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Device name | Beta Status | Stable Status | Notes |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 8 | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 8 Plus | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone X | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone XR | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
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Device name | Beta Status | Stable Status | Notes |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone XS | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone XS Max | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 11 | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 11 Pro | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 11 Pro Max | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/ iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
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Device name | Beta Status | Stable Status | Notes |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 12 | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 12 Pro | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 13 | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 13 Pro | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
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Device name | Beta Status | Stable Status | Notes |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 12 mini | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone 13 mini | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPhone SE (3rd gen) | iOS 16.3 beta/iOS 16.2 RC/iOS 16.2 beta 3/iOS 16.2 beta 2/iOS 16.2 beta 1/iOS 16.1 RC/iOS 16.1 beta 5/iOS 16.1 beta 4/iOS 16.1 beta 3/iOS 16.1 beta 2/iOS 16.1 beta/Release Candidate/Public beta 6/Developer beta 8/Public beta 5/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/iOS 16.1.1 coming soon/iOS 16.1/Expected on Oct. 24/iOS 16.0.3/iOS 16.0.2/Released/Expected on Sep. 12 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad Air (4th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iPadOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
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Device name | Beta Status | Stable Status | Notes |
| Dec. 15 | iPad Air (5th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iPadOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad (7th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iPadOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad (8th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iPadOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad (9th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iPadOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad mini (5th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iPadOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
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Device name | Beta Status | Stable Status | Notes |
| Dec. 15 | iPad mini (6th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iPadOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad Pro (1st gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad Pro (2nd gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad Pro (3rd gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
| Dec. 15 | iPad Pro (4th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
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Device name | Beta Status | Stable Status | Notes |
| Dec. 15 | iPad Pro (5th gen) | iPadOS 16.3 beta/iPadOS 16.2 RC/iPadOS 16.2 beta 3/iPadOS 16.2 beta 2/iPadOS 16.2 beta 1/iPadOS 16.1 RC/Public beta 5/iPad OS 16.1 Dev beta 1/Developer beta 6/Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Public beta 2/Developer beta 4/Public beta 1/Developer beta 3/Developer beta 2/Developer beta 1 | iPadOS 16.2/iOS 16.1.1 released/Expected on Oct. 24 | Check Update 36 for details |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| June 7 | iOS 16 developer beta 1 | All | Battery draining issue & slow charging | Unacknowledged (1, 2, 3) | |
| June 7 | iOS 16 developer beta 1 | All | Slow performance & laggy animations | Unacknowledged | |
| June 7 | iOS 16 developer beta 1 | All | Overheating issues | Unacknowledged | Available |
| June 13 | iOS 16 developer beta 1 | All | Obtrusive ‘Low battery warning’ pop-up or prompt | Unacknowledged |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| July 8 | iOS 16 developer beta 3 | All | Eero routers showing as not connected | Unacknowledged | |
| Sept. 16 | iOS 16 public beta | All | Apple Music app crashing when playing music | Fixed | |
| July 25 | iOS 16 developer beta 3 | All | Siri & Dictation not working | Unacknowledged (1, 2) | |
