Following the release of iOS 16.6 last week, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS.
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Following the release of iOS 16.5.1 last week, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS.
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An Apple security fix in iOS 15.6.1 back in August of last year was said to close two major security vulnerabilities, one of which could have allowed a rogue app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges (aka do Very Bad Things). But it’s now been revealed that the more serious vulnerability wasn’t closed after all.
Apple did succeed in blocking a specific way of exploiting the vulnerability, but didn’t address the root issue until last week’s iOS 16.5 update, some nine months later …
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On Thursday, Apple released iOS 16.5 to the public with new wallpaper choices, updates to Apple News, and more. As it turns out, this update also breaks compatibility with Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter accessory for iPhone and iPad users.
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Apple has been beta testing iOS 16.5 and other software updates since March, and now it seems that these updates are about to be released to the public. Ahead of the official release next week, the company is now rolling out iOS 16.5 RC, iPadOS 16.5 RC, tvOS 16.5 RC, watchOS 9.5 RC, and macOS 13.4 RC to developers and public beta users.
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Following the release of the fourth beta of watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5 to developers, Apple on Tuesday also released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 4. The update brings overall improvements and new sports-related features.
Update: Apple is now rolling out the same updates to public beta testers.
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Following the release of the third beta of macOS Ventura 13.4, watchOS 9.5, and tvOS 16.5 to developers, Apple on Tuesday also released iOS 16.5 beta 3. The update brings overall improvements and new sports-related features.
Update: Apple is now rolling out iOS 16.5 beta 3 for Public Beta users as well.
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iOS 16.5 beta 2 is now rolling out to registered developers. This release comes two weeks after the release of the first iOS 16.5 beta, which introduced a few minor changes. Head below for the full details.
Update April 12, 2023: Now available to public beta testers.
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Following the release of the first iOS 16.5 beta to developers on Tuesday, Apple is now rolling out iOS 16.5 beta 1 to users registered in the Apple Beta Software Program. The update comes with some minor improvements, including new Siri commands.
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Apple released the first beta of iOS 16.5 to developers on Tuesday, just one day after iOS 16.4 was released to the public. And while today’s update doesn’t seem like a big one, it does bring some small changes. For example, the Apple News app now has a tab dedicated to the My Sports feature.
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Just one day after the release of iOS 16.4 to everyone, Apple is once again kick-starting the beta testing process. iOS 16.5 beta 1 is rolling out to registered developers starting today, with a public beta likely to follow later this week or next week.
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