Apple Reveals iOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.5 Will Be Released Next Week

Apple revealed that iOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.5 will be released next week in its press release for a new Apple Watch band.

Earlier today, Apple announced a new Pride watch band, watch face, and wallpaper. In its availability information, Apple notes that watch face and wallpaper will be available next week and will require watchOS 9.5 and iOS 16.5.

The new Pride Celebration watch face and iPhone wallpaper will be available next week, and requires watchOS 9.5 and iOS 16.5.


Developers have been seeded the fourth beta of iOS 16.5 but have yet to receive a release candidate. It's likely that RC1 will arrive this week, perhaps as early as today.

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