Apple announces the first iOS 16 beta version

• Apple iOS 16 introduces new fundamental features to messages
• iOS 16 introduces ergonomic new lock screen notifications
• iOS 16 brings an entirely new lock screen, one more customizable than ever

When will the iOS 16 open beta come out?

The first open beta build of iOS 16 will be officially launched sometime during July at beta.apple.com. Once it is out, early adopters will be able to install the unfinished iPhone operating system and get access to some of the newly announced features that the company showcased on stage.

How to install iOS 16 beta?

To become a test driver for Apple’s new software, users must first become members of the Apple Beta Software Program. After successfully becoming a member, you are able to enroll your iPhone, iPad, or whatever Apple device to get the latest public beta version. Then it is simply a matter of going into settings and hitting the update button.

The official release of the finished iOS 16 is going to be whenever Apple introduced the iPhone 14 lineup, probably during September. There are a bunch of new improvements coming with Apple’s new software for its iPhones like brand new customizable lock screens, a fuller iMessage experience, live dictation via , and more.

In relation to the beta version, it is important to mention that one of the new additions, Live Captions, will only be available for iPhone 11 and newer. LiveCaptions makes it easier for the Deaf and hard of hearing to follow along while enjoying content or during a conversation.

Of course, given the nature of beta software, beware of any bugs or discrepancies if you decide to opt-in the beta program. Last year iOS 15 betas had quite a few of them, some of which remained for some time even after the official release. Reporting the issues you get during the beta will allow Apple to hopefully clear them for the final release of iOS 16.