Apple has released iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1. The new OS versions include the usual bug fixes, performance improvements, and security updates.
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iOS 16
What's fixed
The list of bug fixes in iOS 16.3.1 includes the following:
A fix for iCloud settings that might "not respond or display correctly if apps are using iCloud."
Fixed a bug where Siri queries on Find My wouldn't work;
Optimized crash detection on iPhone 14 and Phone 14 Pro models.
iOS 16.3.1.
Also worth noting are two more big fixes:
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Fixed a kernel vulnerability affecting all Apple devices compatible with iOS/iPadOS 16 that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges;
Fixed a Safari vulnerability that fixes an issue related to the appearance of a malicious Web page.
How to Upgrade
To update to iOS 16.3.1, you need to go to Settings -> Basic -> Software Update -> Download and Install. Then follow the instructions. Everyone can install the new version of the OS.
Interface
The ability to display the battery percentage on all frameless iPhones has appeared.
Lock screen
Ability to customize the look of the screen by changing the color palette, font, as well as by adding widgets.
Ability to create multiple customizable lock screens.
Notifications are placed at the bottom of the screen so as not to reduce the visibility of widgets.
Live Activities - widgets on the lock screen that allow you to display what you want in real time.
Improved focus mode
The ability to change the lock screen depending on your focus mode.
Focus filters let you change the visibility of content in apps based on focus mode.
Messages
Ability to delete and edit messages already sent within 15 minutes of sending them.
Ability to mark messages as unread.
Appearance of SharePlay in messages.
New features for collaborating with others.
Apple Maps
Ability to create a route with multiple stops (up to 15 stops)[4]. You can ask the Siri assistant to add new stops right as you navigate your route.
Adding transport cards to pay fares directly in the maps app.
New MapKit features that support 3D terrain panoramas, as well as more detail on multiple cities.
Privacy
Security checks: helps those who fear stalking remove permissions for geo-positioning and shared passwords.
Automatic security updates.
New required permissions before copying from the clipboard.
Passkeys is a new technology that allows you to sign in to sites and apps without entering passwords. Passkeys are generated by the system, using Face ID or Touch ID.
Lock mode - a mode that improves security when using a smartphone to protect users from narrowly targeted attacks (for example, from the Pegasus spyware, which allows you to extract data from the smartphone without any action on the part of the attacker). It blocks certain functions of the OS, applications, and websites[5].
Face ID
Face ID now unlocks when the smartphone is in a horizontal position. Works on iPhone 13 and newer.
Improved Live Text and Visual Search
Ability to highlight and copy text from videos.
From recognized text you can convert prices to other currencies or translate text from one language to another without leaving the camera app.
Apple News
New My Sports section for the best moments, videos and news about sports teams.
Expanded local news.
New Favorites group.
Weather
New forecast modules for details on air quality, local weather forecasts, etc.
Hourly forecasts for the next 10 days with a minute-by-minute indication of rainfall over the next hour.
The ability to receive government notifications for severe weather events such as tornadoes, winter storms, flash floods, etc.
Apple TV
Connectivity between devices in tvOS 16 brings new opportunities for interaction between Apple TV, Apple Watch and iPhone.
Spotlight
Access Spotlight right from your Home screen for faster results.
More images from apps like Messages, Notes and Files.
Quickly launch a timer or commands.
Control item.
A new drop-down menu in Control Point displays all apps that have recently accessed the camera, microphone or location, a new Control Point switch for quick notes.
Shazam's audio recognition feature now integrates its history with the history of the main Shazam app, rather than separate stories.
Supported Devices.
With the discontinuation of the Apple A10-based iPod touch (7th generation), this is the first version of iOS to run exclusively on iPhone models starting with iPhone OS 1.0.2. As a result, it was assumed that Apple would stop supporting older models with a similar configuration[6]. At WWDC 2022, it was confirmed that support was limited to devices containing the Neural Engine in Apple's A11 or later chip, among others[7]:
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XR
iPhone XS and XS Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone 12 and 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 and 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max
History
The first developer beta of iOS 16 was released on June 6, 2022. The first public beta was released on July 11, 2022. The official release was on September 12, 2022[8].
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