| Sept. 16 | iOS 16 developer beta 3 | All | Screen rotation bug (display gets stuck in portrait or landscape) | Fixed | |
| Sept. 16 | iOS 16 public beta 2 | All | Volume slider automatically moving up & down when adjusting volume | Fixed |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| August 03 | iOS 16 | All | Lockscreen media player missing volume slider | Unacknowledged | |
| Sept. 13 | iOS 16 public beta 2 | All | Wi-Fi connectivity issues | Unacknowledged | |
| September 13 | Stable | All | Wallpapers missing light/dark versions | Unacknowledged | Available |
| Dec. 16 | iOS 16.0.3 stable | All | Battery drain | Persists in iOS 16.2 | Available |
| September 14 | Stable | All | Battery percentage not showing in status bar | Intended |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| September 23 | Stable | All | Touchscreen not working, responding properly or lagging | Fixed | |
| September 14 | Stable | All | iOS 16 update removed all previous wallpapers | Intended | Available |
| September 14 | Stable | All | iOS 16 data connectivity issue on Mobal network | Acknowledged | |
| September 15 | Stable | All | Wallpaper Depth Effect not working or grayed out | Intended | Available |
| September 15 | Stable | All | Apple TV Remote does not send pasted text to Apple TV | Unacknowledged (1, 2) |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| September 16 | iOS 16.1 beta | All | WhatsApp crashing when sending images and videos | Unacknowledged (1, 2) | Available |
| September 16 | iOS 16.1 beta | All | Left & right swipe on Homescreen not working | Unacknowledged | Available |
| October 25 | iOS 16 | All | Screen flickering issue | Fixed | |
| September 19 | iOS 16 | iPhone 14 | Activation bug on open Wi-Fi | Fixed | |
| September 19 | iOS 16 | All | HomeKit devices not working or responding | Unacknowledged (1, 2, 3) | Available |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Nov. 18 | iOS 16 stable | All | Fitness app ‘activity ring’ not updating or shows incorrect data | Unacknowledged | Available |
| September 20 | iOS 16.1 beta | iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max | GPS not working | Unacknowledged | |
| September 23 | iOS 16 | All | VoiceOver not working or won’t turn on | Fixed | |
| October 12 | iOS 16.0.3 stable | All | AirDrop not working (not getting transfer invites) | Unacknowledged | Available |
| September 20 | iOS 16 stable | All | Spotlight search function lagging or slow | Unacknowledged | Available |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| September 21 | iOS 16 stable | All | Battery icon is confusing with percentage enabled | Fixed | |
| October 12 | iOS 16 stable | All | Copy and paste prompt in apps asking for user permission | Persists with iOS 16.0.3 | |
| September 21 | iOS 16 stable | All | Unable to use HDMI function properly | Unacknowledged | |
| September 23 | iOS 16 stable | All | Mail app crashing | Fixed | Available |
| September 23 | iOS 16 stable | All | keyboard haptic not working or week response | Unacknowleged | Available |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| September 26 | iOS 16 stable | All | Recorded videos in Wyze app does not have sound | Acknowledged | Available |
| September 26 | iOS 16 stable | All | Users not getting notifications or receiving them without sound or vibration | Fixed | Available |
| Sept. 27 | iOS 16 stable | All | Cinematic videos not opening in iMovie and Final Cut Pro | Unacknowledged | Available |
| Sept. 30 | iOS 16 stable | All | Citi Mobile check deposit not working | Acknowledged | |
| Oct. 4 | iOS 16.0.2 stable | All | Auto-rotate bug where content appears in top half of lock screen | Unacknowledged |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Oct. 4 | iOS 16.0.2 stable | All | Auto-rotate not working on behaving erratically | Unacknowledged | |
| Oct. 7 | iOS 16 stable | All | iPhone asking for Apple ID password after every restart | Unacknowledged (1, 2, 3, 4) | |
| Oct. 7 | iOS 16 stable | All | Third-party apps plagued with various bugs | Unacknowledged | |
| Oct. 25 | iOS 16 stable | All | Users unable to import photos via iTunes on macOS Mojave computers (or older) | Reportedly fixed | Available |
| Oct. 12 | iOS 16.0.3 stable | All | Dictation and Hey Siri not working | Reportedly fixedTap-to-Wake slow or delayed | Available |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Oct. 11 | iOS 16 stable | All | Camera app lagging, freezing or not working | Fixed | |
| Oct. 11 | iOS 16 stable | All | Low microphone volume when calling through Apple CarPlay | Fixed | |
| Oct. 11 | iOS 16 stable | All | iPhone getting stuck with black screen or unresponsive | Unacknowledged | Available |
