| Feature | Beta Availability | Stability at PB1 | Final State | |---------|------------------|------------------|--------------| | Customizable Lock Screen | DB1 | Buggy (widgets crash) | Stable | | Live Activities | DB3 | API incomplete | Limited 3rd-party | | Focus filters | DB2 | Moderate | Shipped | | Remove SIM PIN requirement | DB4 | Broken on some carriers | Fixed | | New Home architecture | DB5 | Severe HomeKit issues | Pulled in 16.2 |
Participation in the beta program required specific criteria: ios 16 beta program
The iOS 16 Beta Program was a critical testing phase for one of Apple's most feature-rich mobile updates. By opening the software to millions of public testers, Apple was able to stress-test the new Lock Screen architecture and machine learning features on a massive scale, ensuring a smoother launch for the general public in the fall of 2022. | Feature | Beta Availability | Stability at