iOS 16.5 introduces new features to the latest iPhone soon.
1 min readAfter a two-month trial of iOS 16.5 post iOS 16.4’s March launch, BGR details its features before the May 15th release. My Sports tab debuts in Apple News, letting users track sports, teams, and scores conveniently.
Enhanced Siri in iOS 16.5 enables screen recording with a voice command. The update also introduces a Pride celebration wallpaper for iPhone. Apple is working on quad-box Picture-in-Picture for Apple TV, but its availability in iOS 16.5 is uncertain.
In beta 2, Apple alters how developers download macOS and watchOS beta updates. Registration with a developer ID is now required. While it won’t impact iOS 16, users need a registered Apple Developer Program ID for future betas like iOS 17.
iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, watchOS 9.4, macOS 13.3.1, and tvOS 16.4.1 are currently accessible, featuring 20+ new emojis, 5G Standalone for iPhones, and expanded Afib history and Cycle measurement for Apple Watch in new regions.
With promised features delivered, Apple’s plans for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS 14, and tvOS 17 are undisclosed, leaving room for potential surprises.