The Apple of Betas: iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6
Apple has been busy in its tech kitchen, cooking up the fifth betas of the upcoming iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 updates. The software, which is hotter than a stolen iPhone, comes two weeks after the release of the fourth betas.
The Beta Life
Registered developers can opt into the betas faster than you can say "Siri, where are my keys?" All they need to do is open up the Settings app, go to Software Update, tap on the “Beta Updates” option and toggle on the iOS 16 Developer Beta. Note that an Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta. So, no, your grandma can’t do it with her bingo club account.
iMessage Contact Key Verification
The iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 may lay the groundwork for iMessage Contact Key Verification. This feature is designed to let Apple device owners verify they are messaging with their intended recipients rather than some sneaky hacker who’s intercepted their messages.
In the first beta, there were hints of iMessage Contact Key, but the option was not fully enabled and the references have since been removed. So, it’s about as clear as a foggy day in San Francisco whether we can expect to see this in iOS 16.6.
The Art Conclusion
In the world of tech, Apple continues to seed its way to the top with the latest betas of iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6. While we’re still in the dark about the iMessage Contact Key Verification, one thing’s for sure, Apple isn’t about to let any malicious entities intercept your messages. So, keep your eyes peeled for the latest updates and remember, an Apple beta a day keeps the hackers away.
"Apple’s seeding betas, making moves like a cheetah,
iOS and iPadOS updates, they’re the new leaders.
With iMessage Key Verification in the creation,
They’re taking a stand against malicious conversation."
Source: MacRumors
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