Apple releases iOS 16.6: which iPhones are compatible with this update

Apple released the latest update iOS 16 until the release of iOS 17. iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, and watchOS 9.6 are now available.

The iOS 16.6 update came shortly after Apple filed iOS 16.5.1 Security Quick Response to fix stability issues and system vulnerabilities. Although it was available in the beta phase, the final version includes traditional bug fixes and stability improvements.

Full list iPhone models compatible with iOS 16.6 includes: iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE 2022, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus.

To download iOS 16.6 on iPhone, users need to follow these steps:

– Open the Settings app on iPhone.

– Select option “CreateHe”.

– Find and select “Software update“.

– In the software update option, you will be able to download and install the update.

– Touch the download and install option.

– Wait while iPhone downloads and installs the update. This may take some time, depending on the speed of your internet connection and the performance of your device.

– When the update is completed, the iPhone will be updated.

This update does not include new features, as they were delayed to be included in iOS 17 in September. This release focuses on fixing bugs and vulnerabilities that were used malicious code modify the kernel of the system without the permission of the user.

A new version of the Apple operating system for mobile phones will appear in the coming months, and while the official launch is taking place, iOS 17 is in trial period in which the features that would be added to the iPhone were known.

Between Featured Features there’s the inclusion of a contact card for each person when they receive a call, a diary that will automatically learn to motivate users to write more, improvements to iMessage, mental health tools, and more.

Contact posters: allows you to customize the image and font that will appear when a contact calls us, similar to the lock screen settings.

Messenger redesign: The Messages interface has received a major overhaul, with repositioning of features such as stickers and the camera, as well as improved message search and short audio message transcription.

Diary: a platform that will encourage users to write down their daily thoughts and use machine learning to encourage more content creation about memories, people, photos, music and more.

namedrop: new feature to share information and files between users by bringing phones closer together.

Mental health: The health app will include options to record daily mood and emotions, as well as access to tests to diagnose depression and anxiety.

Offline maps: For the first time, users will be able to download and use maps offline, allowing them to access entire regions without the need for an Internet connection.

Pet Recognition: Through automatic learning, the cell phone will be able to detect cats and dogs in photos, allowing you to create separate folders and organize content related to pets.

Reminder improvements: The ability to have shopping lists and the ability to automatically allocate products to certain categories will be added.

Improved two-factor authentication: iPhone security will be enhanced by using two-factor authentication codes received via email and placing them directly in the appropriate boxes on websites or apps for secure and easy access.