Apple has finally released iOS 16.3, its latest update, which introduces some new features mainly focused on security. The update is now available to everyone and here's a look at what new features it brings to the table.
Everything NEW in iOS 16.3 for iPhone & iPad! Now available!
First, iOS 16.3 introduces Security Keys for Apple ID, which is a privacy-focused feature that requires a physical key for two-factor authentication when signing in to your Apple ID on new devices.
There's the introduction of Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, which extends end-to-end encryption to 23 categories, including iCloud backups, notes, photos, Safari bookmarks and more. This was also introduced with the iOS 16.2 update which brought 5G support to eligible iPhone models back in December 2022.
The new iOS 16 version also brings an update to Emergency SOS. To activate it, you now need to hold the side button with both the volume up and down buttons and then release them to avoid making emergency calls unknowingly.
