The initial release of iOS 16.3 was in June, which allows users to call silently with Emergency SOS and provides improved two-factor security and advanced data protection.Īpple's Emergency SOS service was upgraded to call silently make calls if you enable the function via a slider option (useful in situations where an attacker might be present). It is unclear how long the vulnerabilities have been plaguing devices, as Apple says it ‘doesn't disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available.’ The flaw found in Webkit was detected by an anonymous researcher and the one if Kernel was spotted by Xinru Chi of Pangu Lab and Ned Williamson of Google Project Zero.Īpple also notes that The Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto’s Munk School also assisted with finding these security issues. The updated operating system has patches for two security issues that were foundĪpple's release notes show that the iOS 16.3.1 update includes multiple bug fixes, addressing issues with iCloud and Siri, along with more Crash Detection optimizations. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.Apple released the iOS 16.3.1 on Monday. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews.
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