Released Apple iOS 16/iPadOS 16 Beta 2 and provided upgrade guide

Apple today released the iOS/iPadOS 16 developer preview Beta 2 update, 16 days have passed since the last release. The update has been rolled out to iPhone and iPad users with build number 20A5303i.

iOS 16/ iPadOS 16 Developer Preview Beta 2 updates are as follows:

Lock screen photo wallpaper customization

On the lock screen When uploading custom photos, new filters "Double Tone" and "Washed Color" can be added to change the appearance of the photo wallpaper.

Wallpaper Photo Editing

Apple provides a very useful feature that allows users to set photos as wallpapers. When users select a photo as wallpaper, Apple will remind them that they can use pinch gestures to adjust the image for cropping. In this way, users can crop photos to a suitable size based on their preferences and needs so that they appear best on the phone screen. This function is very convenient, allowing users to freely customize their mobile phone wallpapers and make their mobile phones more personalized.

Wallpaper Editing

In the "Settings" application, the "Wallpaper" section has been adjusted to make it easier for users to customize the home screen. and lock screen wallpaper settings. Now, under the lock screen and home screen options, a new "Customize" option is added, allowing users to more clearly see the adjustable setting options.

When selecting a look, there is also an option called "Set as Wallpaper Pair".

Wallpaper Photo Editing

Apple provides a very useful function that allows users to set photos as wallpapers. When users select a photo as wallpaper, Apple will remind them that they can use pinch gestures to adjust the image for cropping. In this way, users can crop photos to a suitable size based on their preferences and needs so that they appear best on the phone screen. This function is very convenient, allowing users to freely customize their mobile phone wallpapers and make their mobile phones more personalized.

Delete lock screen

Now we can more easily delete content on the lock screen, just swipe up. Just slide your finger gently on the lock screen to see a trash can symbol, similar to how you delete a watch face on the Apple Watch.

Backup via LTE

In addition to a 5G or WiFi connection, iPhone and iPad users can back up their devices via an LTE cellular connection. Apple introduced support for 5G backup in iOS 15 and expanded it to LTE in iOS 16.

Astronomy Wallpaper Location

Astronomy Wallpaper now displays a green dot to let users know their location. The dot appears in the Earth wallpaper option, but it does not stay on the wallpaper and is only visible when editing the wallpaper. These live wallpapers are now supported on older iPhones as well.

Apple Cash and Apple Card

In iOS 16 Beta 2, Apple Cash’s Send and Request interface has undergone some changes. The Send and Request buttons are now merged into one button instead of two separate buttons. This new design makes the interface clearer and easier to use.

The Apple Card’s “Weekly Activity” column provides users with an opportunity to understand the amount of Apple Cash earned during the week.

Screenshots

There is now a "Save to Quick Notes" option when saving screenshots, which previously included Save to Photos, Save to File, and Delete Screenshots options.

SMS Filtering

According to Apple’s release notes, developers will be able to classify incoming SMS messages from unknown numbers into 12 subcategories, including transactions and promotional categories to improve the organization.

For Indian users, the Messages app supports pulling events from SMS. Event and appointment messages appear as Siri suggestions and are presented to users in message threads and calendar inboxes.

Spam Report

For certain U.S. carriers, Messages in iOS 16 Beta 2 expands the “Spam Report” feature to allow users to report SMS/MMS spam content to the carrier. This option is visible in messages from unknown senders.

Email

The new email function will use a system called BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) to display the logo of digitally authenticated emails. This system is called "Information Identification Brand Metrics".

iPadOS 16 Desktop Scheduling

In iPadOS 16 Beta 2, a new Desktop Scheduling setting is added under the "Home Screen and Dock" section in the "Settings" of iPad-compatible applications . The setting offers options to hide recently used apps and hide the Dock. This means users can tailor what appears on the home screen and Dock to their liking.

Translation

The translation application currently supports Turkish, Thai, Polish, Indonesian and Dutch.

HealthKit API

For developers, HealthKit’s workout API supports multiple forms of exercise, including swimming, biking, and running.

iOS 16 Beta 2 also adds support for HealthKit, Apple’s new running workout metric announced at WWDC22. Workout metrics include running speed, running efficiency, stride length, ground contact time and vertical amplitude.

New data type available for tracking atrial fibrillation history.

iOS16 Beta2 upgrade tutorial

1. Before updating the iOS16 Beta2 version, please back up your data.

2. Use the Safari browser on your iPhone and go to https://betahub.cn/ to download the description file.

3. Select "iOS/iPadOS 16 Beta 2", click "Try it Now", and then click the "Allow" button in the pop-up box.

4. After that, follow the prompts to install the description file in the settings and restart the device.

Next, we need to open the settings menu of the phone. The method to open it is: first click the "Settings" icon on the screen, then find and click the "General" option in the pop-up menu. In the "General" menu we need to find and click on the "Software Update" option.

Finally, when you download the software update, just click the "Install Now" button to install iOS16 Beta2.

Note:

Currently, iOS 16 is in the beta version stage. However, you may encounter some problems after installing this version, such as lagging, heating, crashes, and other unknown bugs. Therefore, please consider carefully when deciding whether to update.

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