Apple Preparing iOS 16.5.1 Update for iPhone, Expected to Focus on Bug Fixes and Improvements

It appears that Apple is gearing up to release an iOS 16.5.1 update for the iPhone. While the exact release date remains unclear, it is anticipated that the update will be available either this week or the following week. Typically, minor updates like iOS 16.5.1 primarily concentrate on addressing bugs, improving stability, and providing security patches, rather than introducing new features.

One notable issue addressed in the iOS 16.6 beta, released last month, involves the compatibility of Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with iPhones running iOS 16.5. Thankfully, the problem was resolved in the beta version, suggesting that the fix will likely be included in iOS 16.5.1.

At the recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple unveiled the first beta of iOS 17. This major update is set to be publicly released later this year and will be compatible with iPhone XS and newer models. iOS 17 brings a host of exciting new features, including a StandBy mode for landscape charging, interactive Home Screen widgets, improved autocorrect, a Journal app, and more. In a departure from the norm, Apple has made developer betas available without the requirement of a $99/year Apple Developer program membership.

Earlier this month, Apple disclosed that 81% of all active iPhones were running iOS 16. However, with the introduction of the iOS 17 beta, that percentage is expected to have declined. It is highly likely that Apple will release iOS 17 in September, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 15 models.