Today, Apple has seen fit to release the final build of its upcoming iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 updates for all compatible iPhone and iPad models, and you can download it right now. If you have been waiting for the final build, it is now available for free through the stock Settings app on your device. The final build arrives a day after Apple seeded the updated Release Candidate build of iOS 16.5 to developers. Scroll down to read more details on what you should expect with the latest updates.
Apple has released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to the public with new forward-facing features for all compatible iPhone and iPad models
The wait is finally over, and you can now download the final iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 update on your supported iPhone and iPad models right now. All you have to do is head over to the stock Settings > General > Software Update to download iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.6 on iPhone and iPad. The latest updates are one of the final updates before the WWDC event in June and include a bunch of new features. You can check out more details in the changelog below.
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- A new Pride Celebration wallpaper for the Lock Screen to honor the LGBTQ+ community and culture
- Sports tab in Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more, for the teams and leagues you follow
- My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games
- Fixes an issue where Spotlight may become unresponsive
- Addresses an issue where Podcasts in CarPlay may not load content
- Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 includes new Pride Celebration wallpapers for the Lock Screen, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The new wallpapers offer a unique look and feel with stunning animations. Furthermore, there is also a new Sports tab in the Apple News app, which will allow users to easily access team lineups, scores, stories, and much more. Also new in Apple News, My Sports scores and schedule cards redirect you to the game.
Apart from this, you should also download iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 because it carries a boatload of bug fixes and performance enhancements. The update fixes the unresponsive Spotlight, CarPlay not showing content, and Screen Time settings resetting or not syncing across devices. Overall, the updates will provide stability to the platform and offer a fluid user experience. You can download the latest iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 updates on compatible iPhone and iPad models right now. You can check out more details in the changelog below.
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- Sports tab in Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more, for the teams and leagues you follow
- My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games
- Fixes an issue where Spotlight may become unresponsive
- Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
You can download the iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 IPSW files from the links below:
iOS 16.5 for iPhone IPSW files
- iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS
- iPhone 11, iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE 3
- iPhone SE 2
iPadOS 16.5 for iPad IPSW files
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th-gen, 5th-gen, 4th-gen, 3rd-gen, 2nd-gen, 1st-gen)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (4th-gen, 3rd-gen, 2nd-gen, 1st-gen)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad (5th-gen, 6th-gen, 7th-gen, 8th-gen, 9th-gen, 10th-gen)
- iPad Air (3rd-gen, 4th-gen, 5th-gen)
- iPad mini (5th-gen, 6th-gen)
This is all there is to it, folks. We will share more details on the latest updates as soon as developers are done tinkering with the software. Are you encountering issues on your iPhone? Let us know in the comments section below.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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