Published 10:23 IST, August 22nd 2022

Apple finishes development of iOS 16 ahead of iPhone 14 launch: Report

This indicates that Apple won't release any new features or changes as a part of the iOS 16 betas as it would focus on improving the stable version of iOS 16.

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Apple is gearing up for launch event that is about to take place in a couple of weeks and ahe of event, it looks like company has wrapped up iOS 16. In latest report, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Apple developers and engineers have finished working on initial version of IOS 16 that is supposed to come out with iPhone 14 launch.

This indicates that company won't release any new features or changes as a part of iOS 16 betas as it would focus on releasing and improving stable version by fixing any bugs, taking care of security issues and more. Gurman also mentions that iOS 16, alongside watchOS 9, will be released at launch event in September.

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However, iPOS 16 and macOS Ventura updates could be delayed until October, when Apple is expected to hold anor launch event. Most likely, iPhone 14 units will ship with iOS 16 pre-installed while simultaneously, Apple will release software update for or models. 

New features coming with iOS 16

  • Apple has completely redesigned lock screen in iOS 16, ding los of customization features, widgets and new animation for notifications. When users upgre to iOS 16, y'll be able to customize ir lock screen live never before, using live wallpapers, animated backdrops, image suggestions, widgets that utilise lock screen space to display relevant information and much more.
  • Along with lock screen, Apple has also redesigned Notifications. With iOS 16, users will be able to view ir lock screen while going through ir notifications. This way, users won't lose track of necessary information shown by widgets y have set. 
  • On lock screen, users can track things like a sports match, food delivery, cab booking and more via a feature called Live Activities.

Apple iPhone 14 release date

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to reveal iPhone 14 lineup on September 7, 2022. As mentioned in report, " new iPhone will kick off a busy fall product season, which will also include multiple new Macs, low-end and high-end iPs, and three Apple Watch models." Previously, rumours about iPhone 14 series coming out on September 13, 2022, were circling on internet. Although, reers should keep in mind that company has not confirmed dates yet. 

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10:13 IST, August 22nd 2022