Apple Seeds Sixth Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the sixth betas of upcoming iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the updates coming a week after Apple released the fifth developer betas.

Registered developers can download the iOS and iPadOS 16 profiles from the Apple Developer Center, and once installed, the betas will be available over the air.

iOS 16 introduces a revamped Lock Screen that offers a new level of personalization and customization through widgets, a notification redesign, and adjustable fonts and colors for the time. Multiple Lock Screens are supported, similar to watch faces, and can be associated with Focus modes.

Focus is easier to set up than before and more customizable, with Focus filters available to cut out distracting content within apps. The Messages app now features tools for editing iMessages, unsending iMessages, and marking messages as unread, plus it supports SharePlay, much like FaceTime.

The Mail app has improved search and tools that include undo send, schedule send, and follow up so you can get a reminder to check up on an email if you haven't gotten a response. Safari supports Shared Tab Groups and Apple is working to replace passwords with Passkeys, a more biometrically secure way to log in to accounts.

iCloud Photo Library allows users to more easily share photos with family members, and Live Text is supported in video. There's a neat new feature for lifting the subject from a background with a tap, which is part of Visual Lookup.

Dictation has improved, Maps now supports multi-stop routing, Apple Pay Later lets you split up purchase payments, and the Home app has been entirely overhauled with a new look. On the iPad, the update adds a new Stage Manager feature for more Mac-like multitasking, but it's limited to M1 iPads.

The fifth beta of iOS 16 added the battery percentage back to the status bar on iPhones that have a notch, plus it introduced new sounds for locating an iPhone via Find My or the Apple Watch.

There are tons of other new features in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, with a full rundown on everything available in our dedicated roundup.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Sixth Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

 

[yukari]

Looking forward to PB version...

 

[ponzicoinbro]

Two weeks passed already since the last beta?

Where the **** did the last two weeks go?

Why is time passing so fast?

**** my life.

I have to underclock the universe and make it run slower.

Someone please find me the CPU and jumper settings.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Loving these Monday beta releases! Can't believe we're already on Beta 6.

 

[hovscorpion12]

1 week apart from beta 5. Getting closer and closer to potential GM build.

 

[kveira88]

Two weeks passed already since the last beta?

Where the **** did the last two weeks go?

Why is time passing so fast?

**** my life.

I have to underclock the universe and make it run slower.

Someone please find me the CPU and jumper settings.

I think they have switched to the one-week cycle.

 

[hovscorpion12]

I think they have switched to the one-week cycle. I'm not seeing a download tho.

Give it a few minutes. Should trickle down

 

[flofixer]

Not sure if I will display battery level with the numerical value. The is enough numbers already displayed and I get a good enough idea of the battery level with the analog meter.

 

[contacos]

Quite small. Only 400 mb on my iPhone 12 PM

 

[gank41]

It's possible this release is what's being loaded on iPhones for distribution?

 

[Goodeye]

It's possible this release is what's being loaded on iPhones for distribution?

Most likely, and most likely they will need a small update for iOS 16 as well out of the box.

 

[Janschi]

It's possible this release is what's being loaded on iPhones for distribution?

What you mean is the Golden Master, but I doubt that this is gonna be the GM.

 

[gank41]

What you mean is the Golden Master, but I doubt that this is gonna be the GM.

No, not the GM, I'm referring to the version that gets pre-installed on Phones after being assembled and loaded up on crates where they sit and wait to be allowed into the country. There's always a version of iOS & iPadOS that gets loaded on the devices before they're technically released. And it has to be done before the GM is released.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

What you mean is the Golden Master, but I doubt that this is gonna be the GM.

You might both be right. It may not be the Gold Master, but it might be what’s loaded for distribution

 

[jav6454]

Beta 6 means the GM Candidate is around 2-3 weeks away… in other words the Apple event should be within the first week of Sept.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

No, not the GM, I'm referring to the version that gets pre-installed on Phones after being assembled and loaded up on crates where they sit and wait to be allowed into the country. There's always a version of iOS & iPadOS that gets loaded on the devices before they're technically released. And it has to be done before the GM is released.

I always thought it was Beta 8 or Beta 9. Much closer to September but you raise a good question. Could this one be it for the upcoming iPhone 14?

 

[mthomas184]

What you mean is the Golden Master, but I doubt that this is gonna be the GM.

Its actually Release Candidate now

 

[ponzicoinbro]

What you mean is the Golden Master, but I doubt that this is gonna be the GM.

Sir, golden master is only this nowadays

 

[Knightcastle]

1 week apart from beta 5. Getting closer and closer to potential GM build.

It is mid-August now.

 

[MLL63QNA]

Build number: 20A5349b.

 

[AdamNC]

I have been using Betas for IpadOS, Ios, and Venture. I think these last betas have been very stable compared to last few years. Apple did good in my opinion With all of them this time.

 

[Janschi]

I have been using Betas for IpadOS, Ios, and Venture. I think these last betas have been very stable compared to last few years. Apple did good in my opinion With all of them this time.

Ventura broke testflight on my macbook.

 

[krspkbl]

patiently waiting for the public beta.

 

[Hails09]

My goodness we are getting closer already in the middle of august & we are already on a B release.

 

[SenorWhyMe]

Two weeks passed already since the last beta?

Where the **** did the last two weeks go?

Why is time passing so fast?

**** my life.

I have to underclock the universe and make it run slower.

Someone please find me the CPU and jumper settings.

i keep saying this every monday since i work m-s with only sunday off lol