Older iPhone users should update to iOS 16.7.6 immediately

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Dangerous security holes (currently being widely exploited) include:

1. CVE-2024-23225: Memory corruption issue in the Kernel, allowing attackers to bypass protections, exploit, and read and write at will.
2. CVE-2024-23296: Memory corruption issue in real-time RTKit.

Both vulnerabilities have been patched through iOS 16.7.6 and iOS 17.4 updates.

Test results show that the iPhone's battery after updating iOS 16.7.6 has improved slightly, the WiFi connection is stable, third-party applications work well such as Hulu, Netflix, Twitter, Slack , Gmail, Chrome and Spotify…

With the iOS 17.4 update, the most special thing is that after the update, if the iPhone battery has degraded, the iPhone will automatically suggest genuine battery replacement locations in Vietnam with corresponding prices to help users avoid Replace the wrong battery, affecting performance and safety. Users can go to Settings - Battery - Battery Health to check.

Apple suddenly released iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 for older iPhone/iPad models

Apple today released iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 software updates for older iPhone and iPad models that do not support iOS 17 or have not updated to the latest iOS version.

According to information from Apple, all iPhone models released at the end of 2017 onwards such as iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. can install iOS 16.7.1.

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iOS 16.7.1 version only brings security fixes and no new features. Specifically, this update appears to address a kernel vulnerability, something Apple also did in iOS 17.0.3 last week.

According to a share from 'Apple', this vulnerability exists on iOS versions before 16.6. It is quite dangerous and has been exploited. Therefore, Apple recommends that users of older iPhone/iPad models that cannot update iOS 17 should download and install iOS 16.7.1 immediately to protect personal data.

Currently, users can download iOS/iPadOS 16.7.1 updates on iPhone/iPad through the Settings app, select General and Software Update.

Note, depending on the device you are using, the size of the iOS 16.7.1 update will vary.

A few weeks ago, Apple also released the iOS 16.7 update to bring some new features to users.

iOS 16.6.1

Recently, Apple released the iOS 16.6.1 update for iOS 16 users while iOS 17 is only a few days away from being released.

In addition to iOS 16.6.1 for iPhone, Apple also released iPadOS 16.6.1 and watchOS 9.6.2 for its other devices.

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According to Apple, iOS 16 is an important update that does not add any new features but helps improve performance and fix previous security errors. One of the important security flaws is a zero-day vulnerability that was exploited by Pegasus spyware.

If you want to install the latest iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1 on iPhone and iPad, users just need to go to Settings > select General > select Software Update and install the latest build by following the instructions above. screen. iOS 16.6.1.

Apple announced that the update brings many bug fixes and security improvements to provide a smooth and safe experience for all users. Therefore, users should immediately update their devices.

This may be the last update before Apple officially releases iOS 17 expected later this month. And this may also be the last update for iPhone 8 and iPhone X models, from now on these devices may no longer receive feature updates.

iOS 16.6

Apple has officially released iOS 16.6 with many security improvements and bug fixes to help better protect users' devices.

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What's new in iOS 16.6?

1. Mainly focuses on enhancing security measures for devices to avoid being attacked by bad guys through zero-day vulnerabilities.
2. Provides enhancements that fix accessory pairing errors via the Matter protocol.
3. Added Share Game section in Haptic Menu on Apple New+.
4. The caption text in the Warranty section has been shortened, and is much easier to understand on iOS 16.6.
5. The HomePod/Apple TV section has added a new language, Hebrew.
6. You can check Apple Pay Later in the Wallet section.

iOS 16.6 battery health and performance

Brandon Butch's youtube channel did some tests to check the battery health and performance of iOS 16.6. The results show that the single-core CPU score is 2066 and the multi-core CPU score is 4911 (measured on iPhone 12 Pro Max), measured through the Geekbench 6 application, higher than iOS 16.5.1 with scores of 2039 and 4620, respectively.

Regarding battery status, there is still no accurate assessment of this official version. TipsMake will continue to update to send to you as soon as possible.

