After Apple released the official iOS 16.4 update for iPhone users yesterday, it then released the iOS 16.5 Beta 1 beta update (version number 20f5028e) for developers today (29). The first iOS 16.5 beta also brings some new features and improvements, this article will sort out the details of new features.
iOS 16.5 beta 1 update highlights
Apple ID unregistered developer warning prompt
After upgrading iOS 16.5 beta, in “Beta Update Project“, you will see the Apple ID non-developer warning prompt.
Currently, “Mr. Mad” has found improvements in the “Beta Update Project” in the official version of iOS 16.4. If you log in to a non-paying developer Apple ID, the iOS 16 developer options will be automatically hidden, and only the “iOS 16 Public Beta” menu will be displayed, but At present, you can choose “Close” to still display the iOS 16.5 beta update prompt normally. It is expected that the real implementation of the blocking Beta developer mechanism will start from iOS 16.5 beta or iOS 17 beta.
Siri controls the screen recording function
Starting with iOS 16.5, you can use Siri voice control screen recording functionjust say “Hey Siri start screen recording” will start the screen recording function directly, and to stop the screen recording, you can say “Hey Siri stop screen recording” to stop. (Currently only supports the US version of Siri?)
Improved Family App Sharing
iOS 16.5 can allow the “family” App to share managers (owners) and add smart home Matter accessories by themselves. Previous versions could only be added to the main owner.
Summary of iOS 16.5 Beta features
So far, iOS 16.5 has not yet included some new features that Apple has announced but not yet launched, including the following points:
If you want to know more details, you can refer to another summary of new features “iOS 16 and 8 new features are coming soon!” will be released later in 2023″.
It is expected that these features may also be delayed until iOS 17. The next WWDC 2023 developer conference will be held in June, and Mr. Crazy will also bring first-hand iOS 17 new features and news.