Apple is rolling out iOS 16.2 RC for its beta testers, with improvements in end-to-end encryption across services and a new karaoke-based Apple Music feature rolling out as part of the new update. However, the biggest update rolled out for iPhone users in India is 5G support. The RC version refers to “Release Candidate”, indicating that the latest update is the near-final version. iOS 16.2 also brings changes to the always-on display, AirDrop, and a new Freeform app that allows multiple users to collaborate on a project.
The 16.2 update adds 5G support iphone 12 and newer models for beta users in India. This comes after the tech giant confirmed in November that it would add 5G Network support for compatible iPhones in India in the 16.2 update. The iOS 16.2 update also brings end-to-end encryption for a variety of iCloud Services, including device and message backups and photos, pursuant to a report by 9to5Mac.
Apple is vocation this service Advanced Data Protection, which extends the additional layer of security to 10 new iCloud services. In addition to your backups and photos, your voice memos and notes will soon be protected with end-to-end encryption.
Rolling out as part of Apple’s developer beta program, the new update also adds the Apple Music Sing feature, which will do so enable Users can sing along to songs using existing real-time lyrics – just like a karaoke machine. Apple says the feature will be available to everyone apple music subscribers worldwide later this month.
Apple had checked Support for 5G in India last month as part of iOS 16.2 Beta, introducing support for Jio and Airtel networks. “We are working with our carrier partners in India to offer iPhone users the best 5G experience once network validation and testing for quality and performance is complete. 5G will be enabled via a software update and will begin rolling out to iPhone users in December,” Apple said.
