: A feature introduced during the beta cycle allowing users to share a separate photo library with up to five other people.
: The beta laid the groundwork for Matter , a new smart home connectivity standard. iOS 16.1 Beta
: Support for third-party apps to display real-time information on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island was a core focus. : A feature introduced during the beta cycle
: For the first time, users were given the option to delete the built-in Wallet app. Beta Cycle Timeline (Late 2022) iOS 16.1 Beta
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.