The next iPhone update, iOS 16.3, is expected to arrive sometime next week. What to expect ? Here is a summary of all the new features that appeared in the beta version of Apple’s operating system update.
iOS 16.3 will arrive next week with some bug fixes and key new features. The latest software update for Apple’s mobile operating system is already rolling out to users on the beta channel. The public version should arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday.
What’s new with iOS 16.3?
iOS 16.3 will bring a good number of fixes for security vulnerabilities and bugs of all kinds. You will no longer trigger emergency SOS calls in the event of an accident for example, because the action will now ask you to hold down the power button and one of the volume keys and then release them to perform the action.
A bug that made wallpapers black would also have been fixed. Another bug that caused horizontal lines to appear on the iPhone 14 Pro Max has also been fixed. Some issues with Siri have also been resolved, including issues with music playback and requests from CarPlay.
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A new Unity wallpaper honoring Black History Month is set to appear. More importantly, iOS 16.3 will introduce Apple ID Security Keys, which allow you to add another layer of security to your Apple ID account by requiring a physical security key during two-factor authentication.
iOS 16.3 also adds support for the 2nd generation HomePod released yesterday. If you’re on the beta channel, your phone should already have started downloading the update in the background, so be sure to check out the corresponding menu in the settings.
