch iOS 16.5 to most of the people subsequent week. This may mark the ultimate main iOS 16 replace that’s launched previous to Apple’s announcement of iOS 17 at WWDC in June. Head under for a rundown of what’s new in iOS 16.5 and when you possibly can count on it to be launched.

iOS 16.5: New options and adjustments

iOS 16.5 features a mixture of bug fixes and new options. The headlining new function is the addition of a new “Satisfaction Celebration” wallpaper, which Apple says is designed to “honor the LGBTQ+ group and tradition.” This wallpaper pairs with the addition of a brand new Satisfaction Celebration watch face and a brand new Satisfaction Sport Band for Apple Watch.

Earlier iOS 16.5 betas included the addition of a brand new Siri command for beginning and stopping a display screen recording. Apple eliminated this function in subsequent iOS 16.5 betas, and it’s not included within the remaining model of the replace.

iOS 16.5 additionally provides a brand new devoted “Sports activities” tab within the Apple Information app, in addition to different enhancements to make it simpler to comply with together with video games. There are additionally bug fixes for Highlight Search, CarPlay, and Display screen Time.

• A brand new Satisfaction Celebration wallpaper for the Lock Display screen to honor the LGBTQ+ group and tradition
• Sports activities tab in Apple Information offers quick access to tales, scores, standings, and extra, for the groups and leagues you comply with
• My Sports activities rating and schedule playing cards in Apple Information take you on to sport pages the place you could find further particulars about particular video games
• Fixes a problem the place Highlight might develop into unresponsive
• Addresses a problem the place Podcasts in CarPlay might not load content material
• Fixes a problem the place Display screen Time settings might reset or not sync throughout all gadgets

In response to Apple, iOS 16.5 will likely be launched subsequent week. Given Apple’s historical past, the replace will probably be launched on Tuesday, Might 16, at round 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

iOS 16.5 would be the remaining main point-release replace to iOS 16 earlier than WWDC in June. That is the place Apple will debut iOS 17 and launch the primary developer betas. Apple is, nonetheless, anticipated to proceed releasing updates to iOS 16 via the summer time and certain even alongside iOS 17.

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