iOS 16.3 beta 2 now rolling out to builders, here’s what’s new so far

After a short hiatus for the vacation season, Apple has as soon as once more rebooted the beta testing cycle. Starting this afternoon, iOS 16.3 beta 2 is rolling out to builders alongside iPadOS 16.3 beta 2 and extra. Head under for the total particulars on these updates.

iOS 16.3 beta 2 launching immediately

iOS 16.3 beta 2 might be accessible immediately to registered developer beta testers. As the replace rolls out over the air, you’ll find a way to set up it by going to the Settings app, selecting General, then selecting Software Update. As of proper now, Apple hasn’t launched the second iOS 16.3 beta to public beta testers, however we anticipate it someday this week.

Alongside the iOS 16.3 beta, Apple can also be beta testing the next updates for its different platforms:

• iPadOS 16.3 beta 2
• watchOS 9.3 beta 2
• macOS 13.2 beta 2
• tvOS 16.3 beta 2

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is concentrating on a launch date of someday in February or early March for these updates.

What’s new in iOS 16.3?

The first beta of iOS 16.3 was launched virtually a month in the past. The replace, so far, doesn’t embrace many new options or modifications. One of the new options coming with the replace is the means to use bodily safety keys to defend Apple IDs. This means you should have a bodily {hardware}machine that you may arrange to function the second layer of two-factor authentication in your account.

iOS 16.3 additionally features a new tutorial to present customers how to make the most of the Handoff options between iPhone and HomePod.

Spot any modifications in immediately’s launch of iOS 16.3 beta 2 or iPadOS 16.3 beta 2? Let us know within the feedback under or on Twitter @9to5Mac.

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