Updated July 24, 2023:the final version of iOS 16.6 isfinally availablefor everyone, after several weeks of beta testing. Same for iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, watchOS 9.6, tvOS 16.6. Important security patches are included, hence the need to update your machine as soon as possible.
iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 have been available in beta sinceMay 19, 2023 and in final general public version since July 24, 2023. In this article, discover all the new features brought by these updates for iPhone and iPad.
Note that all smartphones and tablets supporting iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 can install iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6.
What's new for iOS and iPadOS 16.6?
This is primarily about fixing bugs and security vulnerabilities. However, let us note the following points:
- Contact Key Verification :This new iMessage and FaceTime functionality makes it possible to certify a correspondent and thus reduce the risks of cyberattacks via message, such as those that activists, political figures and governments may suffer. It requires human activation of the certification on the part of the sender and the recipient. In addition, Apple can alert either party in the event of a breach regarding the current conversation
- Locate:fixed a flaw allowing unwanted access to sensitive location information
- WebKit :correction of 6 security vulnerabilities, several of which allow access at a high level of privileges and therefore potentially major damage to the machine
Key dates in the development of iOS 16.6
- May 19:first developer beta released, with changes described below in video
- May 22:first public beta released
- May 31:second developer beta with the changes seen in the video below
- June 1:second public beta released
- June 15:third developers beta with the changes described in the video below
- June 16:third public beta released
- June 27:fourth developer beta with the changes described in the video below
- June 28:fourth public beta released
- July 9:fifth developer beta released
- July 10:fifth public beta released with the changes seen in the following video:
- July 18:RC beta released with the changes seen in the following video:
- final version for everyone:Monday July 24, 2023. With the additions seen below in video
And the other updates?
Apple also launched tvOS 16.6, watchOS 9.6 and macOS Ventura 13.5. For the first two OS mentioned, no major changes should be noted. For macOS Ventura, we summarize what's newin a dedicated article.
Notice to users who have installed iOS 16.6 or iPadOS 16.6, have you noticed any other changes?
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