Today, Apple has seen fit to release beta 2 of its upcoming iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, macOS 13.4, and tvOS 16.5 updates for all compatible devices. If you are a developer, you can now download the latest beta on your device for free through the Apple Developer Center. Scroll down to read more details on the subject.
Apple has released iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, macOS 13.4, and tvOS 16.5 beta 2 to developers for testing purposes
Apple has released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 2 to developers for testing purposes. The latest beta arrives a week after the initial beta was released. If you are up for it, the latest beta can be downloaded on your compatible iPhone and iPad models by going to Settings > Beta Updates. Make sure that you have toggled on iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 Developer Beta. If you are not familiar with the mechanism, check out our detailed guide on how to download and install iOS and iPadOS beta builds without a configuration profile for developers.
Other than iOS 16.5, Apple has also seeded beta 2 of macOS 13.4 to developers. Unlike iOS 16.5, macOS 13.4 beta requires a configuration profile that you can install through the Apple Developer Center. Once the profile is installed, the update will be available over the air through the Software Update mechanism in System Settings.
watchOS 9.5 beta 2 is also available to developers that can be installed on your compatible Apple Watch models. Simply head over to the dedicated Apple Watch app on your iPhone and navigate to General > Software Updates. Make sure that your Apple Watch fulfills the prerequisites to install the latest beta update.
Lastly, Apple has also released tvOS 16.5 beta 2 to developers. Developers can try out the latest beta by installing a profile through Xcode. Take note that all software updates are in their initial beta phase, and Apple could add new features to the mix in the subsequent updates. You can check out more details on Apple's support document.
This is all there is to it, folks. You can install the latest updates on your compatible device and test it out yourself. We will share more details on what is new in the latest build as soon as developers are done tinkering with the latest update.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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