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Apple is working hard behind the scenes on iOS 16.4, because the third test version of iOS 16 has been released. What’s new in iOS 16.4 beta 3?

iOS 16.4 beta 3 has been released

Apple has released the third test version of iOS 16.4. The first beta of iOS 16.4 was released last month and then it became clear what we can expect from the new iOS 16 update. For example, from iOS 16.4 it is possible to receive notifications from Safari on your iPhone and a number of new emojis are added to iOS.

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The new test version of iOS 16.4 has now been released. This version is intended for developers, so they can get started with the new features right away. The third beta, unlike the previous test versions, reveals few new iOS features. We list the changes for you.

New way to download trial versions of iOS

The biggest change in the third test version of iOS is for developers. Apple has changed how to install a beta of iOS, because this will no longer be possible for everyone in the future. In the new beta of iOS, you must enter the information of an Apple ID to download a trial version of the operating system.

The Apple ID account credentials don’t have to be the same as your Apple ID that you’re signed into on your iPhone. For example, you can use a professional Apple ID to download a beta of iOS while you are logged in to your phone with your personal account. The average Apple user will therefore hardly notice this change.

Apple is working on new security updates

Apple is also working on a new way of performing security updates. Now Apple often releases an interim iOS update to improve the security of the system. In the future, it should be possible for Apple to release such a security update without an intermediate iOS update. This should greatly improve the security of the operating system.

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These new updates are also called Rapid Security Response updates mentioned, with which Apple wants to prevent major security problems from remaining unresolved for a long time. With this new way of updating, it is possible for Apple to intervene much faster in the event of a security problem. Some apps did not work properly with these interim updates, which has been fixed in iOS 16.4 beta 3.

watchOS 9.4 beta 3 has also been released

A new test version for watchOS 9 has also been released. According to Apple, no major changes can be found in watchOS 9.4 beta 3. The third test version of watchOS 9.4 improves the estimation of the maximum battery capacity of the Apple Watch Series 6. The maximum capacity of the Apple Watch Series 6 is therefore estimated more precisely in the new test version.

More new features in iOS 16.4 betas

So new features are coming to your iPhone with the iOS 16.4 update. For example, the Homekit will finally receive an update, which should solve all problems surrounding the app. In addition, the Podcast app is getting a bit better. Are you curious how? Then read what’s new in the first beta of iOS 16.4.

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According to Apple, the new iOS update will be released in the spring, so the update will probably not be long in coming. The meteorological spring has now started, so the update can appear at any time. In any case, the final iOS update usually appears not long after the third beta version.

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