New Delhi: Apple has released iOS 16.5, the fifth major update of the iOS 16 operating system. While not as groundbreaking as previous updates, iOS 16.5 brings significant bug fixes and feature additions. Overall, iOS 16.5 introduced the Sports tab in Apple News, offered essential bug fixes to Spotlight, Podcasts, and Screen Time, and enhanced security by patching critical vulnerabilities. Users should install this update immediately to benefit from the improvements and ensure the security of their devices.
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How to Install iOS 16.5?
Step 1: You have to go to ‘Settings’ of your device.
Step 2: After this go to the ‘General’ tab.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Software Update’ option.
Step 4: Wait till you see ‘Download Options for iOS 16.5 Update’. It will take a few minutes to start downloading the new update.
What are the newly added features in iOS 16.5 update?
iOS 16.5 update: Sports tab in Apple News
Apple has introduced a new feature in iOS 16.5 called the Sports tab in Apple News. This addition specifically caters to sports enthusiasts, giving them a dedicated section to access stories, scores, standings and other relevant information. Users can personalize their sports news experience by selecting their favorite teams and leagues, ensuring they receive tailored updates. The Sports tab enhances the overall user experience for sports fans, making it easier and more convenient to stay up to date with their favorite teams and sporting events.
iOS16.5 Update: Bug fixes and security enhancements
iOS 16.5 also brings several bug fixes and security enhancements to improve the stability and security of the operating system. The update addresses various issues that users may be facing, including a fix for the unresponsiveness of Spotlight. Additionally, Podcasts in CarPlay will now load content correctly, resolving a previous issue. In addition, Screen Time settings now sync properly across devices and no longer reset unexpectedly.
In terms of security, Apple has given priority to the security of user data. The iOS 16.5 update includes fixes for a number of vulnerabilities, including a critical WebKit security flaw. This flaw allowed attackers to break out of the web content sandbox, but Apple has addressed it by implementing better bounds checks. There were also two other WebKit vulnerabilities related to processing malicious web content that could result in the disclosure of sensitive information or arbitrary code execution. Further enhancing the security of iOS 16.5, these vulnerabilities have been fixed.