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apple which has been searched several times every day is late but it is here today.
As time goes by, the recent beta version update of iOS 16 has significantly accelerated, basically updating once a week.
Isn’t it just last week that Apple released the fifth beta update for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16? Now only a week has passed, and today, Apple has pushed iOS again 16. The sixth beta update for iPadOS 16, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16, which is available for iPhone and The internal version number of iPad's iOS/iPadOS 16 developer preview Beta 6 is 20A5349b, which shows that its update frequency has been significantly accelerated.
This update mainly focuses on bug fixes. Compared with the previous developer preview version, it also adds some functions and makes minor changes to the status bar battery percentage. Overall, there are 6 major functional upgrades.
1, brings a new lock screen design, users can customize the notification design, as well as the font and color of the lock screen interface.
2. Through the Message App, you can edit or withdraw the sent content, or mark the message as unread.
3. iCloud Photo Library helps users easily share photos with other family members.
4. The dictation function has also been improved, and the map now supports multi-stop routes.
5. iPadOS has added a Stage Manager function.
6. The battery percentage display is added to the status bar, and new sound settings are also introduced.
It is worth mentioning that According to the iOS 16 Beta 6 developer preview update released by Apple, when using battery low-power mode in some mobile phone models, there is a new function to turn off the percentage display in the status bar.
It is reported that in the previous update of iOS 16 Beta 5, using low power mode will automatically turn on the battery percentage function. The update of iOS 16 Beta 6 makes the low power mode and battery percentage mode no longer related to each other and can be operated independently.
In the previous version, the low-power mode and battery percentage display functions were deeply locked. When the former was turned on, the latter would also be turned on. This update has made changes to this.
Before the iPhone X in 2017, the battery percentage had always been a standard function of the taskbar, but due to the "bangs" at the top of the screen compressing the space, this function was removed. Although this return has been welcomed by many Apple fans, there are also many objections on the Internet, saying that digital percentages are more likely to cause "battery anxiety".
So, are you used to turning on the battery percentage function?
However, Mingmei Wuxian personally feels that the current battery percentage function is not adaptable enough. It would be better if the battery icon filling degree could also change with the change of the battery number. After all, The battery icon is always full, which can easily give people the illusion that the battery is always fully charged.
However, it is shown in the preview version that not all iPhone models support the battery percentage display function, and it is still not available on the standard iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini models.
It's unclear why the new battery percentage icon isn't available on some notched iPhone models, but the excluded models are either "mini" iPhones or have LCD displays (non-OLED versions).
Although Apple has not given a clear explanation for this, Mingmei Wuxian still hopes that these subsequent models will also support the battery percentage function.
In addition, in addition to optimizing the battery percentage function, iOS 16 Beta 6 does not bring other functional changes, mainly fixing system bugs and improving stability.
According to Apple’s official support documentation, this update fixes some issues.
includes a bug where the pointer does not work properly when assistive touch is enabled, and an issue where the emoji field is missing.
There is also user feedback that the calendar in iOS 16 is also easier to use. You can view various holidays and make-up times at a glance, without the need to subscribe to a third-party calendar.
Furthermore, iOS 16 Beta6 also fixed some bugs, such as QQ group nicknames occasionally appearing as ghosts, Douyin comments crashing, etc.
Some foreign media said that Apple is expected to release the official version of iOS 16 to all users using iPhone 8 or later versions in September this year.
However, according to previous news from the outside world, the official version of iPadOS 16 will not be launched at the same time as the official version of iOS 16 this year.
This year, Apple has brought front-end scheduling and other functions to iPadOS 16, and its productivity has gradually matched the Mac.
This means that Apple may plan to update iPadOS 16 independently and no longer depend on iOS.
At the same time, the latest news shows that this year’s iPad product update time will also be delayed, which also confirms the news that the official version of iPadOS 16 will be delayed.
In addition, by the way, Mingmei Infinity today saw a news that Apple will insert a large number of advertisements in systems such as iOS 16, with the goal of increasing advertising revenue by at least 3 times.
Mingmei Wuxi checked Apple’s annual advertising revenue, which is probably around 4 billion US dollars. Apple’s goal is at least 10 billion US dollars.
Apple has previously launched an “app tracking transparency” policy to restrict third-party apps from serving ads on iOS.
At that time, Mingmei Infinite once described Apple’s move as “a pioneering work”. Apple actually dared to “offend the world” and openly defy the entire Internet.
Looking back today, what I couldn’t understand at the time is now clear to me. Apple is promoting its own advertising business.
was still too young at the time and didn’t know that the “gift” given by Apple had already been marked in secret.
is not surprising when you think about it.
In the second quarter of 2022, Apple achieved revenue of US$82.959 billion, of which Apple’s iPhone revenue was US$40.665 billion, accounting for 49.02% of the company’s total revenue.
Nearly half of Apple’s revenue is contributed by the iPhone. Putting half of the eggs in one basket is too risky.
The company has also mentioned the advertising business in its earnings call before. Although some "unfavorable factors" are involved, others believe that the situation can be reversed, which means that the company still has a high interest in it.
For Apple fans, regardless of whether they can accept it or not, Apple’s own software, iOS 16 and other own systems will see more and more push ads. As for the extent, it depends on the manufacturer’s own bottom line.
For mobile phone manufacturers, in the final analysis, software push advertising is a direct money-making project. In the current pessimistic global economic environment, this kind of advertising is irresistible. It just needs to be grasped.
In addition, as we all know, the iPhone is made of glass. The bulky and easily cracked material makes people love and hate it. However, a new Apple patent titled "Electronic Devices with Textured Zirconia-Based Components" that has been circulating online in the past few days shows a zirconia ceramic material that can be used in future mobile phone models, and is suitable for iPhones. It is understood that this zirconia ceramic material will have a matte effect, and Apple also claims that it can provide a "matte appearance" for the appearance of electronic devices. Zirconia-based components can be made from ceramics, such as partially stabilized zirconia ceramics or alumina toughened zirconia ceramics.
exposure shows that ceramics can be used on the back or key parts of the iPhone to replace the tempered glass on the back of the current phone. This means that iPhones may use ceramic materials in the future. However, since the process takes time to polish, for the upcoming iPhone 14 series it is I can't make the trip. At present, ceramic materials are only used by a small number of high-end flagships. If Apple uses ceramic materials, it will most likely be applied to the iPhone Pro series.
Finally, what Mingmei Wuxian would like to say is: I have to say that Apple’s designs in recent years have always made people confused, such as the return of the digital power display and the resource library added earlier, especially application resources. The addition of libraries prevents users from using folders to hide some applications, which seems to run counter to Apple's logic of "respecting privacy." In any case, any new features or changes in the beta version are not finalized. The current digital power mode has mixed reviews, and we have to wait for the official version to come out to know the final effect.
Regarding this, have you upgraded to iOS 16 Beta 6? How is your experience? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area for discussion.
