: A new setting aimed at reducing the iPhone's carbon footprint by charging when lower carbon-emission electricity is available.
: The beta laid the groundwork for Matter , a new smart home connectivity standard. 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 new setting aimed at reducing the
: A feature introduced during the beta cycle allowing users to share a separate photo library with up to five other people. iOS 16.1 Beta
: For the first time, users were given the option to delete the built-in Wallet app. Beta Cycle Timeline (Late 2022)
The beta progressed through several versions before the final public release: