The latest big update for iPhones – iOS 16.2 – is now rolling out to users worldwide. The new version brings improved encryption for iCloud, a new karaoke mode for Apple Music, a whiteboard app, and one major feature for iPhone users in India.
Here are the top features that come to your iPhone with iOS 16.2.
Enables 5G connectivity in India
The iOS 16.2 update enables 5G connectivity for iPhone users in India. However, note that iPhone 12 and the newer models will support the 5G network in India. As of now, two carriers – Jio and Airtel – are supported, so you will be able to use the 5G network on your iPhone wherever the network is available.
Freeform – a collaborative whiteboard app
Freeform, first showcased at WWDC 22, finally arrives with iOS 16.2 on iPhone. The app is a collaborative whiteboard that can be used among users on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to jot down notes, sketch, draw, and more. And you do not need an Apple Pen to draw, and you can just begin with your finger and draw anywhere on the canvas.
Apple Music Sing – karaoke on your iPhone
Right in time for the holiday season, Apple Music Sing works as a karaoke right on your phone. The feature builds upon the real-time lyrics of Apple Music, further adding background vocal options. And there is also a duet view so you can sing with your plus one.
Advanced Data Protection mode – end-to-end encryption for iCloud
The Advanced Data Protection mode is an opt-in for users, encrypts iCloud drive, backups, Message backups, Photos, Reminders, Voice Memos, and more.
With iOS 16.2, the feature arrives for users in the US, while a wider rollout is slated for sometime next year.
A 10-minute limit for AirDrop
With iOS 16.2, Apple expands the 10-minute limit for AirDrop to all users. Once you update to iOS 16.2, the “Everyone” will be replaced with “Everyone for 10 minutes.” So, the receiving for AirDrop will remain on for 10 minutes, after which it will change to “Contacts only.”
Lock Screen improvements – a much-asked change for iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display
Now, users of iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will be able to hide the wallpaper and notifications in the always-on display, a much-requested feature from iPhone 14 Pro users. So, now the always-on display on iPhone will have a pitch-black look, similar to how the always-on display looks on Android.
New – sleep and medications – widgets for Lock Screen
With iOS 16, Apple introduced widgets for the Lock Screen, and now with the latest update, it adds two new widgets – sleep and medications. The sleep widgets will show users their sleep data, while medications will remind users to take their medicines.
New Home app architecture – Matter arrives
The iOS 16.2 update adds the Matter smart home standard. Further, the update improves the performance and reliability of smart home products in your home.
The iOS 16.2 update is currently rolling out for iPhone 8 and newer models.
Here are the top features that come to your iPhone with iOS 16.2.
Enables 5G connectivity in India
The iOS 16.2 update enables 5G connectivity for iPhone users in India. However, note that iPhone 12 and the newer models will support the 5G network in India. As of now, two carriers – Jio and Airtel – are supported, so you will be able to use the 5G network on your iPhone wherever the network is available.
Freeform – a collaborative whiteboard app
Freeform, first showcased at WWDC 22, finally arrives with iOS 16.2 on iPhone. The app is a collaborative whiteboard that can be used among users on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to jot down notes, sketch, draw, and more. And you do not need an Apple Pen to draw, and you can just begin with your finger and draw anywhere on the canvas.
Apple Music Sing – karaoke on your iPhone
Right in time for the holiday season, Apple Music Sing works as a karaoke right on your phone. The feature builds upon the real-time lyrics of Apple Music, further adding background vocal options. And there is also a duet view so you can sing with your plus one.
Advanced Data Protection mode – end-to-end encryption for iCloud
The Advanced Data Protection mode is an opt-in for users, encrypts iCloud drive, backups, Message backups, Photos, Reminders, Voice Memos, and more.
With iOS 16.2, the feature arrives for users in the US, while a wider rollout is slated for sometime next year.
A 10-minute limit for AirDrop
With iOS 16.2, Apple expands the 10-minute limit for AirDrop to all users. Once you update to iOS 16.2, the “Everyone” will be replaced with “Everyone for 10 minutes.” So, the receiving for AirDrop will remain on for 10 minutes, after which it will change to “Contacts only.”
Lock Screen improvements – a much-asked change for iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display
Now, users of iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will be able to hide the wallpaper and notifications in the always-on display, a much-requested feature from iPhone 14 Pro users. So, now the always-on display on iPhone will have a pitch-black look, similar to how the always-on display looks on Android.
New – sleep and medications – widgets for Lock Screen
With iOS 16, Apple introduced widgets for the Lock Screen, and now with the latest update, it adds two new widgets – sleep and medications. The sleep widgets will show users their sleep data, while medications will remind users to take their medicines.
New Home app architecture – Matter arrives
The iOS 16.2 update adds the Matter smart home standard. Further, the update improves the performance and reliability of smart home products in your home.
The iOS 16.2 update is currently rolling out for iPhone 8 and newer models.
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