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[LannyC]

I was annoyed that it surprised me when I was trying to work around the dead spot on my screen, which is likely a still-unaddressed software problem. It's been years since Apple updates included a list of feature changes. Now, they just do whatever they think is "cool" without informing the user.

 

[twerppoet]

FMost of the significant changes are listed in the first pages of the new iPad Users Guide for each new iPadOS version.

I was annoyed that it surprised me when I was trying to work around the dead spot on my screen, which is likely a still-unaddressed software problem. It's been years since Apple updates included a list of feature changes. Now, they just do whatever they think is "cool" without informing the user.

Most of the significant changes are listed in the first pages of the new iPad Users Guide for each new iPadOS version. They are also announced at the varios Apple events.

For detailed breakdowns of the changes the MacStories site has a very good article each year.

 

[J. A.]

Most recent updates:
iOS and iPadOS 16.1.1, macOS Ventura 13.0.1.

 

[J. A.]

Apple released iOS 16.1.2 for iPhone 8 and later.

 

[Aerofly]

Also iOS 16.2 RC, and iPadOS 16.2 RC for those on Beta releases.

 

[J. A.]

Most recent updates:
iOS and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2, HomePod OS 16.2, watchOS 9.2, and a firmware update for AirTags (2A36)

 

[LannyC]

Be aware, iPadOS 16.2 is a 5 GB download, so budget several hours to install.

 

[twerppoet]

Be aware, iPadOS 16.2 is a 5 GB download, so budget several hours to install.

I didn't time it, but I'm pretty sure none of my devices took more that 15 minutes from beginning to end. Hold in mind they were all updates, not upgrades from iPadOS 15. Also, I used the iCloud update method, not from iTunes on a computer. Might make a difference.

Also, the original upgrade to iPadOS 16 also took less than an hour.

 

[J. A.]

Apple also released iCloud for Windows 14.1, Safari 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, iOS/iPadOS 15.7.2

 

[J. A.]

Today, Apple published:
iOS and iPadOS 16.3
iOS 15.7.3 and iOS 12.5.7
tvOS 16.3
macOS Ventura 13.2
watchOS 9.3
HomePod 16.3

 

[Thomas1977]

Yep ipad is on iOS 16.3 now.

 

[J. A.]

Apple’s latest updates:
tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod software 16.3.1, with performance and stabilty improvements

There were updates for macOS Monterey (12.6.3) and Big Sur (11.7.3) as well.

 

[J. A.]

Today, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1, tvOS 16.3.2, watchOS 9.3.1, macOS 13.2.1, and a software update for the HomePod (16.3.2).

 

[Querty]

Since last update my iPad seems to take quite a bit longer to charge ?

 

[J. A.]

Apple published:
iOS and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, HomePod 16.4 Software, tvOS 16.4