They’re some of the most popular smartphones around the world, but if you have an iPhone, make sure you update it now.
Apple has released a new software update for iPhone 8 and later, called iOS 16.5.
The update has several important bug fixes, as well as a range of new features.
This includes a new Pride Celebration wallpaper for the Lock Screen and a dedicated Sports tab in Apple News.
Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 16.5, including how to install it on your iPhone today.
They’re some of the most popular smartphones around the world, but if you have an iPhone, make sure you update it now
Apple has released a new software update for iPhone 8 and later, called iOS 16.5. The update has several important bug fixes, as well as a range of new features
The software update was quietly released by Apple last week.
‘Keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your Apple product’s security,’ the tech giant said.
‘This update includes enhancements, bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.’
In terms of bug fixes, the update resolves an issue where Spotlight – Apple’s system-wide search feature – became unresponsive.
It also addresses an issue where Podcasts in CarPlay did not load content, while an issue where Screen Time settings were not syncing across all devices has also been fixed.
Aside from the bug fixes, iOS 16.5 includes several new features.
Apple has launched a new collection of Pride Wallpapers to ‘honour the LGBTQ+ community and culture.’
A dedicated Sports tab has also been added in Apple News, giving sports fans easy access to stories, scores, rankings and more for the teams and leagues they follow.
To download the update on your iPhone, simply open the Settings app, and then scroll down to General.
Tap Software Update and you’ll see the option to Download and Install iOS 16.5 on your device, provided it’s an iPhone 8 or later.
The release comes just weeks before Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conerence (WWDC) where it’s widely rumoured to be launching its first mixed reality headset.
The company has shared the schedule for this year’s event at Apple Park in California, which runs from June 5-9.
According to an invitee who received the schedule, day one of the event will include a ‘Special Evening Activity’ that Apple said attendees ‘won’t want to miss’.
There will also be a smaller event on Tuesday for visitors to ‘discuss some of the latest announcements’ with Apple execs, the company said.
THE TRILLION DOLLAR RISE OF APPLE
1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each of which was built by Wozniak.
The first product was the Apple I.
1977: Apple released the Apple II in June, which was the first PC made for the mass market.
Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation’s new Macintosh February 6, 1984 in California.
1981: Jobs became chairman.
1984: The Macintosh was introduced during an ad break for the Super Bowl and later officially unveiled during a launch event. It was discontinued a year later and Jobs left the firm.
1987: Apple released the Macintosh II, the first colour Mac.
1997: Apple announces it will acquire NeXT software in a $400 million deal that involves Jobs returning to Apple as interim CEO. He officially took the role in 2000.
The then Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Steve Jobs, with the iPhone
2001: Apple introduced iTunes, OS X and the first-generation iPod.
The first iPod MP3 music player was released on October 23, 2001, at an event in Cupertino and was able to hold up to 1,000 songs.
2007: Apple unveils the iPhone.
2010: The first iPad was unveiled.
2011: Jobs resigned in 2011 due to illness, handing the CEO title to Tim Cook. Jobs died in October from pancreatic cancer.
2014: Apple unveiled the Apple Watch. It also unveiled its first larger iPhones – the 6 and 6 Plus.
2015: After purchasing Beats from Dr Dre, Apple launched Apple Music to compete with Spotify and other music streaming services.
2016: Apple returned to its roots and announced the 4-inch iPhone SE. Meanwhile, the firm is embroiled in a legal battle with the FBI, involving the agency demanding access to the locked phone used by Syed Farook, who died in a shootout after carrying out a deadly December attack in San Bernardino, California with his wife. The court order was dropped on March 28 after the FBI said a third party was able to unlock the device.
2017: Apple introduces the iPhone X, which removes the home button to make way for a futuristic edge-to-edge screen design and a new FaceID system that uses advanced sensors and lasers to unlock phones with just the owner’s face.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
2018: In a first for the company, Apple introduces new features in its latest operating system, iOS 12, that encourage users to manage and spend less time on their devices. The move was spawned by a strongly worded letter from shareholders that urged the firm to address the growing problem of smartphone addiction among kids and teenagers.
2019: In January, Apple reports its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade. CEO Tim Cook partly blamed steep declines in revenue from China.
2020: In March, Apple closes all its bricks and mortar retail stores outside of China in response to coronavirus.
2021: In an online virtual event in April CEO Tim Cook declared Apple’s goal of becoming carbon neutral for Earth Day. Later in the year the iPhone 13 was announced.
2022: In September the iPhone 14 was announced. One of the new features included a new sensor to detect if a user had been in a car crash as well as an improved camera system.
2023: So far this year Apple has brought back its ‘Home Pod’ after the first generation was discontinued. The ‘Home Pod’ can be seen as an alternative to Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home as it is powered by voice commands.
