Archive · 12 Nov 2025
iOS 16.2: New Features Expected in December Update
Apple is getting ready to release a new update for iPhones called iOS 16.2.
This update will add some cool new things for you to use.
You'll be able to change how your clock looks on the lock screen.
The News app will be easier to use with a new section to follow your favorite topics.
You can now see song lyrics even when you don't have internet.
If you set an urgent reminder, it will also ring like an alarm.
The app that tracks your sleep will give you more accurate scores.
The Podcasts app will get smarter, showing you more about episodes.
Your iPhone's screen can now flash when you get a message.
And for people in Europe, your AirPods can translate languages in real-time!
iOS 16.2 update is confirmed for release in December.
New features include lock screen customization, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and screen flash notifications.
Apple News gets a redesigned interface with a 'Following' tab.
Reminders can be set to have an alarm if marked as urgent.
Sleep Score accuracy is improved, and Apple Podcasts gains automatic chaptering.
AirPods will offer live translation in the European Union.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Release of iOS 16.2 with new features
- When
- December
- Where
- Global (Live Translation for EU)
- Why
- To improve user experience with new functionalities
Features
Description
Lock Screen
Features
Liquid glass slider for opacity adjustment
Description
Users can adjust the opacity of the liquid glass slider on the lock screen for the clock.
Apple News
Features
New design with 'Following' tab
Description
Includes a dedicated 'Following' tab and buttons for quick access to topics like politics, business, and sports.
Apple Music
Features
Offline lyric support
Description
Lyrics will be available even without a cellular network or Wi-Fi connection.
Reminders
Features
Urgent reminders get an alarm
Description
Toggling a reminder to 'urgent' will also set an alarm for the designated time.
Sleep Score
Features
Revised accuracy for readings
Description
Readings are categorized: very low (0-40), low (41-60), OK (61-80), high (81-95), very high (96-100).
Apple Podcasts
Features
Automatic chapters and mentions
Description
New features include automatic chaptering for episodes and the ability to see other podcasts mentioned.
Notifications
Features
Screen flash for notifications
Description
The iPhone screen can flash when a notification is received, an upgrade from the previous LED camera flash.
AirPods
Features
Live Translation in EU
Description
Real-time translation for different languages available for AirPods users in the European Union.
- Update Name
- iOS 16.2
- Expected Release
- December
- Lock Screen Feature
- Liquid glass slider for clock opacity
- Apple News Feature
- New 'Following' tab
- Apple Music Feature
- Offline lyric support
- Sleep Score Ranges
- Very low: 0-40, Low: 41-60, OK: 61-80, High: 81-95, Very High: 96-100
- AirPods Feature Region
- European Union