We analyze all the novelties that come with Beta 3 of iOS 16.1, an update loaded with improvements for the iPhone.
Apple released the third beta version of iOS 16.1 at the last minute, a system that contains many interesting news for iPhone users. And after several hours of analyzing the update, we already know a lot of news. Many of them are very important.
iOS 16.1 will be the first major iOS 16 update and it has new features that we have seen in previous betas, such as new battery percentage icon on all iPhones, improved iOS 16 lock screen customization interface or activities live.
What’s New in iOS 16.1 Beta 3
In the two previous betas many novelties have been found about this update that will arrive in a few weeks to all users with an iPhone compatible with iOS 16. Here are the improvements found in this third version:
New wallpaper management
Apple continues to improve the way it edits its new lock screen in iOS 16, an idea that Samsung has already copied elsewhere. In this case, with iOS 16.1 we will have a new interface to edit the wallpapers of our iPhone from Settings > Wallpapers.
We will now see a small overview of the fund pairs we have selected, being able to add new funds in an easier way than the current one. This new interface is much easier to use.
News in the satellite connection of the new iPhone 14
It’s one of the star features of the new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple has assured it will be ready in November, and it looks like in iOS 16.1, the way is being prepared
Phrases like these were found in the code:
- Send your location using a compatible iPhone from places where there are no mobile networks or Wi-Fi.
- Send your position via satellite.
- This friend sent you his position via satellite because he has no other network available.
- You can send the location again after X amount of time.
- X hours ago – The last time your location was sent.
- You can now text emergency services via satellite on your iPhone.
- The iPhone may attempt to use a satellite to send text messages to emergency services. When it’s safe, get out of the vehicle and follow the iPhone instructions.
- iPhone sends text messages to emergency services via satellite.
Also, of Settings > Emergency SOS In the new iPhone 14 you have a demo explaining the process. Keep in mind that this feature will initially only be available in the US and Canada, although Apple is already working on expanding it to other locations.
Stage Manager on more iPads in iPadOS 16.1 beta 3
We found a pleasant surprise in beta 3 of iPadOS 16.1. The iPad system has been delayed until October, but it will do so with surprises. The new multitasking will also come to more iPads other than those using the M1 chip. Concretely, it will be available in the iPad Pro from 2018. The A12X and A12Z chips seem to be able to fulfill this function.
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