iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2, WatchOS 9.3 and tvOS 16.3 Released

Apple released iOS 16.3 to compatible iPhone and iPad models. These are the following Bug Fixes coming to your iPhone.

  • New Unity wallpaper honours Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month in the US
  • Advanced Data Protection for iCloud expands the total number of iCloud data categories protected using end-to-end encryption to 23 — including iCloud Backup, Notes and Photos — protecting your information even in the case of a data breach in the cloud
  • Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two-factor authentication sign-in process on new devices
  • Support for HomePod (2nd generation)
  • Emergency SOS calls now require holding the side button with the up or down volume button and then releasing in order to prevent inadvertent emergency calls
  • 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

Apple will update iOS 16.3 security fixes details soon.

Bug fixes and features list for my iPhone 13 ProMax.