| Oct. 12 | iOS 16.0.3 stable | All | iPhone keeps freezing or becomes unresponsive | Unacknowledged (1,2,3) | |
| Oct. 13 | iOS 16.0.3 stable | All | Face ID not working | Unacknowledged |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Oct. 14 | iOS 16 stable | All | Apple’s own services skip the protection of a VPN | Unacknowledged | |
| Oct. 21 | iOS 16 stable | All | Screen or animation stutter when swiping up | Unacknowledged | |
| Oct. 25 | iOS 16 stable | All | Wallpaper turns black when swiping down notifications in landscape mode | Unacknowledged | |
| Oct. 25 | iOS 16/iOS 16.1 | All | Tap-to-Wake slow or delayed | Unacknowledged | |
| Oct. 26 | iOS 16 | All | Swipe to unlock not working | Reportedly fixed in iOS 16.1 |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Oct. 26 | iPadOS 16.1 | All | Screen mirroring or external display via USB-C to HDMI adapter not working | Unacknowledged | |
| Nov. 23 | iOS 16.1 stable | All | Wi-Fi connection unstable | Persists in iOS 16.1.1 | |
| Nov. 3 | iPadOS 16.1 stable | All | Dock pop-up folder not centered & top area not blurred | Allegedly fixed | |
| Oct. 27 | iOS 16.1 stable | All | Lock screen alarm widget not working | Unacknowledged | Available |
| Oct. 27 | iOS 16.1 | All | Stage manager support missing | Fixed in iPadOS 16.2 dev. beta |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Nov. 09 | iOS 16.1 | All | SKAdNetwork | Fix coming soon | |
| Nov. 11 | iOS 16.1.1 | All | Wallpaper turns black or disappears | Unacknowledged | Available |
| Nov. 15 | iOS 16/iPadOS 16 | All | iPhone or iPad not charging | Unacknowledged | Available |
| Nov. 21 | iOS 16 | All | Lock Screen weather widget not updating or blank | Unacknowledged | |
| Nov. 24 | iOS 16.1.1 | All | Lock Screen clock large font size | Intended |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Dec. 9 | iOS 16.2 | All | AirDrop update to revert to ‘Contacts Only’ after 10 minutes divides opinion | Intended | |
| Dec. 15 | iOS 16 | All | Speaker selection prompt during incoming calls even when no devices are connected | Intended | |
| Dec. 16 | iOS 16.2 | AirPods | Update prompted a ‘0% battery’ bug even when charged | Unacknowledged | |
| Dec. 19 | iOS 16.2 | All | Apple Podcasts users unable to download or play podcasts | Unacknowledged | |
| Dec. 21 | iOS 16.2 | All | Black screen bug during voice calls & recordings | Unacknowledged (workaround) |
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Affected Device/s | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
| Dec. 22 | iOS 16.2 | Backup not working or stuck on ‘preparing’ | Unacknowledged |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 3 | Interactive/Big Widgets | Rumoured | |
| June 3 | Updated notification system | Rumoured | |
| June 3 | iCloud private relay support for more apps | Rumoured | |
| June 3 | Refreshed Apple apps | Rumoured | |
| June 3 | Mac-like multitasking on iPads | Rumoured |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 7 | New and redesigned Lock Screen | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Focus filters, Lock Screen linking, Home Screen page suggestions, & more Focus features | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | iCloud Shared Photo Library | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | iMessage: Edit messages, undo send, mark as unread, & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Mail: Smart search corrections, undo send, follow-up, rich link & more in Main | Confirmed | All devices |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 7 | Safari: Shared Tag Groups, Web push notification, Extensions syncing, & more in Safari | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Passkey additions | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Live Text in videos, new languages, and quick actions | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Siri: Call hang up, shortcuts setup, automatically send messages & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Dictation: Emoji support, automatic punctuation, dictation popover & more | Confirmed | All devices |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 7 | Maps: Multi-stop routing, transit cards & transit fares | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Apple Pay & Wallet: Pay later, key sharing & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Home: New design, widgets on lock screen, updated architecture & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | New additions in Health & Fitness apps | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Family sharing: Improved child account setup, screen time in Messages, Family checklist & more | Confirmed | All devices |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 7 | New Accessibility features | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | App Clips and Book additions | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Camera: Improved quality in Cinematic mode & Foreground blur in portrait photos | Confirmed | iPhone 13 |
