Apple has begun rolling out the first iOS 16.4 beta 1 for developers. The update includes new emojis, improvements to the Safari browser, and much more. In this beta update, the Cupertino company enhanced support for third-party browsers by allowing users to add websites to the home screen. iOS 16.4 beta 1 also introduced a new “5G Standalone” feature, which will be beneficial for users of the Jio telecom ecosystem in India and T-Mobile users in the U.S.
iOS 16.4 adds new features to the Safari browser: home screen icons and push notifications. The keyboard also received several new additions: support for the new Unicode 15.0 emojis and layout additions for Gujarati, Punjabi, and Urdu languages.
The Apple Pencil will now support tilt and azimuth angles. The iOS 16.4 update fixes a bug that prevented users from adding or presenting their ID card in the Wallet app. Apple Podcasts received improvements in the library, along with enhancements to Up Next and updates for CarPlay.
Reportedly, the Always On Display in iOS 16.4 beta comes with a new focus mode filter. The Music app also appears to have received several improvements, such as icon changes and a reduction in the bottom notification panel.