05.18.2023
Apple today released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, the fifth updates to the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 operating systems that came out last September. iOS 16.5 comes over a
Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. It can take a few minutes for the updates to propagate to all users because of demand.
In iOS 16.5, Apple is adding a new Pride wallpaper, a Sports tab in Apple News, and fixes for issues with Spotlight and Screen Time. Apple's release notes are below.
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 are likely to be some of the final updates that we get for the iOS 16 operating system as Apple transitions to working on iOS 17. iOS 17 is set to be introduced at WWDC in June.
- 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
Related Forum: iOS 16
This article, "Apple Releases iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 With Sports Tab in Apple News, Bug Fixes and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
You may also be interested in this
JPMorgan: Foldable iPhone…
07.29.2025
Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026 as part of the iPhone 18 lineup, according to JPMorgan. In a market research note to investors, the bank supported
Not Planning to Get the N…
06.06.2023
Yesterday, Apple unveiled the all-new MacBook Air, which features a larger 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the M2 processor, and is priced starting at $1,299.00. As always happens when a new
Apple Watch Series 10 Ret…
12.04.2024
Black Friday deals have dried up for the most part, but Amazon today has brought back a few all-time low prices on numerous Apple Watch Series 10 models. You'll find
Report: iPhone 16 Pro to …
05.30.2023
Apple has big plans for the display technology used in upcoming iPhone models. According to a new roadmap shared by analyst Ross Young, Apple will increase the screen size of
Yes, no, maybe: Our WWDC2…
06.03.2023
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: With the WWDC23 keynote just days away, we're going on the record with our predictions for the big event. (via Cult of Mac
Meta subsidiary Instagram…
09.03.2025
Instagram’s new iPad app After years of user requests and makeshift workarounds, Meta Platform’s Instagram has officially launched a dedicated app for iPad, bringing a tailored experience to Apple’s tablets.
iOS 17.5 Lets EU iPhone U…
04.02.2024
Apple today released the first beta of iOS 17.5 to developers, and as expected, the update introduces support for downloading apps from developer websites in the European Union. In iOS
Valentine’s Day Dea…
02.09.2025
We're less than one week away from Valentine's Day, which falls on Friday, February 14, this year. Similar to years past, many third-party Apple resellers and accessory companies have opened