| June 7 | Facetime: Handoff, live captions, collaborations & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Freeform: Flexible canvas, rich communication, multimedia support & more | Coming soon | All devices |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 7 | SharePlay support in Game Center, check your friends’ play activity, contacts integration & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Keyboard: New layout, Cantonese input, keyboard haptics, & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Memoji: More stickers poses, hairstyles, noses, headwear, neutral lip colors & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | New features in Music, News, & Notes apps | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Photos: Duplicate detection, copy & paste edits, undo & redo edits, new memory types, new sorting option & more | Confirmed | All devices |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 7 | Spotlight: Support for image search in more apps, quick actions, Siri suggestions & more | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | TV app: Get live sports updates on lock screen, HDR10+ support, | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | New features in Stocks, Tips, & Translate apps | Confirmed | All devices |
| June 7 | Door detection feature in Acessibility | Confirmed | iPhone 12 Pro & 13 Pro models |
| June 8 | Always on display (AOD) | Rumored | iPhone 14 Pro/Max |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| June 16 | 12 new subcategories added to SMS filtering API | Confirmed | Devices with LiDAR scanner |
| June 16 | Added new RoomPlan API to quickly create 3D floor plans using LiDAR | Confirmed | Devices with LiDAR scanner |
| June 17 | Apple Mail users can buy their own domain names on iOS 16 | Confirmed | All |
| June 22 | Bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites | Confirmed | All |
| June 23 | iPads won’t be supported as Home Hub | Confirmed | All |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| July 1 | Medications feature in Apple Health | Confirmed | All |
| July 7 | Lockdown Mode for spyware protection | Confirmed | All |
| July 8 | Virtual cards support in Safari for online shopping | Rumored | All |
| July 18 | Added AVIF image support in Safari | Confirmed | All |
| August 2 | Apple Pay support on third party browsers | Rumored | All |
| Info last updated on |
Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| August 9 | Battery percentage in Status Bar for models with notch | Confirmed | All |
| August 9 | Audio visualizer in Lock Screen Media Player | Confirmed | All |
| August 25 | Option to uninstall Wallet | Rumored | All |
| September 8 | Counterfeit AirPods detection | Confirmed | All |
| October 14 | Google lockscreen widgets | Released | All |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| September 14 | Clean Energy Charging option | Confirmed | All |
| September 27 | Live sports activities on Dynamic Island with iOS 16.1 update | Confirmed | All |
| September 30 | Adaptive Transparency feature on AirPods Pro | Confirmed | All |
| Nov. 9 | 5G support in India | Released | Supported iPhones |
| Nov. 9 | New Medication Widget | Released | Supported iPhones |
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Description of new feature | Status | Supported devices |
| Nov. 16 | An option to turn off the wallpaper/notifications in AOD mode | Confirmed (1,2) | Supported iPhones |
| Nov. 28 | Ask Siri to restart your iPhone | Released | Supported iPhones |
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Note: The time of the update is mentioned in IST and is in 24-hour format. Also note, the text updates will show up in descending order with the latest coming at top.
Update 37 [Dec. 21, 2022; 13:35]: Apple is not signing iOS 16.1.2 anymore ever since the iOS 16.2 public release.
Update 36 [Dec. 15, 2022; 16:39]: iOS and iPadOS 16.3 beta now available.
Update 35 [Dec. 14, 2022; 10:05]: Stable iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 now live to eligible iPhone and iPad users.
Update 34 [Dec. 9, 2022; 15:07]: After releasing iOS 16.1.2, Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1. That means users can no longer downgrade to these iOS versions. More on that here.
Update 33 [Dec. 8, 2022; 16:22]: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 RC (Release Candidate) reportedly sent to developers.
