Release Candidates for iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1 (Apple finally uses this version for iPadOS pre-release version), watchOS 9.1, macOS 13 Ventura and tvOS 16.1 are available.
Notably, Xcode 14.1 Release Candidate is also published.
Apple announced that release will be available on October 24.
Also, Apple stops signing iOS 16.0.2 following iOS 16.0.3 release.
Beta download: Operating Systems
Release notes:
- iOS 16.1 Release Notes
- iPadOS 16 Release Notes
- macOS Ventura 13 Release Notes
- watchOS 9.1 Release Notes
- tvOS 16.1 Release Notes
- Xcode 14.1 RC Release Notes
References:
- iOS 16.1 RC and iPadOS 16.1 RC now available ahead of public release next week
- Apple Seeds iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 Release Candidates to Developers
- Apple Seeds macOS 13 Ventura Release Candidate to Developers
- Apple Seeds watchOS 9.1 Release Candidate to Developers
- iOS 16.1 to Feature iCloud Shared Photo Library, Key Sharing in Wallet App, and Apple Card Savings Account
- Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.0.2 Following Release of iOS 16.0.3
Recommendations
Developer:
Prepare apps for submission. Try new Xcode.QA engineer:
Test app with RC versions. Check for regressions. Check apps with Stage Manager on iPad.PM/DM:
Plan bug fixing for upcoming iPadOS release.