With the announcement of new iPads this week, Apple also announced new Release Candidate versions of its upcoming macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1 and tvOS 16.1 operating systems.
The list is extensive.
Per AppleInsider, for macOS Ventura, the twelfth build of the beta includes the new Stage Manager, tweaks to Finder and System Settings, Continuity Camera that allows users to turn their iPhone into a webcam, Live Captions for video, Passkeys as well as upgrades to both Messages and Safari.
Boy Genius Report has noted that macOS Ventura sports an updated Mail app, which offers improved search functionality. The update also includes scheduling emails to send at certain times as well as setting reminders. Safari also includes new updates, such as Passkeys and Tab Sharing.
macOS Ventura is expected to go public on Monday, October 24.
Where iOS is concerned, iOS 16.1 has reached the Release Candidate stage, and
iOS 16.1 Release Candidate developers and beta testers can install the new release candidate update through the Software Update menu within the Settings app on an iPhone or iPad to get the latest update.
The upcoming release includes the following new features and changes:
- iCloud Photo Sharing Library
- Live Activities from third party apps available through Dynamic Island and Lock Screen for iPhone 14 models.
- Apple Fitness+ support on iPhone without an Apple Watch.
- Apple Wallet now brings key sharing between users through Messages and WhatsApp.
- The new savings account Apple Card customers can receive.
- Additional Matter support
- Clean Energy Charging
- The Books app now allows reader controls to be hidden when users begin reading.
The iOS 16.1 Release Candidate also offers the following bug fixes:
- Deleted conversations may appear in the conversations list in Messages
- Dynamic Island content is not available when using Reachability
- Car Play may fail to connect when using a VPN app.
iOS 16.1 will see release on Monday, Oct. 24.
For iPadOS 16.1, 9to5Mac has reported that the update offers the Stage Manager feature for the 2018 and 2020 iPad Pro units. MacRumors has noted that M1 iPad models will be the only ones to feature external display support.
iPadOS 16.1 is expected to be released on Monday, October 24.
For Apple Watch users, watchOS 9.1 has also reached the Release Candidate stage and offers the following new features:
- Users can now download music while an Apple Watch is off its charger in thanks to Wi-Fi or cellular.
- Reducing the frequency of heart rate and GPS readings on the latest Apple Watch Series (Series, SE, Ultra) can extend battery life during workouts, including Outdoor Walking, Running and Hiking.
- Matter integration.
watchOS is likely to see release on Monday, October 24.
Finally, tvOS 16.1 has reached the Release Candidate stage, and while no new features have been discovered within the beta, the update is likely to focus on
tvOS 16.1minor fixes, as well as other additional small improvements.
tvOS 16.1 will likely release Oct. 24 as well.
Keep in mind that Release Candidate versions are primarily for developers and users who like to work with pre-release software. If you would like to learn more about release candidates, you can go to the Apple Developer Center and sign up to receive betas and updates.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer, AppleInsider, BGR, 9to5Mac, and MacRumors