iOS 16.3: New options, fixes, and safety updates

After a few month of improvement—with a vacation break in between—Apple has launched iOS 16.3. It accommodates a number of new options and fixes for all iPhones working iOS 16

Update 01/23/23: iOS 16.3 has launched to all customers.

iOS 16.3: New options

Advanced Data Protection goes worldwide: Originally launched just for U.S. customers, Advanced Data Protection is claimed to be out there for all customers worldwide in iOS 16.3, though the discharge notes don’t point out it.

Physical safety keys for Apple ID: You can now safe your Apple ID with FIDO-certified bodily key. Read extra about Apple’s current safety enhancements.

Support for HomePod (2nd gen): This launch provides help for the just-announced 2nd-generation HomePod.

Black Unity assortment: In celebration of Black History Month (February), Apple has a brand new Apple Watch face (together with watchOS 9.3) and wallpaper.

iOS 16.3: Release date

Apple launched iOS 16.3 to all iPhones on Monday, January 23 at 10 am PT.

iOS 16.3: Release notes

iOS 16.3 is a hefty launch, weighing in at 761.8MB. The official launch notes are as follows.

– New Unity wallpaper honors Black historical past and tradition in celebration of Black History Month
– Security Keys for Apple ID permit customers to strengthen the safety of their account by requiring a bodily safety key as a part of the 2 issue authentication sign up course of on new gadgets
– Support for HomePod (2nd era)
– Emergency SOS calls now require holding the aspect button with the up or down quantity button after which releasing to be able to stop inadvertent emergency calls
– Fixes a difficulty in Freeform the place some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger might not seem on shared boards
– Addresses a difficulty the place the wallpaper might seem black on the Lock Screen
– Fixes a difficulty the place horizontal traces might quickly seem whereas waking up iPhone 14 Pro Max
– Fixes a difficulty the place the Home Lock Screen widget doesn’t precisely show Home app standing
– Addresses a difficulty the place Siri might not reply correctly to music requests
– Resolves points the place Siri requests in CarPlay might not be understood accurately

iOS 16.3: Security updates

Apple has included 12 safety updates in iOS 16.3, together with:

AppleMobileFileIntegrity

• Impact: An app could possibly entry user-sensitive information
• Description: This problem was addressed by enabling hardened runtime.

Kernel

• Impact: An app could possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
• Description: The problem was addressed with improved reminiscence dealing with.

Maps

• Impact: An app could possibly bypass Privacy preferences
• Description: A logic problem was addressed with improved state administration.

Screen Time

• Impact: An app could possibly entry details about a consumer’s contacts
• Description: A privateness problem was addressed with improved non-public information redaction for log entries.

WebKit

• Impact: Processing maliciously crafted internet content material might result in arbitrary code execution
• Description: The problem was addressed with improved reminiscence dealing with.

iOS 16.3: How to put in

To set up the iOS 16.3 replace in your iPhone or iPad, first head over to the Settings app.

• Tap General.
• Tap the Software Update tab.
• Tap Download and Install.
• Enter your passcode.
• Tap Agree.
• Tap Agree once more within the pop-up window.
• Wait for the replace to obtain and observe the prompts to restart your iPhone.