Eligible iPhones and iPads can now download ‌‌‌iOS 16‌‌‌‌.6 and iPadOS 16.6 by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

Additionally, Apple has also released the iOS 15.7.8 update for those unable to update to ‌iOS 16‌.

iOS 16.5

According to Apple, this is an update to fix security errors and add some new features, including adding some wallpapers to support the LGTBQ+ community, and adding a Sports section to the Apple News application.

Some new improvements in updates 16.5:

1. Adding a Sports section to the Apple News app, allowing users to easily access stories, scores, rankings. about the teams and tournaments they follow.
2. Fixes an issue where Spotlight may become unresponsive.
3. Fixes an issue where Podcasts in CarPlay could not load content
4. Fixes an issue where Screen Time could reset or not sync across all devices.
5. Fixes a Bluetooth issue that causes the keyboard to connect slowly to your Mac after a restart.

iPhones upgraded to iOS 16.5:

The following iPhone models can be upgraded to iOS 16.5:

1. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
2. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
3. iPhone
4. iPhone XR
5. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
6. iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
7. iPhone SE (second generation)
8. iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini
9. iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
10. iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
11. iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
12. iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
13. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

In addition to iOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5 also contain patches.

Series of new features on iOS 16.4

New series of emojis

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Apple's new emoji set includes 15 new emoticons, such as shaking face, water hyacinth, pink, blue, gray heart, and jellyfish that will appear on iOS 16.4 for iPhone and iPad. This new emoji set was first introduced by Apple in July 2022. After that, the company spent several months editing it according to the new Unicode standard.

Show notifications from Safari Web

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This feature allows users to receive notifications from websites similar to apps when adding that page to the phone's home screen. For example, users can receive news from TipsMake by turning the website into an app-like icon.

Manage the AppleCare warranty program

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Apple added an option in the Settings app from iOS 16.4, allowing users to view the Apple Care warranty plan status of devices with the same Apple ID.

Add features for Shortcuts

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Apple will add more options to Shortcuts with the iOS 16.4 update, allowing users to create new automations such as locking the screen, turning off the device, setting a VPN, and automatically activating the screen. Night Shift mode or mute unknown callers.

Change Beta testing program settings

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From version 16.4, to register for the Beta version, users must log in to the correct Apple account previously registered because the registration profile is linked to the Apple ID on the devices. In addition, this new iOS version has an additional subscription option directly in the settings.

Power up HomeKit

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The iOS 16.4 update will improve inadequacies in the Apple HomeKit application, fix errors that occur and can only work with certain devices.

With iOS 16.4, HomeKit will appear with the interface previously available on iOS 16.2 to improve reliability and help connect smart devices in the home with Apple products more effectively.

Voice Isolation is available for cellular calls

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Voice Isolation is a feature that helps focus on your voice to improve call quality, allowing the other party to be heard even in noisy environments. This feature became available for regular cellular calling with iOS 16.4.

To turn on Voice Isolation, swipe down the Control Center, hold down the Mic Mode button and select Voice Isolation when making a call.

The traditional book flipping effect in Apple Books reappears

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Apple removed the traditional page corner scrolling animation in the Apple Books app when it launched iOS 16. This made some users feel uncomfortable. This effect has been brought back by the company in iOS 16.4 Beta 2 version as options Curl (scroll corner), Side (flip on the side) and None.

Updates to the Podcasts app

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On iOS 16.4, users can access Podcast channels in the Library tab. In addition, the Up Next section in the Listen Now tab allows users to continue listening to the unfinished episode, start listening to saved episodes, and delete episodes the user wants to skip.

The Up Next section in Podcasts on CarPlay has an option to continue listening from where you left off, or find new Podcasts options in the Browse tab.

New Profile button in the Apple Music app

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Apple Music is equipped with a prominent red button located in the right corner so users can easily access their profile as well as access profile settings faster.

Display preview of Mastodon link content in Messages app

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When a user sends a link to a post on the Mastodon social network to another person in the Message app instead of just a link with an image as before, the link content will be displayed as a preview.

