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Now, in Android 13, third-party apps can get in on the fun of themed icons. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*9to5Google*](https://9to5google.com/2022/12/09/android-13-themed-icons/) **Google is already pushing first beta of Android 13 QPR 2** Google posted on its Android Developers platform the first beta of QPR2 (Quarterly Platform Release 2), an Android update for Pixel devices. It upgrades over the QPR1 and brings a handful of refinements, such as bug fixes, and improvements to stability and performance. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_already_pushing_first_beta_of_android_13_qpr_2-news-56857.php) **Android 13 is bringing Pixel’s Personal Safety app to more phones** As Android 13 rolls out to more phones, the update is bringing Pixel-exclusive Personal Safety app to more devices including those from Sony Xperia and Vivo. On Pixel phones, the Personal Safety app includes a full suite of features designed to make sure you’re ready should any type of disaster strike. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*9to5Google*](https://9to5google.com/2022/12/22/android-13-personal-safety-app/)   ## Apple iOS   **Apple releases first developer betas for iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3** Apple has begun seeding the first developer betas for iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 and tvOS 16.3. Users with Developer Beta profiles are now able to download the new builds. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*GSMArena*](https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_first_developer_betas_for_ios_163_ipados_163_macos_ventura_132_and_tvos_163_-news-56883.php) **Apple no longer signing iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1 ahead of iOS 16.2 launch** Apple has now stopped signing both iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade from iOS 16.1.2 or newer versions of the operating system. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*9to5Mac*](https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/08/apple-stops-signing-ios-16-1/) **iOS 16.2 rolled out with Apple Music Sing, Freeform app, much more** iOS 16.2 is now rolling out to everyone. iPhone users can now upgrade to iOS 16.2 with new features such as Apple Music Sing, more advanced encryption features for iCloud, and the new Freeform collaboration app. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*9to5Mac*](https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/13/ios-16-2-new-features-now-available/) **iOS 16.2 patches over a dozen security vulnerabilities** Apple released software updates for its devices, including iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. The updates come with multiple security patches. *Full content and details (external sources):* [*9to5Mac*](https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/13/ios-16-2-patches-security-ios-15-7-2/) ### HarmonyOS   **Open Source HarmonyOS OpenHarmony 3.2 Beta 4 rolling out** OpenAtom foundation has released open source HarmonyOS, OpenHarmony 3.2 Beta 4 for the developers. 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