At the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) last month, Apple first announced the upcoming versions of iOS 16 and iPad OS 16. Since then, Apple has released some pre-release files to developers. However, as of now, you can also participate in testing the upcoming versions, as the public beta programs for iOS 16 and iPad 16 are currently active. According to GSM Arena, if your iPhone or iPad is eligible, you can now easily join the beta program, and later today, you’ll receive the first public beta as an over-the-air software update. After that, you’ll receive additional public betas as software updates until the final version arrives this fall. You will be removed from the beta track once you install it. Since this is the first public beta, don’t expect it to be flawless – far from it. It’s likely to have a number of bugs and glitches, so it’s not a good idea to use it as your primary phone or tablet. iOS 16 includes a lock screen that can be customized with wallpapers, clocks, and widgets, and notifications now appear at the bottom of the screen. Multiple lock screens are also supported and can be combined with focus modes. The Messages app has also been updated, with support for editing, deleting and marking messages as unread, and SharePlay is no longer limited to FaceTime, so you can talk to the people you share content with through Messages. As for FaceTime, calls can now be sent from one device to another, and the Health app also tracks the medication you’re taking, if you want it to. iOS 16 includes a lock screen that can be customized with wallpapers, clocks, and widgets, and notifications now appear at the bottom of the screen. Additionally, multiple lock screens are supported and can be combined with focus modes, as reported by GSM Arena. There are many more interesting new features in this version to experiment with, such as the iPad getting its own Weather app and a new multitasking system called Stage Manager.
