Apple Seeds Second Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to Developers

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded a second release candidate (RC) version of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a almost a week after Apple released the first RC. This RC likely represents the final version of iOS 16.5 that will be provided to the public, which Apple has said is coming this week.

iOS 16.5 adds a Sports tab in the Apple News app, making it easier to access sports-focused content. You can choose to follow your favorite teams to get updates on a regular basis. Apple's full release notes for the update are below.

This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

- A new Pride Celebration wallpaper for the Lock Screen to honor the LGBTQ+ community and culture
- Sports tab in Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more, for the teams and leagues you follow
- My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games
- Fixes an issue where Spotlight may become unresponsive
- Addresses an issue where Podcasts in CarPlay may not load content
- Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices

Registered developers can opt in to the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to Software Update, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option and toggling on the iOS 16/iPadOS 16 Developer Beta. Note that an Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Second Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to Developers

 

[WilliApple]

Hmm... Wonder what they did...

 

[Yrmmont]

As long as it is bug free!

 

[dk001]

Maybe they fixed a couple more bugs?

Crossing fingers ...

 

[Realityck]

Wow, curve ball today.

Good news's immediately available as a PB test release also, not thats its only for Devs.

• OS 16.5 RC 2 (20F66) - May 15, 2023
• iPadOS 16.5 RC 2 (20F66) - May 15, 2023

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Dang! Was hoping for a public release but Patience is a Virtue!

 

[Vespi]

Hmm :/ RC1 has been solid for me

 

[DFZD]

All updates are appreciated.. but this 2nd RC business makes us think that 1st RC was the beta that we should have skipped.

 

[jz0309]

I guess everyone was expecting the big release(s) today ... tomorrow is another day

 

[sw1tcher]

As long as it is bug free!

Of course. When the iOS updates are free, there's never a charge for the bugs that come with it.

 

[jbachandouris]

So much for its release this week.

 

[Pruus]

And also public beta is released.

 

[Realityck]

Dang! Was hoping for a public release but Patience is a Virtue!

They could do that tomorrow, just making sure the beta testers are up to date with the same builds.

 

[redbeard331]

Some more Matter bug fixes.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

So much for its release this week.

It may still release on Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[FrancoisC]

Public beta out also!

 

[Realityck]

Some more Matter bug fixes.

Tis one of those days.

 

[Kylo83]

Why not just release all the updates with an updates build for 16.5

 

[Realityck]

Three devices updated with iOS/IPadOS 16.5 RC2 just fine. There was no corresponding tvOS update BTW.

 

[doboy]

Maybe they fixed a couple more bugs?

Crossing fingers ...

It's probably the exact opposite

 

[gank41]

Three devices updated with iOS/IPadOS 16.5 RC2 just fine. There was no corresponding tvOS update BTW.

Nothing so far for watchOS, either, leaving it at 9.5 (build 20T562).

 

[centauratlas]

So much for its release this week.

It will just be a bit later this week.

 

[Populus]

Well, iOS 16.5 is about to be released and it’s not WWDC yet. I guess @anonymous-A.S missed this prediction, when he said -in a tweet that he deleted afterwards- that 16.5 wasn’t going to be released until after WWDC.

We’ll see, in a couple of weeks, how accurate he was about all the other leaks.

 

[Ash969]

Had an issue with my notifications sounds, it was on max volume. No matter what i did, it changed back to max volume.
Also typing sounds and lock sounds were on max volume.

Hope its fixed with this build

Edit:

After installation i still have this bug, notifications sounds are on max volume + typing sound and lock sounds are on max volume. It started with previous build of 16.5 on my iPhone 14 Plus

 

[nCode]

Had an issue with my notifications sounds, it was on max volume. No matter what i did, it changed back to max volume.
Also typing sounds and lock sounds were on max volume.

Hope its fixed with this build

Wait, that was a bug? All this time I thought it was self inflicted, no wonder the radio goes on full blast using CarPlay, lol.