The latest iOS update, iOS 16.3, began rolling out to iPhone users on Monday. With this update, Apple brings some small but notable changes and new features to the app. The company is also giving users new wallpaper options in honor of Black History Month.
Let’s take a quick look at some of the features iOS 16.3 brings to mobile devices.
The biggest new feature is the security key option. This allows users to require a physical security key when setting up a new device or resetting their password. A physical security key replaces the verification code sent to your existing device as part of the two-factor authentication process. According to Apple, this feature works only with third-party hardware. FIDO-certified(opens in new window).
Apple’s Dynamic Island gets some cool new gestures in iOS 16.1
Apple’s Emergency SOS by satellite Optionally, the latest update provides new ways to do so. The user has to hold down his one of the side button and volume control button and release the button after a short countdown. This new feature appears to address the issue of incorrect use of the Emergency SOS feature.
In addition to these changes and new features, Apple is including new iPhone wallpapers as part of the Black Unity collection to celebrate Black History Month.
With the new iOS 16.3, the new HomePod 2will be in stores next month.
A complete list of various other updates and bug fixes from Apple for iOS 16.3:
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New Unity wallpapers celebrate black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month
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Apple ID Security Keys allow 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.
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HomePod (2nd Gen) support
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An emergency SOS call requires you to press and hold the side and volume buttons up or down to prevent an inadvertent emergency call.
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Fixed an issue with Freeform where some drawing strokes made with Apple Pencil or fingers would sometimes not show up on shared boards
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Fixed an issue where the wallpaper would appear black on the lock screen
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Fixed an issue where horizontal lines could appear momentarily during startup on iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Fixed an issue where the Home lock screen widget would not accurately display the Home app status
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Addresses an issue where Siri might not properly respond to music requests
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Resolves an issue where Siri requests in CarPlay may not be recognized correctly
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