Apple seeded the iOS 16.2 launch candidate to builders Wednesday, taking an enormous step towards giving iPhone customers entry to the Freeform collaboration app, the not too long ago introduced Apple Music Sing and different thrilling new options.

The iPadOS 16.2 launch candidate additionally went out with practically the identical function set. Plus, Apple seeded the macOS Ventura 13.1 RC, watchOS 9.2 RC and tvOS 16.2 RC to devs, too.

iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 convey new options and different adjustments

Launch candidates are what Apple used to name golden masters. They provide beta testers a possibility to check out the ultimate model of working methods earlier than Apple introduces the software program to common customers.

In addition they give the world a sneak peek on the official launch notes for Apple’s upcoming working methods. The discharge notes for iOS 16.2 say:

“This replace introduces Freeform, an app that gives an awesome place to brainstorm and convey your concepts to life. This launch additionally provides Apple Music Sing, Superior Information Safety for iCloud, Lock Display screen enhancements, and different options and bug fixes on your iPhone.”

The iPadOS 16.2 notes are neatly an identical.

Freeform is a collaboration software for iPhone, iPad and Mac that Apple first showcased at this yr’s Worldwide Builders Convention in June. Freeform lets customers work collectively in a shared digital area with out worrying about layouts and web page sizes.

Karaoke-friendly function Apple Music Sing, introduced Tuesday by Apple, reveals customers real-time lyrics wanted to sing alongside to their favourite tracks. And the Superior Information Safety for iCloud initiative, which Apple detailed earlier at the moment, encrypts many extra sorts of information saved in Cupertino’s cloud-storage system.

The Cult of Mac information to the iOS 16.2 beta describes many extra adjustments coming within the new model.

And the remainder: macOS, watchOS and tvOS

macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2 and tvOS 16.2 will convey rather more minor updates.

As famous, Mac customers are getting Freeform entry within the subsequent model. Apple Watch and Apple TV are simply being tweaked.

Nonetheless just for devs

As of Tuesday, the iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, watchOS 9.2 and tvOS 16.2 launch candidates can be found just for devs who pay to be in Apple’s developer program. That mentioned, these in Apple’s free public beta program ought to acquire entry quickly.

The total releases to all customers may come by mid-December, a couple of week after the RCs.