This new version of the software is currently in beta phase.
Apple’s software engineers do not stop for a moment in their efforts to continue improving the intrinsic qualities of the software of absolutely every operating system in the company’s product ecosystem. Currently, they are already working on the development of several software versions such as iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4 and macOS 13.4.
After the official launch of iOS 16.3 on the iPhone with many new features and security improvements, Apple has started the implementation of the beta phase of iOS 16.4. And recently, the company has already launched the third beta version of iOS 16.4 for all compatible iPhone models, so the release date of the final version is getting closer…
iOS 16.4 release date
Everything seems to indicate that the official release date of iOS 16.4 will be set for the end of March 2023 or, failing that, at the beginning of April. Currently, Apple developers continue to tweak and perfect even the smallest details of their beta releases through software quality reports from users. What is very clear is that the company will not release iOS 16.4 for iPhone until the update is 100% ready.
Interestingly, we can find a very interesting reference that could define more precisely what is the official release date of iOS 16.4 for iPhone. With the iOS 16.3 beta, clues were found in its development code on Apple Music Classical and it’s also in the iOS 16.4 MusicKit code. The app did not make it into the iOS 16.3 update.
Later, the app came to the app store but it is only available for pre-order. The fixed date for Apple Music Classical download is March 28, a date that could coincide with the official release of iOS 16.4. But for now there is nothing confirmed and these are only conjectures.
What’s new in iOS 16.4 for iPhone
Apple has implemented a large number of changes in iOS 16.4, especially compared to the new features brought by iOS 16.3. The new update, which is currently in beta, introduces a selection of 21 new emojis, improvements to podcasts, Safari notifications for web apps, and more.
- 21 new Unicode emojis 15.
- Push notifications for web apps.
- Rich overviews of links to Mastodon.
- Renovation of HomeKit architecture in Casa.
- New custom accessibility mode.
- Launch of Apple Music Classic.
- Apple Pay Later Services (US).
- New channels menu for Podcasts app.
- CarPlay system improvements.
New beta update download process
Additionally, Apple has changed the beta update download menu in the iPhone Settings app. This new feature of iOS 16.4 will allow members of the Apple Beta Software program access beta updates no need to download and install a developer profile.
This is a new process that has been significantly simplified from previous versions to prevent users who are not subscribed to the program from downloading the developer beta. Some users who, fortunately, will be able to continue downloading public betas from this configuration menu.
iPhone models compatible with iOS 16.4
Despite the fact that year after year Apple has to discontinue some older iPhone models and not provide technical support or updates, there is a large list of iPhone models compatible with the new iOS 16.4 update, which will arrive at the end of March. We even find smartphones released 6 years ago, such as the iPhone 8 (2017) range.
Here is the complete list of iPhone models compatible with the installation of iOS 16.4:
- iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13 Pro Max.
- iPhone 13 Pro.
- iPhone 13.
- iPhone 13 mini.
- iPhone SE 2022.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max.
- iPhone 12 Pro.
- iPhone 12.
- iPhone 12 mini.
- iPhone SE 2020
- iPhone 11.
- iPhone 11 Pro.
- iPhone 11 Pro Max.
- iPhone XS.
- iPhone XS Max.
- iPhone XR.
- iPhoneX.
- iPhone 8.
- iPhone 8 Plus.
So far, everything we know so far about the iOS 16.4 update for iPhone. While iOS 16.3 focused on security features, stability improvements and bug fixesOn this occasion, iOS 16.4 will introduce a large number of very interesting new features on the iPhone.
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