Ready, set, update: Tap into Apple's enhanced security features with the iOS 16.3 update

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Ready, set, update: Tap into Apple's enhanced security features with the iOS 16.3 update (Image: Apple.com)
Ready, set, update: Tap into Apple's enhanced security features with the iOS 16.3 update (Image: Apple.com)

Delhi : iPhone running iOS 16, Apple has recently published a software upgrade to make it more stable and secure. Apple's iOS 16.3 is the most recent stable edition, which resolves a few problems and adds new capabilities, including the ability to activate 2-factor authentication with a physical security key.

For those who are already on iOS 16.2, the iOS 16.3 upgrade is approximately 600MB in size. This update contains all of the new security improvements released by Apple lately to make iPhone and other devices a little more safe, such as end-to-end encryption on iCloud, physical key-based 2-factor authentication, and an upgraded emergency SOS capability.

iOS 16.3 includes two new unity wallpapers that can be accessed via the settings menu and the lock screen. Here are a few things you should know about the most recent iOS 16.3 software update. Apple has also launched watchOS 9.3 for a limited number of Apple Watch models.

Which iPhone models are compatible with the iOS 16.3 update?

All iPhones running iOS 16 are eligible for the iOS 16.3 update. As a result, the iOS 16.3 update can be installed on both the iPhone 8 and the 2nd Generation iPhone SE. Similarly, iOS 16.3 is compatible with all iPhones released after the iPhone 8. Please keep in mind that some iOS 16.3 features will be limited to the most recent models.

How huge is iOS 16.3?

The iOS 16.3 update is approximately 600MB for people who are currently on iOS 16.2. If you have an iPhone with 5G capabilities, you can download the update via a cellular or Wi-Fi network. iOS 16.3 must be downloaded and installed using a Wi-Fi network for non-5G iPhones.

Should you install iOS 16.3 on your iPhone?

Yes, iOS 16.3 is a stable update, and Apple recommended that every supported iPhone user instal it. Apart from introducing new capabilities, iOS 16.3 also stabilises the overall user experience; so, it is advisable to apply the most recent available software update not just on iPhones, but on all devices.

The highlights of the iOS 16.3 update

The following are some of the important features of the iOS 16.3 update:

End-to-end encryption has been extended to 23 categories, including iCloud backup, Notes, and Photos. According to Apple, this will protect user information even if there is a data breach on the cloud.

Apple ID Security Keys will also be available, allowing users to increase the security of their accounts by requiring a physical security key as part of the two-factor authentication sign-in process on new devices.

  • The upgrade will feature HomePod support (2nd generation).
  • To avoid unintended emergency calls, emergency SOS calls will now require holding the side button with the up or down volume button and then releasing.
  • It also resolves an issue in Apple's Freeform app, where "certain drawing strokes generated with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards."
  • To avoid unintended emergency calls, emergency SOS calls will now require holding the side button with the up or down volume button and then releasing.
  • It also resolves an issue in Apple's Freeform app, where "certain drawing strokes generated with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards."