Apple releases iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, adds genuine wallpaper Supports FIDO key with Apple ID Advanced data protection of iCloud, etc.
Apple released 'iOS 16.3', 'iPadOS 16.3' and 'macOS Ventura 13.2' on January 23, 2023. Applying the update will allow you to use advanced data protection and use a physical key when signing in with your Apple ID.
About the security content of iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 - Apple Support (Japan)
About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.2 - Apple Support (UK)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605
◆ iOS 16.3
・Advanced data protection for iCloud
Advanced data protection functions have been added to the cloud service 'iCloud' provided by Apple. As a result, a total of 23 types of data, including iCloud backups, memos, and photos, are protected with end-to-end encryption, making it possible to protect information even if cloud data is leaked. .
・Security key for Apple ID
You can now use FIDO -compliant physical keys when signing in with your Apple ID. The procedure for setting the security key on the iPhone is as follows.
First, launch the Settings app and tap the search bar at the top.
Search for and tap Password & Security.
Then tap 'Add security key'.
Now you can register your security key. However, two security keys are required, including one for backup.
You can also check the details of the security key on the following page.
About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support (UK)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213154
・New genuine wallpaper
In 'iOS 16.3', genuine wallpapers created by black creative teams and cooperating staff are newly added.
Other fixes included in iOS 16.3 include:
・Compatible with HomePod (2nd generation)
・In order to prevent unintended emergency calls with emergency SOS, it is necessary to press and hold the side button and either the up or down volume button and release it.
-Fixed an issue where brush strokes drawn with Apple Pencil or fingers on the freeboard may not appear on the shared board.
- Addressed an issue where the wallpaper on the lock screen may turn black.
Fixed an issue where horizontal lines could appear momentarily while waking the iPhone 14 Pro Max
Fixed an issue where the 'Home' lock screen widget did not accurately display Home app status
Addresses an issue where Siri would sometimes not respond correctly to music requests
- Solved the problem that CarPlay's request to Siri may not be recognized correctly.
Furthermore, in addition to the above fixes, vulnerabilities that allow access to confidential data have been fixed.
◆ iPad OS 16.3
The changes in 'iPadOS 16.3' are as follows.
・Compatible with HomePod (2nd generation)
・Advanced data protection for iCloud
・Security key for Apple ID
-Fixed an issue where brush strokes drawn with Apple Pencil or fingers on the freeboard may not appear on the shared board.
Addresses an issue where Siri would sometimes not respond correctly to music requests
In addition to the above fixes, multiple vulnerabilities have been fixed.
◆macOS Ventura 13.2
The changes in 'macOS Ventura 13.2' are as follows.
・Advanced data protection for iCloud
・Security key for Apple ID
-Fixed an issue where brush strokes drawn with Apple Pencil or fingers on the freeboard may not appear on the shared board.
Fixed an issue where VoiceOver audio feedback would sometimes stop
In addition to the above fixes, multiple vulnerabilities have been fixed.
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