In a strange move by Apple, yesterday Thursday those of Cupertino released for all users, the fourth beta of both iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. Both operating systems have really attractive new features, and for this reason, in this post, we tell you everything you need to know about these two versions.
What’s new in beta 4 of iOS and iPadOS 16.2
It is not very common to see Apple release a new beta on a Thursday, but considering that on Tuesday I also released a new update to iOS 16, specifically 16.1.2, it is possible that this has forced these betas to be moved to the day of Yesterday. Be that as it may, the important thing is everything that these versions bring, which, as we will tell you a few lines below, all users who have a compatible iPhone or iPad will be able to enjoy very soon.
Surely the most prominent feature of these betas is in Freeform , which is that infinite board that Apple has developed so that users of both iPhone and iPad can use to give free rein to their ideas, either individually or as a group. in a collaborative way, since several people can work simultaneously on the same “board” while being in different places. Also, for users who have an iPad with an M1 or M2 chip, this version will allow them to use Stage Manager with the support for external displays, something that, of course, will greatly increase the productivity of iPad users.
Another of the most acclaimed points of these versions is the arrival, finally, of Matter . At WWDC, those from Cupertino announced the landing of a standard in terms of home automation, that is, with Matter any device designed for the home will be compatible with the different assistants that exist, greatly expanding the options to form your smart home with HomeKit.
When will it officially come out?
Now, the question that many users ask themselves is, when will I be able to install the official version of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2? Well, the truth is that that moment is quite close in time, and that is that Apple’s forecasts They go through launching these versions in mid-December , that is, in 2 or 3 weeks they will be available so that all users can take advantage of the new features it brings.
However, until then the recommendation we make from the ITIGIC writing team is that those who are in such a rush to test these new features, wait and do not install these betas on their main devices . After all, these are test versions, which usually work very well but may not, so our recommendation is that betas should never be installed on the main computers used.
Now, in case you can’t calm your curiosity to try these new features that iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 incorporate, if you have a secondary computer you can always choose to install the public beta that is also already available for all those who are found within said Apple beta program.