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Apple releases new operating system iOS 16.1 alongside iPadOS 16



WASHINGTON: Apple has finally released the latest versions of operating systems.

Since the initial release of iPadOS 16, x was missed last month, the currently-rolling-out 16.1 version is the first iteration of the operating system that we have seen so far.

And with the release of iPadOS 16.1 alongside iOS 16.1, the version numbers for the company’s mobile operating systems are back in sync, just as rumours had predicted.

According to GSMArena, the new version of the iPad OS includes Stage Manager, a redesigned multitasking interface (only on iPad Pro 12.9 3rd generation and newer, all iPad Pro 11″ models, and the latest iPad Air).

This allows you to create overlapping windows of various sizes, drag and drop windows, and much more.

It also automatically organises apps and windows. Later this year, an update for the M1 and M2 iPads will make Stage Manager fully compatible with external displays up to 6K resolutions.

In addition, iPadOS 16 offers new features for Messages, a collection of clever tools for Mail, support for iCloud Shared Photo Library, new security and collaboration features for Safari, and – surprise! – the Weather app makes its iPad debut at this time.

In addition to numerous bug fixes, iOS 16.1 supports the following features: iCloud Shared Photo Library, Live Activities from third-party apps on the Dynamic Island, and the lock screen on iPhone 14 Pro models.

Likewise, other features include, fitness+ without an Apple Watch, key sharing in Wallet, Clean Energy Charging, and Fitness+ without an Apple Watch. Furthermore, Matter, a new home connectivity standard, is supported. (ANI)

Publish Date : 26 October 2022 14:39 PM

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