The new beta software update is now available for download.
After the official release of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 in the latest batch of software updates – official versions for Apple TV, Mac and Apple Watch operating systems were also released – now Apple developers have enough time to devote 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 present iOS 17. As of now, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 public betas are now available for download on iPhone and iPad.
What’s new in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5
Before starting to talk about iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, it is convenient to remember all the new features implemented in the most recent version, which was released just a few days ago.
- New LGBT wallpapers.
- New sports tab in Apple News.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.
What new features are in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6?
The new iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 beta software update is just out of the oven, so it’s still all news are unknown that have been incorporated into the operating system.
iPhone Messages app security settings
But it seems that Apple is finally releasing a new Messages feature that provides contact verification codes. A system specially designed for people who face “digital threats” as journalists, activists or members of the government.
How to download iPadOS 16.5 on your iPad
Users registered in the Apple Developer Program have had access to the beta versions of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. But now the final version of iPadOS 16.5 is available from Settings > General > Software update without the need 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 anyone else and install the public beta versions of iOS and iPadOS you can sign up on the official Apple website.
iPhone models compatible with iOS 16.6
After an iOS 15 that was compatible with the same devices as iOS 14, with iOS 16 the same strategy was not followed. iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, the 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 the following:
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13mini
- iPhone SE 2022
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12mini
- iPhone SE 2020
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
iPad models compatible with iPadOS 16.6
Below we have listed the list of iPad models that are 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 there should be no problem downloading iPadOS 16.6.
- 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
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad (10th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)