Security Researchers Delve Into Major Vulnerability Patched in iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2

With almost every iOS and macOS update, Apple includes a host of security improvements to address major vulnerabilities. iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2, released back in January, were no exception. Both updates included fixes for a long list of issues, including two that were highlighted today in a report from Trellix. Trellix Advanced Research […]

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Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.3 Following iOS 16.3.1 Launch, Downgrading No Longer Possible

Following the launch of iOS 16.3.1 on February 13, Apple is no longer signing iOS 16.3, the previously available version of iOS. Now that Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.3, it is no longer possible to downgrade to that version of iOS after installing the iOS 16.3.1 update. Apple routinely stops signing older versions of […]

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Some iPhone Users Complain of iCloud Backup Issues After Updating to iOS 16.3

iOS 16.3 appears to be impacting the iCloud Backup feature for some people who have upgraded to the new software, based on complaints on the MacRumors forums and the Apple Support communities. Impacted users have seen automatic ‌iCloud‌ Backup disabled, and attempting to turn on automatic backups results in the following message: “An unknown error […]

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Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.2 Following iOS 16.3 Launch, Downgrading No Longer Possible

Following the launch of iOS 16.3 on January 23, Apple is no longer signing iOS 16.2, the previously available version of iOS. Now that Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.2, it is no longer possible to downgrade to that version of iOS after installing the iOS 16.3 update. Apple routinely stops signing older versions of […]

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Top Stories: iOS 16.3 Released, iPhone 15 Pro Rumors, macOS Tips and Tricks, and More

Following last week’s hardware announcements, this week saw the actual release of several of the new products as well as operating system updates bringing new features and bug fixes across Apple’s platforms. This week also saw some fresh rumors about the iPhone 15 lineup and Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset, while we shared some tips to […]

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Apple Releases HomePod 16.3 Software With Humidity and Temperature Sensing, Find My Improvements, Audio Tuning, and More

Following the iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3, and macOS Ventura 13.2 updates that came out yesterday, Apple today released new 16.3 software created for the HomePod, second-generation ‌HomePod‌, and HomePod mini. According to Apple’s release notes, ‌HomePod‌ software version 16.3 adds a number of new features. It activates temperature and humidity sensing […]

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Apple Releases tvOS 16.3

Apple today released tvOS 16.3, the third major point update to the tvOS 16 operating system that originally came out in September. Available for the Apple TV 4K and ‌Apple TV‌ HD, tvOS 16.3 comes six weeks after tvOS 16.2, an update that added Apple Music Sing. The tvOS 16.3 update can be downloaded over […]

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Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for the new HomePod and watchOS 9.3

As promised last week, today Apple released iOS 16.3 to all supported devices. If you have a compatible iPhone, and it hasn’t notified you of the update yet, you can grab it by going to Settings > General > Software Update. That’s the beauty of Apple’s rollouts, they’re not staged. The new version comes with […]

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iOS 16.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 16.3

Apple today released iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 to the public after several weeks of testing, and while this is a more minor update, there are still some features that are worth knowing about. [embedded content] In this guide, we’ve outlined all of the changes in the iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 updates. Security Keys […]

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iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 et watchOS 9.3 sont disponibles pour tous – Mac4Ever

Ce soir, Apple publie les versions finales de ses systèmes, à commencer par iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3 mais également MacOS Ventura 13.2 pour accompagner les premières livraisons des derniers Mac dotés d’une puce M2. Des mesures de sécurité renforcées Si la firme californienne a présenté de nombreuses nouvelles fonctionnalités, y compris l’application de […]

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Apple Releases iOS 16.3 With Security Keys for Apple ID, New HomePod Support, Bug Fixes and More

Apple today released iOS 16.3, the third major update to the iOS 16 operating system that first came out in September. iOS 16.3 comes over a month after the launch of iOS 16.2, an update that added the Freeform app, Apple Music Sing, Advanced Data Protection, and more. [embedded content] ‌iOS 16‌‌.3 can be downloaded […]

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HomePod 16.3 Beta: How to Set Up Temperature and Humidity Automations

In late January, Apple will release a HomePod 16.3 software update that adds humidity and temperature sensing to the second-generation HomePod and all HomePod mini models. This article explains how the features work and what you can do with them. Apple’s new second-generation HomePod features temperature and humidity sensors that can be used to measure […]

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iOS 16.3 Code Reveals Apple Continues to Work on Classical Music App

Apple continues to work on a standalone classical music app, according to hidden code changes discovered by @iSWUpdates in the iOS 16.3 Release Candidate today. The software update is in the final stage of beta testing and is expected to be released to the public next week, but it is unclear if or when the […]

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iOS 16.3 is launching next week with several fixes

Apple’s new iOS 16.3 software update will bring key fixes once it arrives next week. It will remove the horizontal lines appearing temporarily on the screen and fix the lock screen and its widget. It will also have support for the new 2nd-gen HomePod and physical security keys. Apple identified the horizontal lines on some […]

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iOS 16.3 Fixes Issue With Horizontal Lines Appearing on iPhone 14 Pro Max

iOS 16.3 fixes an issue where horizontal lines flash across the screen on some iPhone 14 Pro Max devices when powered on or unlocked, according to Apple’s release notes for the software update, which is in the final stage of beta testing. Apple acknowledged the issue in an internal memo last week and said a […]

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HomePod 16.3 Software Beta Adds Humidity and Temperature Sensing to HomePod mini, Find My, Audio Tuning and More

Apple today released a new HomePod 16.3 software beta, which will accompany the iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3, and macOS Ventura 12.3 releases. The update adds support for the new HomePod and HomePod mini features that were announced today alongside the surprise introduction of the second-generation HomePod. Installing the 16.3 HomePod software […]

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HomePod 16.3 Software Beta Adds Humidity and Temperature Sensing to HomePod mini, Find My, Audio Tuning and More

Apple today released a new HomePod 16.3 software beta, which will accompany the iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3, and macOS Ventura 12.3 releases. The update adds support for the new HomePod and HomePod mini features that were announced today alongside the surprise introduction of the second-generation HomePod. Installing the 16.3 HomePod software […]

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iOS 16.3 Expands Advanced Data Protection Option for iCloud Encryption Globally

Apple today announced that Advanced Data Protection is expanding beyond the United States. Starting with iOS 16.3, the security feature will be available globally, giving users to option to enable end-to-end encryption for many additional iCloud data categories, including Photos, Notes, Voice Memos, Messages backups, device backups, and more. iOS 16.3 is currently in beta […]

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Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming a week after the second betas. Registered developers can download the iOS 16‌.3 and iPadOS 16.3 profiles from the Apple Developer Center, and once installed, the betas will be available […]

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Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 16.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the RC version of an upcoming tvOS 16.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the release of the second tvOS 16.3 beta. Developers can download the tvOS 16.3 beta by downloading a profile onto the Apple TV using Xcode. tvOS updates usually minor in scale, […]

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