There were already reports that the next iPhone operating system could bring a number of optimizations and fixes instead of focusing on having visual changes and features. On the other hand, Apple is scheduled to announce iOS 17 in June at WWDC23. Don't miss: How to buy the latest Apple iPhone 14 (Plus) in the yellow colorway.Some new features should appear in future iOS 16.5 versions. The iPhone manufacturer also enabled hands-free video screen recording using Siri voice commands. In the first beta release, Apple introduced a dedicated Sports tab in the News app. The bulk of the new features of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is mostly software-related in iOS 16. The updated Beta profiles for developers and beta testers are now visible on macOS and watchOS devices as well. The account will be allowed to manage smart home and Matter-ready accessories.

However, this is a big step if it were to materialize considering the current minimum battery level is at least 50 percent before you can install OTA updates on the Apple iPhones or iPad tablets.īeyond the battery capacity when it comes to installing iOS updates and bug fixes, the second iOS 16.5 beta added shared administrator control in the Home app. The change has not been confirmed yet, so we do not know if it will be rolled out to the public via the upcoming iOS 16 version that is slated for an end-April or early May arrival.

New minimum battery limit when installing updates on Apple iPhones Also read: How to have your iPhone read text out loud for you.As YouTuber Zollotech noted, a user was able to install it on an iPhone with 38 percent battery remaining, and it can be assumed that Apple will lower it to as low as 20 percent. Although Cupertino has not published the official release notes for the second iOS 16.5 beta release, the current beta iOS firmware was spotted and can now be installed on iPhones with a battery level of less than 50 percent.

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