Apple's iOS 16.5 Update Coming Next — Here Are All the New iPhone Features You'll Get
Justin Meyers

The next big software update for iPhone, iOS 16.5, is already in the works. It began beta testing just one day after the release of iOS 16.4 to all compatible devices.

We expect iOS 16.5 to drop sometime in April or May, and we'll have a better idea of when exactly as the beta period progresses. So far, it's not the juggernaut that iOS 16.4 was, which was packed with over 50 new features and changes, but we've only just begun to dig into everything. We'll update this guide as we find new changes.

All the new features and changes coming to iOS 16.5 are listed below. If you don't mind more bugs than usual, you can even install the iOS 16.5 beta and try all these updates out yourself.

1. Apple News Toolbar Changes
In the Apple News app, the Search tab has been merged into the Following tab, and even the icon is a hybrid version of both functions. There's now a dedicated Sports tab in the extra space, making it much easier to access the My Sports section. Before, you would have to find the My Sports group buried in the "Today" tab or tap on it from the "Following" tab.




2. Screen Recordings with Siri
Apple has given Siri another skill on iOS 16.5. Now, you can start and stop screen recordings by saying any of the following commands to Hey Siri or using the Siri long-press shortcut. Similar commands may also work.

"[Start/Stop] a screen recording"
"[Start/Stop] recording my screen"
"[Start/Stop] screen record"
"[Begin/End] screen recording"
"Screen record"


3. Shared Admins in Home Can Pair Matter Accessories
If you have another admin for your smart home in the Home app, they will be able to pair and add new Matter accessories on iOS 16.5.

Don't Miss: iOS 16.4 Has 53 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Won't Want to Miss

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