(There is also a iPadOS 16.3.1 update for iPads).

The update also improves Crash Detection on iPhone 14, Siri requests for Find My, and iCloud settings.

Security updates and fixes: iOS 16.4 includes more than 30 security updates.įor more information read: Why you will want to update to iOS 16.4.īefore iOS 16.4 iOS 16.3.1 arrived on February 13 and brought bug fixes and critical security updates.

Mastadon support: You will be able to see automatic previews of Mastadon links in Messages.

Books page turning animation: The corner of the page will folds up to represent page turning–this is a feature that was removed from Apple Books in iOS 16.

Widgets: New Wallet widget to easily track orders.

T-Mobile users to enable faster speeds where possible.

Update to the Podcasts app: An improved Up Next queue and features like episode filtering and the ability to browse by season.

This can be a second Apple ID used only for beta access. In addition, to prevent testers loading beta versions through third-party sites and profiles, Apple will require an Apple ID enrolled in the beta program.

Changes for Beta testers: Testers can go to Settings > General > Software Updates and choose whether to have no beta updates, Developer Beta updates (if applicable), or Public Beta updates.

Support for web push notifications: Web apps saved to the Home screen will be able to receive live updates (if users grant permission).

New emoji: iOS 16.4 brings with it a bunch of new emoji including a shaking face (to indicate “no”), left and right pushing hands, several new animals (moose, goose, jellyfish), extra food items, new musical instruments and new heart colors.

The functionality is back in iOS 16.4 and should make the Home architecture “faster and more reliable”.

Home update: a Home architecture update briefly arrived in iOS 16.2 before Apple pulled it after sharing issues.

You’ll need an Apple Music subscription to use it though.

Apple Music Classical support: Apple Music Classical is now available as an app (downloadable from the App Store).

The latest version of iOS 16 is iOS 16.4, it includes the following: It brings new emoji, call improvements, and security fixes.

Update March 28, 2023: iOS 16.4 is available to install now.

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