Apple releases iOS 16.3.1 with improved Crash Detection feature

Tech giant, Apple, on Monday, launched the newest version of its operating system, iOS 16.3.1. The new update does not bring any major changes to iOS devices but instead focuses on patching glitches and security vulnerabilities.

According to Apple’s release notes, the new update addresses three main issues plaquing iOS devices. The first is an issue with the Crash Detection feature on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Some users had reportedly experienced false alert notifications while strolling about amusement parks or while engaging in certain sports activities.

Additionally, the update fixes bugs with Siri requests for Find My devices and an issue that could cause iCloud to become unresponsive.

Here are the full release notes for iOS 16.3.1

• iCloud settings may be unresponsive or incorrectly display if apps are using iCloud
• Siri requests for Find My may not work
• Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models

Apart from iOS 16.3.1, the company also released updates for iPadOS, macOS Ventura, and watchOS. These updates do not bring any major changes other than introducing some quality-of-life changes and improved performance.

For users who want to install the latest iOS 16.3.1 update, they can follow the steps given below.

How to download the new iOS 16.3.1 update?

• Launch the Settings app and head over to the General section.
• Then, click on Software Update. Wait for the page to reload.
• After an update prompt appears on the screen, tap on Download and Install.
• Agree to the terms of service and wait for the update to install on your device.
• Congratulations! You have now successfully updated your device to the new iOS 16.3.1.

Besides the bug fixes, the new update also contains a patch for an actively exploited arbitrary code execution vulnerability in WebKit/Safari and another kernel vulnerability.