Apple has released to developers the third betas of iOS and iPadOS 16.5 (build 20F5050f), macOS Ventura 13.4 (build 22F5049e), watchOS 9.5 (build 20T5549e) e tvOS 16.5 (build 20L5549e). These new test releases arrive two weeks after the previous ones and about a month after the stable releases of iOS and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, watchOS 9.4 And tvOS 16.4.
The betas can be installed in OTA mode, directly from the system settings. Developers who have already installed one of the previous versions can do so through the appropriate “Software Update” menu and by activating the “Beta Updates” option. To download and install a beta version will be You must have an Apple ID associated with a developer account
Apple recently changed the way betas can be tested by eliminating the profile system, which has already disappeared from these versions. At the moment, however, it is still unclear whether the new system has already been activated or will be starting from the iOS 17 beta program. However, Apple has also implemented the possibility of using a second Apple ID to be able to download the betas in the future. continuing to use your standard account for all other functions.
Installation requires that the iPhone or iPad has at least 20% charge remaining or is plugged in. As for watchOS, installation must be done via the app on the connected iPhone and the Apple Watch must have at least 50% autonomy and be within range of the iPhone it is paired with.
The new beta versions of iOS and iPadOS focus primarily on the improved stability and performancei, rather than on the implementation of new features as in previous versions. In this version of iOS it was added anyway a “Sports” tab in Apple Newswhich allows users to follow sports news from their favorite teams and leagues, and the ability to ask SIRI to start and stop screen recordingalthough this feature is currently only available in the English version of SIRI.
