: A feature introduced during the beta cycle allowing users to share a separate photo library with up to five other people.
: A new setting aimed at reducing the iPhone's carbon footprint by charging when lower carbon-emission electricity is available. iOS 16.1 Beta
: The update expanded the battery percentage display to more devices, including the iPhone 11 and iPhone 13 mini, and introduced a new visual design for the battery icon. : A feature introduced during the beta cycle
iOS 16.1 Beta was a pre-release testing phase for the iOS 16.1 software update, which originally launched in late 2022. It introduced several notable features and fixes that were later included in the final public release. iOS 16
: Support for third-party apps to display real-time information on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island was a core focus.