iOS 16.6 Beta Released Ahead of Apple WWDC 2023: Everything You Need to Know

Apple is gearing up for the next iOS update, version 16.6, as it moves into an enhanced internal testing phase, according to a recent report. This development suggests that the iPhone maker is nearing the release of the first beta version of iOS 16.6, which will be available to developers and public beta testers in the coming days.

According to MacRumors sources, Apple’s confirmation that iOS 16.5 will be available to the public this week suggests that a beta version of iOS 16.6 can be expected later this week or early next week. Apple has been conducting internal testing of iOS 16.6 since early April, and it’s expected to be one of the last updates in the iOS 16 software cycle.

This is in line with Apple’s plan to announce iOS 17 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month, after which its development focus will shift to the new update. Given the proximity of the iOS 17 announcement, iOS 16.6 is likely to be a relatively minor update. According to the report, the specific additions, changes and bug fixes included in iOS 16.6 are not public.

However, Apple had previously announced that iMessage Contact Key Verification, an optional security feature, would be introduced sometime in 2023. The exact release date for this feature has not yet been confirmed.

After WWDC starting on June 5, iOS 16.6 is expected to be released to the general public in the coming weeks. So far, there is no evidence that Apple has tested iOS 16.7. It is still early to expect new updates after iOS 16.6.

Apple users and developers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of iOS 16.6 and hope for new improvements and fixes to enhance the device user experience. With WWDC on the horizon, the announcement of iOS 17 and the exciting features it might bring is still awaited.

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