Apple has announced the beta of their operating system, iOS 16.5 Beta, and iPadOS 16.5. This is meant for developers to test and provide feedback before the company starts rolling out the stable update to Apple users. This update brings several improvements, new features, fixes, and security updates. It’s available now to update your iPhone and iPad with the latest testing. This offer is available to users enrolled in the Apple Testing Program.
Earlier this month, the third beta update of iOS came out two weeks after the release of the second rollout. Apple released the second beta on April 11, and this new beta for iOS and iPadOS has a build number of 20F5050f, up from 20F5039e for iOS 16.5 or iPadOS 16.5. We don’t advise regular Apple device users to install this beta update on their primary device because this version is still in the testing phase, and it could have major bugs or errors, leading to data loss.
Apple for Developers and Beta Testers
You can get this from the Apple Developer Center if you want to try the latest testing. For this, users need to sign up for the beta testing program, or you can update hardware already using the OS’s beta version. This will allow developers to get early access to the upcoming version of iOS or iPadOS. With this, they can test their apps and software experience so that everything goes as expected when it comes to releasing, for which developers often provide feedback to Apple.
If you are already running the beta version of iOS or iPadOS, you can update your device via OTA. However, the public beta can also be accessible by the Apple Beta Software Program after the developer release.
What’s New in iOS 16.5 Beta 3 or iPadOS 16.5 Beta 3
The company has almost reached the lifecycle of its iOS 16. This beta update has some notable changes and new features, but it’s unlikely that iOS 16.5 will bring any major improvements or features. This update is mostly packed with minor improvements and new features expected for the 5th major release of iOS 16. While this only focuses on performance improvements, minor changes, and bug fixes.
Apple may be saving new features for iOS 17. Regarding iOS 16.5, we may have the first new Sports tab in the Apple News app, which is expected to replace the search bar recently moved to the following tabs. This will give users more news and information related to sports.
Another thing is Siri and Screen Recording. Users can now start and stop screen recording on their devices with the help of the Siri voice command. To use this feature, you can say, “Hey Siri, start a screen recording,” To stop Siri, you can say, “Hey Siri, stop a screen recording.” Apart from this, Apple didn’t share any changelog about any new features or changes.
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— Andrew Clare (@andrewjclare) March 29, 2023
Apple recently released iOS 16.4, and the company released the beta update less than a day after the release of iOS 16.4. We can expect the final release of iOS 16.5 to arrive by the end of May. On the other hand, this will be the last update for iOS 16; we will have the first iOS 17 beta, which may arrive in June.
How to download and Install iOS 16.5 Beta or iPadOS 16.5 Beta
If you continue installing the iOS 16.5 Beta or iPadOS 16.5 Beta, it is advised that users keep a backup of their important data and install the beta on their secondary or non-essential hardware to minimize the risk of data loss.
This update weighs around 500MB, and the size could vary if switching from the Public beta to the beta version of iOS 16.5. If you don’t have a developer account, you can still receive the iOS 16.5 Beta 3 by logging in with an Apple ID registered for the Public Beta program. You can manually check Software Update from General in Settings. From there, update your device.
While upgrading, your device should be charged over 50%, and Apple is likely to release iOS 16.5 to the general public sometime in May. Apart from this, some other iOS 16.5 updates will be released: the iPadOS Beta 3, WatchOS 9.5 Beta, tvOS 16.5 Beta 3, and macOS Ventura 13.4 Beta 3.
Install iOS 16.5 Public Beta
This is quite straightforward. Follow the instructions mentioned below:
- Open the Apple Beta page and log in with the registered Apple ID.
- After that, log in to the Beta Software Program and enroll your device.
- Now, open your device settings and then tap on General.
- Next, tap on Software Update, and from the Beta Update Section, select the iOS Public Beta.
Once you finish this, you will see the download and install button for the iOS public beta. It could take a few moments before it appears on your device under Software Update.
Install iOS 16.5 Dev.
This isn’t free. Users must pay $99 a year to join the Apple Developer Program. To do this, users must register for the Apple Developer Program and enroll their devices. Once you finish doing it, check your device by navigating to Device Settings > General > Software. From there, check for the Beta update section and choose iOS Developers Beta.
To opt-in, users must know their Apple ID associated with a developer account to download and install the Beta software.
Users who have already enrolled in the Apple Developer Program can update their iOS Beta to the latest version through over-the-air updates, which means they can directly install it on their device without requiring them to connect to a computer.
Apple has already scheduled the Next Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC23), where the company will likely announce the iOS 17. Apple has yet to make the stable iOS 16.4 and keeps releasing the next update, which is iOS 16.5 Beta 3. We really appreciate that Apple keeps committed to offering long-term software support and keeps updating its devices. Android manufacturers should learn how good software support commitment makes the difference, especially Realme, Redmi, Poco, and Vivo, some of the most criticized manufacturers and successful Android OEMs.
