The new beta software update is now available for download.
After the official release of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 in the last batch of software updates – there were also official releases for Apple TV, Mac and Apple Watch operating systems – Apple developers now have enough time to dedicate to the new beta version of iOS 16.6.
We knew that Apple was going to release iOS 16.6 soon, even before WWDC in June 2023, when the Apple company will introduce iOS 17. As of now, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 public betas are now available to download on iPhone and iPad.
What’s new in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5
Before we start talking about iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, it’s worth remembering all the new features implemented in the most recent version, released just a few days ago.
- New LGBT wallpapers.
- New sports tab in Apple News.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.
What are the new features in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6?
The new iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 beta software update has just come out of the oven, so it’s still all news is unknown which have been integrated into the operating system.
iPhone Messages app security settings
But it looks like Apple is finally releasing a new Messages feature that provides contact verification codes. A system specially designed for people facing “digital threats” as journalists, activists or members of government.
How to Download iPadOS 16.5 on Your iPad
Users enrolled in the Apple Developer Program got access to beta versions of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. But now the final version of iPadOS 16.5 is available on Settings > General > Software Update without needing to download a profile to their devices.
On the other hand, if you want to be part of the Beta Software Program To discover the news of each update before everyone else and install the public beta versions of iOS and iPadOS, you can register on the official Apple website.
iPhone models compatible with iOS 16.6
After an iOS 15 compatible with the same devices as iOS 14, with iOS 16 the same strategy was not followed. iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, first generation iPhone SE, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus do not support iOS 16 and therefore iOS 16.6.
The complete list of iPhones compatible with iOS 16.6 would be as follows:
- 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
- iPhone 8Plus
iPad models compatible with iPadOS 16.6
Below we have listed the list of iPad models compatible with the new iPadOS 16.6 software update. In theory, all iPads running iPadOS 16 will be able to install this update, so if you have a version of iPadOS 16 on your iPad, downloading iPadOS 16.6 should be no problem.
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad (10th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation)
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