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Official released version of iPadOS 16.3. Added support for HomePod (2nd generation)

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On January 23, local time, Apple began to distribute the official version “iPadOS 16.3” to general users. iPads that support the same OS can be updated.

The official version of “iPadOS 16.3” is now available for general users

iPadOS 16.3 adds support for the recently announced HomePod (2nd generation), introduces advanced data protection for iCloud, security keys for Apple ID, and Siri not responding to music requests correctly Measures get taken to address issues that may arise.

Release notes are below.

This update includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

  • Advanced Data Protection for iCloud expands the categories of iCloud data protected by end-to-end encryption to a total of 23 categories, including iCloud backups, notes and photos, ensuring your information is stay safe even if there is a data breach in the cloud Can protect
  • A security key for your Apple ID can improve account security by requiring a physical security key when signing in with two-factor authentication on new devices.
  • Compatible with HomePod (2nd generation)
  • Fixed an issue where brush strokes drawn with Apple Pencil or fingers in Freeboard would sometimes not appear in the shared board
  • Addresses an issue where Siri would sometimes not respond correctly to music requests

Some features may not be available depending on the region or Apple device. For security content of Apple software updates, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

Devices that can install “iPadOS 16.3” are as follows. Supports all iPad Pro 9.7-inch and later, iPad Air (3rd generation) and later iPad Air, iPad (5th generation) and later, iPad mini (5th generation) and later iPad mini.

iPad Pro Other iPads
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)
  • iPad (9th generation)
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad (5th generation)

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