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Early this morning (16/5), Apple unexpectedly rolled out the “Release Candidate” (RC) 2 version of iOS/iPadOS 16.5 for developers to address lingering issues.
It's worth noting that iOS/iPadOS 16.5 RC 2 arrives just 5 days after Apple released RC 1 of this operating system.
iOS 16.5 RC has been deployedAccording to Macrumors, the iOS/iPadOS 16.5 RC 2 update is currently only available for developers. If you're enrolled in Apple's developer preview program, iOS/iPadOS 16.5 RC 2 will appear in the software update section. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until the public release to be granted permission to update.
Apple has not disclosed what new features they bring to this beta version. Most likely, it seems to focus on addressing remaining issues.
iOS 16.5 Introduces Exciting Features for UsersiOS 16.5 brings a new Sports tab to the Apple News app, facilitating easy access to sports-focused content. Users can choose to follow their favorite teams for regular updates. This update includes enhancements and fixes such as:
- New Pride Celebration wallpapers for the lock screen, honoring LGBTQ+ culture and community
- Sports tab in Apple News for easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more for the teams and leagues you follow
- My Sports Scores and Schedule tab in Apple News takes you directly to game pages, where you can find detailed information
- Fix for Spotlight responsiveness issues
- Fix for CarPlay Podcasts not loading content
- Fix for Screen Time settings resetting or not syncing across all devices
- Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information about the security content of Apple's software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
