Apple Releases iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 With Bug Fixes and Security Updates
By AppleVis, 24 July, 2023
Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team
Apple has today released iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 to the public. While these
updates seem to be relatively minor, they do bring a few notable bug fixes
for Braille and VoiceOver users.
These releases resolve an issue introduced in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 for
users of Braille displays.
If the "turn pages while panning" feature was enabled, they may have
experienced frozen panning buttons after reaching the end of the page in
certain apps.
With these new updates, this issue has been resolved.
Furthermore, Apple appears to have resolved the problem where VoiceOver
speech output would spontaneously stop.
Additionally, an improvement has been made for braille display users who
utilize Live Captions. Previously, new incoming text would interrupt their
reading position and place them at the start of the line.
Now, as new text arrives, braille display users can continue reading from
where they left off without interruption.
At this time, we have not identified any other bug fixes, enhancements, or
newly introduced issues that specifically impact the experience of blind and
low vision users in these updates. We will continue to closely monitor the
situation and provide updates as necessary.
According to Apple's release notes for the updates, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6
include unspecified bug fixes and security improvements.
We strive to provide the most comprehensive and accurate information about
the accessibility status of Apple software releases. However, as a small
team, it is impossible for us to test every device, configuration,
application, and use case.
iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 are available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings >
General > Software Update) via Finder on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later,
or via iTunes on a PC or Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier.
Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and tvOS 16.6
By AppleVis, 24 July, 2023
Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team
Apple has today released macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and tvOS 16.6 to
the public.
Given Apple's current focus on its forthcoming major platform updates set
for release in the fall, it comes as no surprise that today's updates do not
introduce any notable new features or enhancements, instead being
performance and stability releases.
As of now, we haven't identified any bug fixes, enhancements, or newly
introduced bugs that specifically affect the experience of blind and low
vision users in these updates. We will continue to monitor the situation and
provide updates if needed.
According to Apple's release notes for the updates, they include unspecified
bug fixes and security improvements.
We strive to provide the most comprehensive and accurate information about
the accessibility status of Apple software releases. However, as a small
team, it is impossible for us to test every device, configuration,
application, and use case.
To install macOS Ventura 13.5, choose System Settings from the Apple menu,
select General in the table, click Software Update in the scroll area, and
click the Update Now button to begin the update process. If other updates
are available, you can click "More info" to see details about them and
select specific updates to install.
watchOS 9.6 is available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General >
Software Update) or by going to the Watch app on your iPhone and navigating
to General> Software Update. To install the update, your Watch must be
connected to its charger and have at least 50% battery power.
To install tvOS 16.6 on Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, go to the Settings
channel, then look for the System section near the bottom. From here, look
for Software Updates under Maintenance, then select Update Software and
Download and Install. Wait for your Apple TV to download the update. Don't
disconnect or unplug your Apple TV until the update completes.
AppleVis.
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