Find and delete duplicate photos on iCloud Shared Photo Library

The duplicate photo finding feature has been expanded by Apple to the iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16.4. If you have many duplicate photos uploaded to this library, you can go to the Utilities section in Albums and select Duplicates to merge these photos.

iOS 16.3.1

According to Apple, iOS 16.3.1 fixes an error in iCloud settings, handling the error of Siri sending requests to Find My failing.

In addition, iOS 16.3.1 optimizes the collision detection feature on iPhone 14 and 14 Pro to handle the spike in collision reports from ski resorts and amusement parks.

iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 support devices including: iPhone 8 and above, iPad Pro, iPad Air 3 and above, iPad 5 and above, iPad mini 5 and above.

To update to the new version, iPhone and iPad users access the Settings application -> General Settings -> Software Update.

Apple Watch users go to General Settings > Software Update, to update via the Watch app.

iOS 16.2

After many months of testing, iOS 16.2 version has recently been officially released by Apple to all users. Below is a summary of all the new features and applications released by Apple in the iOS 16.2 update.

Sing kakaoke with Apple Music Sing

The newly updated Apple Music Sing feature on iOS 16.2 allows users to sing along to millions of songs in Apple Music. With Apple Music Sing, you can personalize your voice and even duet with original artists, set up solos, harmonize, and more.

The lyrics will be automatically displayed by Apple Music Sing, adjusting the display according to the beat and melody so users can sing more easily.

New Freeform App

Freeform was revealed in the iOS 16.2 beta test a long time ago and has now been released with the official iOS 16.2 version. This application allows you to express your creativity through free drawings or provided images and stickers.

You can refer to the Freeform instructions here: How to use the Freeform application on the latest iOS 16.2

The lock screen has a new feature

The lock screen of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will have new features such as hiding the wallpaper, hiding notifications in Always on display mode after updating to iOS 16.2. In addition, widgets such as sleep and Medicine applications will display more information.

SharePlay support in Game Center

With iOS 16.2, Game Center now supports SharePlay so you can play games with friends while on FaceTime. In addition, the Activity Widget add-on will help you see the games your friends are playing and "check" their achievements.

Other iOS 16.2 updates include upgrading the Home app, improving public AirDrop sharing restrictions. along with a number of bug fixes and security issues.

iOS 16.1

Just over a month after releasing iOS 16 to users, Apple continues to roll out iOS 16.1 to compatible devices. iOS 16.1 includes a number of new features and changes such as Live Activities, Clean Energy Charging, iCloud Shared Photo Library.

Here are the details of everything new in iOS 16.1:

iCloud Shared Photo Library

1. A separate gallery allows up to 5 users to share photos and videos seamlessly.
2. Set up rules that let you easily contribute past photos based on start date or people in photos when you install or join the library.
3. Library filter to quickly switch between viewing your Shared Library, your Personal Library, or both libraries at once.
4. Shared permissions and edits let people add, edit, favorite, annotate, and delete photos.
5. The share switch in Camera lets you choose to send photos you just took straight to a shared library or turn on automatic sharing settings when other participants are detected nearby using Bluetooth.

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Live Activities

1. Live Activities from third-party apps will be available on Dynamic Island and on the lock screen of iPhone 14 Pro models.

Fitness+

1. Apple Fitness+ is now available on iPhone even if you don't own an Apple Watch.

Wallets

1. Key Sharing lets you securely share car, hotel room, and other keys in Wallet through messaging apps like Messages and WhatsApp.
2. Savings accounts allow Apple Card customers to grow Daily Cash by depositing into high-interest savings accounts.

Home

1. A new smart home connectivity standard called Matter has been supported to enable a wide range of smart home accessories to work together across the ecosystem.

Clean Energy Charging

1. The new installation aims to reduce your carbon footprint by selectively charging when lower-carbon power sources are available.

Books

1. The controls automatically hide when you start reading.

The errors are fixed

1. Deleted chats may appear in the chats list in Messages.
2. Dynamic Island content is not available when using Reachability.
3. CarPlay may not connect when using a VPN app.

Marvin Fry

Update 07 March 2024