Apple rolls out iOS 16.6 update to fix security flaws in your iPhone - The Economic Times

Premium smartphone manufacturer Apple has rolled out the iOS 16.6 update to all its users with a number of security improvements. Several reports claimed that the tech giant claims two of the security issues the company fixed were being exploited by hackers.

Taking to its support page, the tech giant shared details of the security flaws with the previous version from categories including the kernel, Find My, WebKit and Apple Neural Engine.

According to the tech company, the WebKit issue was addressed with Rapid Security Response iOS 16.5.1 (c), while the kernel flaw was likely fixed with iOS 15.7.1. Now, the new iOS 16.6 update addresses all the vulnerabilities, claimed the iPhone-maker.

To ensure the Apple devices are safe, the brand has asked the users can manually install iOS 16.6.

How to install the new update?

Go to Settings
Click on General
Select Software Update
Tap Download and Install to initiate the process

On the other hand, Apple also unveiled the iOS 17 public beta version, featuring a new StandBy mode and a personal voice feature, among other improvements in addition to the new security update.

The personal voice feature allows iPhone users to create a custom voice that sounds just like them in 15 minutes, according to social media influencer and tech enthusiast Marques Brownlee.

A TechCrunch report said that the iOS 17 public beta also includes enhancements to Messages, Maps, widgets and dictation. Similar to the Mail app, the Messages app now allows users to filter search results using different criteria.

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Apple recently released the fourth beta version of iOS 17 for developers, which reportedly revealed the functions of the rumoured Action button in the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones. The Action button, similar to the Apple Watch Ultra’s version but tailor-made for phones, is expected to allow users get easy access to various functions and settings without unlocking the device or opening an app.

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Speculations are abuzz on social media that the iPhone 15 Pro models will come with Wi-Fi 6E technology for high-speed wireless connectivity and may feature a titanium frame and increased RAM. Moreover, it is understood that Apple may be planning to limit the Always-On and ProMotion display features to the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models.

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