Now, finally, the update which Indian iPhone users had been waiting for is here, the latest iOS 16.2 now arrives to almost all iOS users in India at the same time. Those iPhones which have 5G band connectivity support in India can now finally use Airtel or Jio sims with 5G without any issues.
This iOS 16.2 update is slightly on the bigger side and not only has 5G support but the update brings new features like Freeform, Apple Music Sing, improvements to the Lock screen, other customization improvements and multiple fixes as well. If you are an iOS user, go update your iPhone now!
iOS 16.2 update complete changelog
Freeform
- Freeform is a new app for working creatively with friends or colleagues on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- A flexible canvas lets you add files, images, stickies, and more
- Drawing tools let you sketch anywhere on the canvas with your finger
Apple Music Sing
- A new way to sing along with millions of your favorite songs in Apple Music
- Fully adjustable vocals let you duet with the original artist, sing solo, or mix it up
- Newly enhanced beat-by-beat lyrics make it even easier to follow along with the music
Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
- The new option expands the total number of iCloud data categories protected using end-to-end encryption to 23 — including iCloud Backup, Notes, and Photos — protecting your information even in the case of a data breach in the cloud
Lock Screen
- New settings allow you to hide wallpaper or notifications when Always-On display is enabled on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Sleep widget lets you view your most recent sleep data
- Medications widget lets you view reminders and quickly access your schedule
Game Center
SharePlay support in Game Center for multiplayer games so you can play with the people you are on a FaceTime call with
Activity Widget allows you to see what your friends are playing and achieving in games right from your Home Screen
Apple TV
Live Activities for Apple TV app let you follow your favorite teams with live scores right on your Lock Screen or in Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
Home
Improved reliability and efficiency of communication between your smart home accessories and Apple devices
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
Improved search in Messages allows you to find photos based on their content, like a dog, car, person, or text
Turn Off Hide IP Address setting enables iCloud Private Relay users to temporarily disable the service for a specific site in Safari
News articles in Weather display information relevant to the weather in that location
Participant Cursors in Notes allow you to see live indicators as others make updates in a shared note
AirDrop now automatically reverts to Contacts Only after 10 minutes to prevent unwanted requests to receive content
Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models
Fixes an issue that causes some notes not to sync with iCloud after updates are made
