iOS 16.1 Beta 1 Released: Added Battery Percentage Support, Clean Energy Charging to Older Models

iOS 16 Update: Here Are the Top Features You Should Look At

Apple recently released its first iOS 16.1 beta and it brings some improvements to existing features, brings features to previously unsupported devices and adds features promised at its WWDC 2022 developer event back in June. Those interested should note that the features mentioned below are still in beta, meaning there is no guarantee that they will appear in the final release of iOS 16.1. Users hoping to try out the 16.1 beta 1 update should also note that the current update is only available to registered developers, while a stable update may be released next month.

Accordingly, it is worth noting XDA DevelopersThe iOS 16.1 update will break the software update mechanism so it is not recommended for regular users to try until Apple fixes it.

Here is the list of new features and changes found in iOS 16.1:

Battery percentage indicator

Apple has finally added a status bar battery percentage indicator on all iPhone models like iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini and most recently iPhone 13 mini. In an earlier report, we failed to understand why this much-awaited feature didn’t make it to older devices, and it’s still not clear why. The good news is that iOS 16.1 beta 1 brings the battery percentage feature to these devices.

A report by MacRumors Confirms that the latest beta adds support for indicators on older models. The percentage indicator was removed with the launch of the iPhone X and the introduction of a display notch with a TrueDepth camera required to unlock iPhone models that use Apple’s Face ID 3D facial recognition system. Apple has somewhat addressed the issue by introducing a new Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone Pro Max models. The software feature improved TrueDepth displays notifications using an animated bubble around the camera and changes size based on the notification or content being displayed. But for everything from the iPhone 14 Plus and below, the battery percentage display is a long-awaited feature that has finally arrived.

Matter Foundations

Matter is a new smart home standard that basically aims to connect all kinds of devices from different brands and platforms (including Apple, Samsung, Google and Amazon). In iOS 16.1 beta 1 Leave notes We’re finally starting to see Apple support match the Home Accessories matter. Everything is in the early stages and includes support for adding Matter Home accessories to integrate with Apple Home. We should expect to see more updates in future releases.

Clean energy charging

Clean energy charging mode was unheard of until it first appeared in the official Press release During the rollout of iOS 16. Apple noted that it “intends to reduce iPhone’s carbon footprint by optimizing charging times when the grid is using clean energy sources”. It looks like a more efficient way to charge your iPhone, but will only be available in the US for now. When available, the toggle will appear in the Settings app in the Battery section.

Apple Wallet can be deleted

First reported by 9 to 5 Mac, iOS 16.1 beta 1 lets users delete the Wallet app. This could be beneficial for users in India who can currently only use the Wallet app to save passes and tickets (again from supported third-party apps). While Apple Pay is yet to come to India, users on iOS 16.1 will finally be able to completely uninstall the app.

Direct activity, minor changes

A Live Activities API that lets developers implement support for Apple’s Live Activities notifications that pop up at the bottom of the lock screen and show information about live activities like navigation routes, food delivery, ride-sharing details and more has also been added. As part of the latest beta. Other minor changes include a new icon that shows an icon for connected headphones instead of an AirPlay icon. There’s also a slightly redesigned menu when saving or deleting screenshots that now has icons next to each option. Users can personalize the lock screen faster by showing lock screen and home screen wallpaper customization options and tap and hold the lock screen to view the customization menu.


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