Apple releases iOS 16.3 with new features, improvements and bug fixes

A Apple released this Monday (23) version 16.3 of its mobile operating system iOS. The new build added some new features to the ecosystem, in addition to traditional bug fixes and stability improvements.

According to the update notes, the “Emergency SOS” feature received a tweak niOS 16.3 for avoid accidental calls to authorities. Now the user needs to release the side and/or volume button to make a call and not just press the buttons.

Apple also released iCloud Advanced Data Protection worldwide, which offers end-to-end encryption in service backups, which now supports 23 categories of stored data. Until then, only 14 were covered.

Still on the security front, iOS 16.3 introduces support for hardware security keys to protect your Apple ID. The measure will allow the use of physical two-factor authentication with an external token connected to the device to access the account.

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In terms of personalization, Apple has added new Unity themes to celebrate Black History Month, a very representative date in the United States. Color themed wallpapers for cell phones and faceplates for the Apple Watch are included.

Apple said to have fixed problems with drawing in the Freeform application, a bug that made the wallpaper appear black on the locked screen, an error that made the iPhone 14 Pro Max display horizontal lines and another what prevented performing the “Hey Siri” configuration.

Finally, the new software version added compatibility with the second-generation HomePod. To download the update, just open the Settings app, tap General, look for the Software Update option, then “Download and Install”.

It is also worth noting that iOS 15.7.3 (19H307) was also released for devices that are not compatible with iOS 16. This new build includes some security fixes and stability improvements.

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