Apple today released the iOS 16.4 beta developer update. The update may not bring major changes like iOS 16.3 but there are still some interesting additions. Learn about new features and changes in iOS 16.4 Beta 2 for your iPhone.
Apple has added icons for products in the Coverage section of Apple Care in Settings The page rotation animation in the Books app has been reintroduced Dim lights are now possible from the Apple Pay accessibility setting should be extended to more countries
The iOS 16.4 beta 2 update is available for those enrolled in Apple’s beta program. Public testers should end up getting the update soon as Apple continues to roll it out. Based on the release schedules of iOS 16.2 and iOS 16.3, the final version of iOS 16.4 should arrive on compatible iPhones in the coming weeks.
The iOS 16.4 beta update brings small changes to Screen Settings, Books, Podcast, and more. / © NextPit
Adding product icons to the Coverage section of Apple Care in Settings
Apple expanded the Coverage section of Apple Care with the first beta. In this second version, there are now icons for your products covered by Apple Care in the Coverage section. You will now see an icon for your AirPods or your Apple Watch for example.
By tapping and holding a device, you’ll see additional info like the expiration date. Details like Apple Care+ will also be visible if you’re a subscriber.
The reintroduction of the page rotation animation in the Books app
First removed at the launch of iOS 16, the page rotation animation is back. A toggle button has been added to the Books app to change page turning animation. You will now have the choice between three animations to turn the pages. This toggle button can be accessed by going to the Menu then in Themes et Settings.
Minimizing strobe or flashing lights
Available in Beta 1, Apple enabled the new Accessibility Control in Beta 2. You will now be able to reduce the strobe effect or flashing lights when watching videos. The feature works by dimming detected parts of a video.
The switch to activate or deactivate the function is located in Settings > Accessibility > Motion. In this section you can activate the function Dimming flashing lights. It supports both native iOS player and third-party apps like YouTube.
Minor podcast and music player improvements
For the Apple Podcasts app, there’s a new home screen. The app now supports library channels, expanded CarPlay functionality as well as a feature that lets you pick up episodes where you left off and skip what you don’t want to listen to.
Apple also updated the animations in the music player. There is now a dynamic waveform synchronized to the beats of the track currently playing while pressing on the next track brings up a longer floating window.
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News for the development of Apple Pay and Apple Music Classical
9to5Mac has spotted clues about the upcoming arrival of Apple Pay in South Korea. Code strings suggest that Korean users will be able to add their bank cards to the Apple Wallet app in iOS 16.4 to use them when making transactions through Apple Pay.
iOS 16.4 Beta 2 also indicates that Apple continues to work on the Apple Music Classical application. It is not yet known when it will be launched but Apple could choose to launch this function with iOS 17, which should be announced at WWDC next June.
Have you installed iOS 16.4 beta 2 on your iPhone? What novelty interests you the most?
