Apple recently released the Release Candidate version of iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2, watchOS 9.3 and tvOS 16.3. Apple also released the latest updates for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max and HomePod.
After updating iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max to the latest iOS 16.3 RC version, users will notice that the green flashing horizontal lines issue is fixed. You can check the complete changelog of these updates which are mentioned below.
iOS 16.3 RC:
General
- There are no new release notes for this beta software update.
AirPods/Pro/Max:
Apple today released a new update for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. The latest update comes with the build number 5B59 for AirPods 2 while the AirPods 3, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max grabbed this update with the version number 5B58.
Changelog:
- Bug fixes and other improvements
HomePod
After updating iPhones, Watches, Macs, TVs, and AirPods with the latest update, Apple rolled out HomePod 16.3 software beta update. Below you can check the changelog.
HomePod software version 16.3 includes support for new features for your HomePod. This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
- Temperature and humidity sensing measures your indoor climate with HomePod (2nd generation) and HomePod mini
- Remastered ambient sounds are more immersive and can now be added to scenes, automation, and alarms in the Home app
- Find My on HomePod now enables you to ask Siri for the location of friends and family, if they have shared it with you Recurring Home automation can be set up using just your voice
- Siri confirmation tone will now play to indicate when smart home requests are completed for accessories that may not visibly show a change or are located in a different room
- Audio tuning optimizes spoken content such as podcasts for even greater clarity on HomePod (2nd generation) and HomePod (1st generation)
- Updated volume controls on HomePod (1st generation) give you more granular adjustments at lower volumes.