IT Home reported on October 19 that Apple iOS 16.1 will be open to the public next week. This update brings multiple new features and entire system adjustments, including a real-time event API in conjunction with Lingdong Island.

IT Home October 19th news, Apple iOS 16.1 will be open to the public next week. This update brings multiple new features and entire system adjustments, including a real-time event API in conjunction with Lingdong Island. Prior to the official release, Apple now allows developers to submit applications that support the latest software to the App Store.

With iOS 16.1, developers can finally use the new real-time activity API to display rich content with real-time updates on the iPhone lock screen; the same API is used with Lingdong Island on iPhone 14 Pro / Max. Apple has shown some applications that are developing support for new APIs, such as Uber, Lyft and Starbucks .

Speaking of iPad, the new iPadOS 16.1 (which will be the first version for iPad users) brings "desktop-level" interface elements to the application, in addition to pre-desk dispatch for running the application in a window.

Apple says

"iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 are one of the world's most advanced mobile operating systems and will soon be available to customers around the world. Take advantage of the benefits of real-time activities to help people stay aware of what's going on in your app, right on the iPhone lock screen and the Illuminati Island. Bring desktop-level features to your iPad apps such as editor-style navigation bars and enhanced text editing menus, and get the most out of the latest advances in MapKit, Metal, ARKit, Core ML, and more.

builds your app with Xcode 14.1 RC, then tests and submits for review. Note that starts in April 2023, all submissions to the App The iOS and iPadOS applications in the Store must build using Xcode 14.1 and iOS 16.1 SDKs. "

IT Home learned that developers can also submit applications prepared for macOS 13 Ventura, with the new Metal 3 API for 3D graphics and more continuous interoperability between Mac and iOS devices. In order to submit an app update, developers must download the latest version of Xcode, which can now be found on the Apple developer website.

iOS 16.1, macOS 13 Ventura and other software updates will be open to the public on October 25.