The update addresses a security vulnerability and patches an issue some people had with previous updates.
Apple released iOS 16.5.1 (c), a Rapid Security Response update, on July 12 to address a security vulnerability that may have been actively exploited. It also addressed a bug some iPhone users ran into with a previous update.
To download the update, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update, tap Install Now, and follow the onscreen prompts.
This update comes after Apple released iOS 16.5.1 (a) to patch a vulnerability in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari and other third-party browsers on iOS. However, Apple removed access to the update a short time later.
On July 11, Apple said that iOS 16.5.1 (a) might have caused some websites to display incorrectly. The next day, Apple said the latest RSR fixed the issue. Apple introduced RSR updates in December to provide users with significant security fixes more frequently.
Apple also released the first public beta of iOS 17 the same day it released iOS 16.5.1 (C). If you're interested in trying the public beta, here's how you can download it: However, we recommend only downloading a beta on something other than your primary phone in case the upgraded software causes issues.
For more iOS news, check out what iOS 17 features I'm excited about. You can also check out which iPhones iOS 17 will work on and what might be coming to your iPhone with iOS 16.6.
iPhones are very delicate and complicated to use. Its features and systems are made in such a way that they can be continuously updated without any hesitation or worries. These updates help the phone function properly and be able to do what it has been assigned to do.
Hesitating to download such patches and updates could seriously cause your phone to malfunction, but one has to be careful about the source of the updates.
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