iOS 16.2 RC Update Enables 5G for Beta Testers on iPhone 12 and Above

Apple is rolling out iOS 16.2 RC for its beta testers, with enhancements to end-to-end encryption throughout providers and a brand new karaoke-based Apple Music function launched as a part of the brand new replace. The largest replace launched for iPhone customers in India, nonetheless, is 5G assist. The RC model refers to ‘Release Candidate’, which signifies that the newest replace is the close to last model. iOS 16.2 can be bringing adjustments to the Always-On Display, AirDrop, and a brand new Freeform app that lets a number of customers collaborate on a undertaking.

The 16.2 replace provides 5G assist to iPhone 12 and newer fashions for beta customers in India. This comes after the tech large had confirmed in November that it will add 5G community assist to appropriate iPhones in India in its 16.2 replace. The iOS 16.2 replace can be bringing end-to-end encryption to a number of iCloud providers, together with system and messages backups and photographs, in accordance with a report by 9to5Mac.

Apple is asking this service Advanced Data Protection, which extends the additional layer of safety to 10 new iCloud providers. In addition to your backups and photographs, your voice memos and notes will quickly be protected by end-to-end encryption.

The new replace, rolling out as a part of Apple’s developer beta program, additionally provides the Apple Music Sing function, which can permit customers to sing alongside to songs with the assistance of present real-time lyrics — similar to a karaoke machine. Apple says the function shall be obtainable to all Apple Music subscribers worldwide later this month.

Apple had examined assist for 5G in India final month as a part of iOS 16.2 beta, rolling out assist for Jio and Airtel networks. “”We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed. 5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December,” Apple had stated.