Apple releases iOS 16 beta 4. Here’s what’s new

Apple on Wednesday launched the fourth developer beta of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and MacOS Ventura. The updates proceed to enhance total stability in addition to refine the expertise for the upcoming software program updates that might be formally launched for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac later this fall. 

In beta 4, Apple made some key modifications to the brand new edit and delete function in its Messages app. When Apple first unveiled the flexibility to edit despatched messages, customers had quarter-hour to make modifications. The message could be marked as edited, however there wasn’t a change log to disclose the edits. 

Some feared the shortage of an edit log might result in the function being abused by somebody taking screenshots of a dialog thread. 

As of beta 4, the 15-minute time restrict to make edits stays, however now the edited label beneath an edited message will reveal the earlier messages that had been modified. Every message might be edited as much as 5 occasions. 

One other change making its debut in beta 4 is reducing the restrict of time a consumer can delete a despatched message from quarter-hour to 2 minutes. In different phrases, if you happen to ship a message and must delete it, you solely have two minutes to take action. After that, you may edit it up till the 15-minute mark. As soon as that is handed, the message stays untouched. 

Additionally included within the newest developer beta is the Dwell Actions API for builders to combine into apps. The API makes it attainable to indicate info on the lock display, in real-time. Some attainable use instances embrace sports activities scores, updates a few supply, and even climate. 

Lastly, Wednesday’s launch contains modifications to the Mail app’s new Undo Ship and Observe Up options. Customers now have the choice to show off both function. 

You may join to participate within the public beta program, which usually receives the developer replace a day or two later, if you wish to begin utilizing the newest options in your iPhone earlier than the official launch. Learn extra in regards to the signup course of, and why you would possibly wish to wait.