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Apple IOS 16.2 Beta 3 Adds New AOD Options to the iPhone 14 Pro

Anurag — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:58:53 +0000

Apple finally introduced the Always-on-Display functionality with the iPhone 14 Pro models, and the Cupertino company decided to do something different with the AOD by dimming the screen but keeping all other contents on full display. Now, with the latest iOS 16.2 Beta 3 release, Apple is bringing some welcome AOD improvements to iPhone 14 Pro phones. Here are the details.

Apple recently released the iOS 16.2 Beta 3 update, which brings plenty of bug fixes and some improvements (via MacRumors). The beta build also introduces new Always On Display customization options for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. It adds the ability to hide the wallpaper and disable notifications.

As mentioned, Apple’s approach to AOD is very different from that of the Android pack. The latter chooses to dim everything on the display and only show the clock and some notifications in black and white. While the former shows the time, widgets, a dimmed version of the wallpaper, and even artwork if the user is listening to something.

However, iPhone 14 Pro users will now be able to disable the wallpaper and switch to a black screen while in AOD mode. The display will still show the time, date, and any widgets users have set. Furthermore, notifications can now be turned off, ensuring a cleaner AOD experience.

The update is currently available for those who are in the Developer Program, and new users will have to pay a small fee to be a part of it. A public beta build is also expected to be released very soon, which will allow you to try all-new features without paying anything.

Apple iOS 16.2 Beta adds news to the native Weather app

Sean — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:01:36 +0000

Apple is working on bringing additional functionality and information to its existing native Weather app in iOS. The company’s latest iOS 16.2 Beta is set to bring a couple of updates, so let’s have a look.

As of right now, the iOS’ Weather app shows the current temperature in a large font at the top of the screen, with the city name above it. The Weather app also shows the temperature range of the day as well as a 10 day forecast in the background. According to a Cult of Mac report, the Cupertino based giant will soon bring local news weather to the Weather app to add to its overall functionality. The local news also includes severe weather disturbances like hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, blizzards, and more.

Furthermore, the beta testers have also noted that the feature is currently only available in major cities and offers weather related stories in Apple News. Similarly, Apple News have also began surfacing in the Stocks app. For more information regarding the Weather app, you can head to the official Apple support page by clicking on this link here. You can also click here to join the iOS Beta program from iOS 16.2 or head to beta.apple.com.

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Apple expected to release iOS 16.2 in a few weeks with new features

Jeet — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:04:13 +0000

Apple recently rolled out the new iOS 16.1 version for the iPhones just weeks after the company had released the iOS 16, bringing several new features and functionalities to the operating system. Now, the company is working on the next version of the update.

According to the latest report from Mark Gurman’s PowerOn newsletter, the next major update for the iPhone’s software, iOS 16.2, is expected to be officially released sometime around mid-December along with the iPadOS 16.2.

The Cupertino-based technology giant has already released the first beta of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 for developers and public beta testers. While the full list of the features and changes for the upcoming update remains unknown, some of the features and improvements that can be expected have been released through the beta release.

iOS 16.2 will come with support for Live Activities for select sports games for the built-in TV application, allowing users to track games in real-time on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. It will also allow users to add a new Sleep widget option on the Lock Screen.

Freeform, a new application from Apple which allows users to collaborate with friends and co-workers, was announced at WWDC. The app is currently available for developers and beta testers, and now it is expected to be rolled out to everyone with the new iOS 16.2 as well as to the users of iPadOS 16.2 and macOS 13.1.

As the update is expected to be rolled out in December, there’s still time for the company to add new features and make other noticeable changes to the operating system. After iOS 16.2, the company is expected to release iOS 16.3 sometime around February or March next year, coinciding with the new Mac devices launch.