Vratislav Holub Apple released iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2, watchOS 9.3, HomePod OS 16.3 and tvOS 16.3. Along with the new iOS 16.3 operating system, new versions of other systems were released, which you can already install on compatible Apple devices. Undoubtedly, the biggest news is the significant strengthening of security on iCloud. However, it is necessary to mention that in order to use it, it is necessary to update all your Apple devices to the current software versions.
How to update the software
Before we focus on the news itself, let's quickly talk about how to perform the update itself. When iPadOS 16.3 a macOS 13.2 the procedure is practically the same. Just go to Settings (System) > General > Software Update and confirm the choice. AT Watch 9.3 two possible procedures are subsequently offered. Either you can open the app on the paired iPhone Watch and go to General > Software Update, or practically do the same directly on the watch. That is, to open Settings > General > Software Update. As for HomePod (mini) and Apple TV systems, they are updated automatically.
iPadOS 16.3 news
This update includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- Apple ID Security Keys allow users to strengthen their account security by requiring a physical security key as part of the two-factor sign-in process on new devices.
- Support for HomePod (2nd generation)
- Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes made with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards
- Addresses an issue where Siri may not respond correctly to music requests
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.
macOS 13.2 news
This update brings advanced iCloud data protection, security keys for
Apple ID and includes other improvements and bug fixes for your Mac.
- Advanced iCloud Data Protection expands the total number of iCloud data categories
protected by end-to-end encryption on 23 (including iCloud backups,
notes and photos) and protects all this data even in case of data leakage from the cloud - Apple ID Security Keys allow users to strengthen account security by requiring a physical security key to sign in
- Fixed a bug in Freeform that caused some strokes drawn with the Apple Pencil or finger to not appear on shared boards
- Fixed an issue with VoiceOver that would occasionally stop providing audio feedback when typing
Some features may only be available in select regions or on select Apple devices. For detailed information about the security features included in this update, see the following support article: https://support.apple.com/cs-cz/HT201222
watchOS 9.3 news
watchOS 9.3 includes new features, improvements and bug fixes, including a new Unity Mosaic watch face to honor Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month.
Homepod mini so far nothing😩
Apple tv also nothing. And it searches for ios and ipados only in the device, nothing via mac
Fascinating article. Neither HomePod, mini nor AppleTV.
In letemsvetem detto, apparently they had it ready and just released it without verifying the fact. It doesn't matter, it happens..
In the end, Apple did not release the update for Homepod mini to 16.3. Then I build new features only for developers and beta testers.
It took a while to download. Probably a bit of a mess :-)
My watch just got stuck...
Homepod mini has an update👏