Shortly after the announcement, the company offered a preview version to registered developers, and now, Apple is offering access to beta versions of iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura, and iPadOS 16 to the public. Note that beta software is not a final version and will have bugs. To be more secure, install the beta software on a secondary device. Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 share most of the features. Some new things include a revamped lock screen with customization options and a load of colorful wallpapers. Blocking the Notifications stack on the lock screen, live activities with real-time details on the lock screen, deeper integration of focus with the lock screen, shared iCloud photo library, Live Text feature in video, visual search and editing or deleting texts in Messages. Read more | iOS 16: Key features you need to know about Apple’s new iPhone operating system Also, with iPadOS 16 Apple brings Stage Manager. With this users can multitask and get things done with ease. Resize the windows to make them look the way they want. And for the first time on iPad, users will be able to view and manipulate multiple overlapping windows in one view. With this, users can switch between apps easier than ever. The new iPadOS 16. Credit: Apple The new iPadOS 16 brings Free Form. With it users can host group video conferences and host project meetings with the ability to share presentations. Here, all invitees can brainstorm with colleagues, share a link, and start collaborating right away. As others add their thoughts, users can see changes to the canvas in real time. You must read | Key features coming to iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura watchOS 9 comes with many new features. Credit: Apple Apple watchOS 9 After installing watchOS 9, users will start seeing new metrics by simply turning the Digital Crown to view things like Activity Rings, Heart Rate Zones, Power and Elevation. With heart rate bands, users can measure body tension and heart rate during a specific activity such as running. Also, time the laps and also the recovery period right into the workouts. Read more | watchOS 9: Key features you need to know about Apple’s new wearable software Another notable aspect of the new software coming to Apple devices is the lock feature. It will be an optional feature. It can be turned on and off by the user. If the person is a High Value Target (HVT), they can activate it on their device and once activated, it will harden the device’s defenses and severely limit certain functions of messenger apps, web browsing and wired connections (for data transfer ), And much more. Read more | Lockdown Mode: Apple’s silver bullet for spyware Interested Apple device owners who want to try the features first-hand just need to go to the Beta Software Program website (here) and sign up using their Apple ID. Get the latest news on new releases, gadget reviews, apps, cyber security and more about personal technology only at DH Tech.
