Huzzah: New OS updates

Author

Lewis Wallace
January 23, 2023

Today's new OS releases from Apple may sound boring, but they're not!

Although they mostly bring bug fixes in iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2, there are also some cool new features, including:

  • Advanced Data Protection is now available worldwide.

  • Across-the-board support for hardware Security Keys.

  • Temp and humidity sensors turned on in HomePod mini.

  • New Unity wallpaper and watch face for Black History Month.

Hit the top post for details.

Also in today's newsletter: review roundups for the new MacBook Pros and Mac minis, learn about eSIMs and how they're great for traveling, and a great iPhone photography tip in the "Tweetz o' the day" section.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

After a relatively short beta period, Apple on Monday released iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2 to the public. Compatible Apple Watch and Apple TV models also received watchOS 9.3 and tvOS 16.3 updates. Relatively light on new features, the updates focus on bug fixes and security patches. Below is a look at all the new features in iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 and watchOS 9.3.

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Tweetz o' the day

One last thing...

"I know some of you spent a lot of time working on stuff that we put a bullet in the head of. I apologize. I feel your pain."

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