Whoopee! The pre-launched iOS 16.1 public beta 3 is now available for users trying to have a glance of Apple’s new features for iOS devices before the full public version rolls out.
As beta versions bring more exhilarating features closer to users, so comes snagging like pre-release bugs that can restrain or hinder day-to-day usage of iOS users’ primary device as it’s presented for registered developers around the world specifically for testing the pre-release software.
That’s why it’s highly recommended to install a beta software version on a device that’s specifically for testing software not on your primary iPhone used for your day-to-day activity.
The tech giant project a promising future by introducing latest beta version for their devices like iPadOS 16.1 public beta 4, watchOS 9.1 public beta 3, tvOS 16.1 public beta 3, HomePod 16.1 public beta 3, and macOS Ventura 13 public beta 7 alongside the iOS 16.1 public beta 3.
The latest iOS 16.1 public beta version comes with expected amazing features like visual changes and handy upgrades to further enhance Apple’s product as it was promised in the WWDC 2022 keynote. Like the in-app content background download, changes to iPhone wallpaper and lock screen widget, Live activities and Live activities API, compelling tweak to game center splash, etc.
What’s New in iOS 16.1 Public beta 3
- Auto Download In-App Content
Apple thrilled users with the new In-App Content features which enable installed apps to automatically begin downloading their in-app content after they’re downloaded and before a user launches them for the first time.
The new feature is enabled by default after updating your software which is also available on macOS Ventura beta 9 i.e. Your downloaded app which requires additional download will preload automatically before launching the app. To tweak or switch off in-app content settings on your iPhone, the feature can be found in the App Store section of your iPhone settings.
- Clearer Wallpaper Settings UI
iOS 16.1 public beta 3 brings about a glossy user interface for editing your wallpaper in the wallpaper section of your iPhone settings, especially for users switching between multiple wallpaper / lock screen setups to enable quick access and arrangement.
- Matter Support Update
The newly introduced smart home connectivity standard that enables compatible accessories to work together seamlessly, across platforms on the previous beta released has now been removed on iOS 16.1 public beta 3 which it isn’t yet confirm if the removal is permanent or temporary, though Apple made a revelation that the future iOS 16 update will enable Matter support. This belief makes users hope for re-inception of Matter accessories option in the later software release.
- Live Activities and Live Activities API
How rousing is it to be receiving continuously up-to minute information about things happening in real-time, right from your iPhone lock Screen? It’s awesome.
The latest iOS 16.1 public beta 3 comes in hand with an amazing feature which enables you to have access to live information from installed apps right from your lock screen. For example, checking live sports scores or package delivery status without having to launch an app.
With iOS 16.1 beta 3 installed on your iPhone, you can now receive live activities updates from a widget on your lock screen which iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max users can integrate the live activities within Dynamic Island. Live activities API enables third-party developers to interact with users using this feature.
- Battery percentage for more iPhones
Apple made changes to battery percentage display on the recently released iOS 16 series which has a glaring effect on fewer iPhone’s. Following the launch of iOS 16.1 public beta 3, the battery percentage changes now take effect on more iPhones like the iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 13 mini.
iOS 16.1 Public beta 3 Download
Installing iOS 16.1 beta 3 is as easy as before since it’s air and available right in the Software Update section of your iPhone settings. The software update option will only come up once you’re running a previous iOS 16.1 beta version and have the iOS 16 beta profile installed on your iPhone.
To install iOS 16.1 public beta 3 on your iPhone; Navigate to your iPhone Settings >> General >> Software Update and you’ll find the latest beta version.
Hope you’ve managed to learn about what’s new in iOS 16.1 public beta 3 and installation procedure. Having issues with iOS 16.1 beta 3 or spotted more appealing features on the latest beta version not included in this post, share your feedback with us in the comment section.
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