Apple Releases iOS 16.3 & More

Apple has finally released iOS 16.3 which is now available to all supported devices. Apple’s new software release includes several new features and not a few bug fixes. Apart from iOS 16.3, Apple also made available new software updates for its other operating systems, macOS 13.2, tvOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and watchOS 9.3.

We have prepared an analytical guide regarding all the new features of iOS 16.3. In brief, these are all the important new features that are brought with the new iPhone software update:

• New Unity wallpapers - if you do not own an iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max you can download here the Always On Display versions of the wallpapers.

• Apple ID sign in with physical security keys

• Advanced Data Protection becoming available globally

• HomePod 2 support

• New HomePod features such as temperature and humidity sensing on the HomePod mini and HomePod 2nd Gen.

• Emergency SOS Call Changes

• Improved FindMy and connectivity on the HomePod

• Incorporates several vulnerabilities and security patches (details here).

Bug Fixes

• Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards

• Addresses an issue where the wallpaper may appear black on the Lock Screen

• Fixes an issue where horizontal lines may temporarily appear while waking up iPhone 14 Pro Max

• Fixes an issue where the Home Lock Screen widget does not accurately display Home app status

• Addresses an issue where Siri may not respond properly to music requests

• Resolves issues where Siri requests in CarPlay may not be understood correctly

How’s your experience with iOS 16.3 so far? Has it fixed any bugs for you?