Ever since 5G connectivity has rolled out in India, companies like Jio and Airtel have made it available for many cities one after the other. Now, Apple iPhone users in India will also be able to get 5G connectivity as the company is all set to roll out the iOS 16.2 Beta update that will come with the software required to access the next-generation networks in the country. Apple has made the public beta update available for testing for a month for select users. After users download this update, they will be able to see the 5G options in network settings.
Why Beta Update?
By rolling out a Beta Update for iOS 16.2, the tech giant wants to collect feedback about the network quality and solve any issues before the final software update is rolled out for all. 5G network promises to give users access to faster download speeds and low latency.
The government of India pushed Apple and other smartphone players to roll out 5G for the users and this made Apple promise to roll out the update by December. The Beta update was rolled out in November and is still working.
List of eligible iPhones for the iOS 16.2 update
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
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How to download iOS 16.2 updates?
- Once the update is released, go to the Settings menu, click on Software update and check for an update to install it on your iPhone.
- Make sure to connect the phone to a stable WiFi network before installing the iOS 16.2 stable updates.
iOS 16.2 Update: What else is new?
The update has not only enabled 5G connectivity but also brought in some new features. These include a new Freeform, that acts like a whiteboard where users can collaborate with others and let them edit the files as well. Apple Music is getting a new Sing feature which is called beat-by-beat lyrics that will make karaoke easier when relying on Apple Music.
End-to-end encryption to iCloud backup categories like Notes, Photos, and more has also rolled out. One can hide their wallpaper or notifications on the Lock Screen when Always-on-display is enabled on iPhone 14 variants. The new update brings an improved search in messages as well.