Update 32 [Dec. 1, 2022; 17:53]: iOS 16.1.2 stable update now available for eligible iPhone users with improvements and bug fixes.
Update 31 [Nov. 30, 2022; 12:35]: A Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.2 beta users reportedly released.
Update 30 [Nov. 16, 2022; 10:30]: Apple has released iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 3 for all eligible iPhone and iPad users.
Update 29 [Nov. 10, 2022; 18:20]:Stable iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1 now available for eligible iPhone and iPad devices.
Update 28 [Nov. 09, 2022; 17:48]: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 2 now live for all eligible iPhone and iPad devices.
Update 27 [Nov. 09, 2022; 11:45]: iOS 16.1.1 reportedly to be released to address various bugs and issues.
Update 26 [Nov. 02, 2022; 17:45]: After the release of iOS 16.1, users will no longer be able to downgrade since Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.0.3.
Update 25 [Oct. 26, 2022; 13:15]: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 1 now available for eligible iPhone and iPad devices.
Update 24 [Oct. 25, 2022; 14:26]: Stable iOS 16.1 update now available for eligible iPhone devices with bugs fixes.
Update 23 [Oct. 20, 2022; 11:31]: Apple reportedly will release iOS 16.1 to the general public on October 24.
Update 22 [Oct. 19, 2022; 15:07]: iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 RC (Release Candidate) builds reportedly sent to developers and public beta testers.
Update 21 [Oct. 13, 2022; 11:00]: Apple reportedly to launch stable iPadOS 16.1 on October 24.
a. [11:20]: iOS 16.1 beta 5 released released for developers and public beta testers as well.
Update 20 [Oct. 11, 2022; 11:15]: iOS 16.0.3 update released with fixes for various issues.
Update 19 [Oct. 05, 2022; 11:02]: iOS 16.1 beta 4 released for developers and it will soon be available for public testers as well.
Update 18 [Sept. 28, 2022; 09:44]: iOS 16.1 Developer beta 3 now available.
Update 17 [Sept. 21, 2022; 12:59]: iOS 16.1 beta 2 released for developers and will soon be available for public beta testers.
Update 16 [Sept. 15, 2022; 11:38]: iOS 16.1 beta now available to developers.
Update 15 [Sept. 13, 2022; 09:30]: Stable iOS 16 now live for iPhone 8 and above models.
Update 14 [Sept. 12, 2022; 10:30]: iOS 16 Release Candidate version already sent to developers ahead of the official release.
Also, the stable iOS 16 update will be available for eligible iPhone devices on September 12.
Update 13 [Aug. 30, 2022; 14:00]: iOS 16 developer beta 8 and public beta 6 now live for eligible iPhone users.
Update 12 [Aug. 25, 2022; 12:00]: The fifth public beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 has been released.
Update 11 [Aug. 24, 2022; 12:47]: iOS 16 developer beta 7 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 1.
already released.
a. [16:19]: Apple reportedly to release iPadOS 16.1 directly, skipping iPadOS 16. Also, the update has been delayed.
Update 10 [Aug. 22; 19:15]: iOS 16 reportedly to be released in September alongside watchOS 9.
Update 9 [Aug. 16, 2022; 09:55]: The sixth developer beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 has been released.
Update 8 [Aug. 11, 2022; 11:11]: iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 public beta 3 now available.
Update 7 [Aug. 09, 2022; 10:28]: The fifth developer beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 has been released.
Update 6 [July 29, 2022; 18:33]: iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 public beta 2 already released.
Update 5 [July 28, 2022; 13:33]: The fourth developer beta of iOS 16 & iPadOS 16 has been released.
Update 4 [July 12, 2022; 10:03]: iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 public beta program has officially started.
Update 3 [July 7, 2022; 09:38]: iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 developer beta 3 now available.
Update 2 [June 23, 2022; 09:55]: iOS 16 & iPadOS 16 developer beta 2 now live.
Update 1 [June 6, 2022; 16:22]: The first developer beta of iOS 16 & iPadOS 16 has been released.
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