{"id":23153,"date":"2022-12-13T19:03:14","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/13\/install-the-new-ios-16-2-update-to-improve-your-privacy-and-security-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-12-13T19:03:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:03:14","slug":"install-the-new-ios-16-2-update-to-improve-your-privacy-and-security-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/13\/install-the-new-ios-16-2-update-to-improve-your-privacy-and-security-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"Install the New iOS 16.2 Update to Improve Your Privacy and Security \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Available today, the iOS 16.2 unlocks an Advanced Data Protection<\/a> mode for your iCloud storage. This optional setting expands iCloud\u2019s use of End-to-End Encryption, providing increased security for device and message backups, notes, photos, Safari bookmarks, and more.<\/p>\n

This is the exact thing you\u2019ll need in the event of a data breach. With End-to-End Encryption, your iCloud data can only be decrypted on trusted devices. Note that Advanced Data Protection requires an account recovery method in case you lose access to your account.<\/p>\n

Additionally, iOS 16.2 includes Apple Music Sing, a karaoke tool that\u2019s integrated directly in Apple\u2019s music player. Assuming that you own a compatible device<\/a>, you can sing along to your favorite songs (or perform a duet with a friend) while adjusting the song\u2019s original vocal level.<\/p>\n

The update also improves HomeKit\u2019s architecture, likely to streamline Matter implementation. As you may know, the Matter standard promises to make all smart home devices compatible regardless of their branding. (Unfortunately, Matter\u2019s rollout<\/a> is very slow and rocky.)<\/p>\n

To manually install the iOS 16.2 update, open your iPhone\u2019s Settings and navigate to \u201cGeneral.\u201d You\u2019ll see an option titled \u201cSoftware Update.\u201d Tap it to see if the update is available for your device\u2014rollout may take a few days, mind you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n