Apple publishes beta 2 for iOS/iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, watchOS 9.2 and tvOS 16.2. No corresponding Xcode version is published.
iOS 16.2 is to launch 5G in India, Medication Widget is added.
Also iOS 16.2 introduces Custom Accessibility Mode which guides user with accessibility settings in a streamlined manner. It is not yet known, if iOS 16.2 will actually ship this functionality.
Beta download: Operating Systems
Release notes:
- iOS & iPadOS 16.2 Beta 2 Release Notes
- macOS Ventura 13.1 Beta 2 Release Notes
- watchOS 9.2 Beta 2 Release Notes
- tvOS 16.2 Beta 2 Release Notes
References:
- iOS 16.2 beta 2 and more now rolling out to developers ahead of December launch
- Everything New in iOS 16.2 Beta 2: 5G in India, Medication Widget and More
- iOS 16.2 to introduce ‘Custom Accessibility Mode’ with streamlined experience for iPhone and iPad
Recommendations
Developer:
Try new beta versions, check apps for compatibility issues.QA engineer:
Try new beta versions, check apps for regressions. Check apps for conflicts with accessibility settings.PM/DM:
Add accessibility feature support to backlog when needed.