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iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 4 are now available to developers [U: Public Beta]

Following the release of the fourth beta of watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5 to developers, Apple on Tuesday also released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 4. The update brings overall improvements and new sports-related features.

Update: Apple is now rolling out the same updates to public beta testers.

What’s new in iOS 16.5?

iOS 16.5 beta 4 will be available today to registered developer beta testers. As the update rolls out over the air within the next hour, you’ll be able to install it by going to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. The build number for today’s update is 20F5059a.

As attention starts to shift to iOS 17, which will be introduced next month at WWDC, iOS 16.5 doesn’t include many notable changes.

iOS 16.5 adds new screen recording commands to Siri, which allows you to start or stop a screen recording using the virtual assistant. The update also adds a dedicated Sports tab to the Apple News app, something which has been highly requested among sports fans in the past.

Apple will likely release iOS 16.5 to the general public sometime in May. A new public beta will be released later today as the company continues beta testing ahead of that general release.

Other new Apple betas

Alongside iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 4 today, Apple is also rolling out the following new betas for developers:

  • watchOS 9.5 beta 4
  • tvOS 16.5 beta 4
  • macOS Ventura 13.4 beta 4
  • macOS Monterey 12.6.6 beta

Spot any changes in today’s software updates? Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter. Stay tuned for our full hands-on coverage with the new releases right here at 9to5Mac today and throughout the rest of the week.

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