iOS 16.3.1

Apple recently released iOS 16.3.1 for the iPhone, and they also released watchOS 9.3.1 for the Apple Watch, macOS 13.2.1 for the Mac, iPadOS 16.3.1 for.

The latest video is from Brandon Butch and it gives us a look at some of the changes in this new update. [Daniel Romero](https://unsplash.com/@rmrdnl?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) [Apple](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/category/apple/), [Apple iPhone](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/category/iphone/) [Learn more](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/disclosure-policy/). [Brandon Butch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPpnxXF4fhs) The majority of the changes in this software update are bug fixes and performance improvements, there is also a range of security updates in this release. [got to see a video](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/whats-new-in-ios-16-3-1-video-14-02-2023/?swcfpc=1) of iOS 16.3.1 in action and now we have another one.

Some iPhone users reported their Google Photos app crashed after they downloaded the latest iOS update.

After updating Google Photos, users should be able to open the app without issue. The update also patched a bug that Apple said might be actively exploited. Google Some users on Google then released an update to the Google Photos app Tuesday morning to address some issues. [iOS 16.3.1 on Monday](/tech/services-and-software/everything-ios-16-3-brings-to-your-iphone/) to fix some iPhone issues, but the update seemed to cause problems for people who use [Google Photos](/tech/services-and-software/5-google-photos-features-you-should-try-now/).

Apple has released iOS 16.3.1 with a number of bug fixes and security patches that address issues with Siri, iCloud, crash detection, and more.

Both issues affect the iPhone 8 and newer, all models of the iPad Pro, the [iPad Air 3rd-generation and later](https://screenrant.com/ipad-air-5-5g-support-bands-speeds/), the iPad 5th-generation and newer, and the iPad Mini 5th-generation and later. [Apple](https://screenrant.com/tag/apple/) released [iOS 16.3.1](https://screenrant.com/tag/ios/) and iPadOS 16.3.1 with a number of bug fixes and security patches that address issues with Siri, iCloud, crash detection, and more. The update also brings general performance and stability improvements for [helped rescue crash victims in California](https://screenrant.com/iphone-14-emergency-sos-via-satellite-rescues-couple/) but has also been known to trigger false alarms when users ride roller coasters or take minor tumbles on ski slopes. [iOS 16.3.1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213635) and iPadOS 16.3.1, the update fixes at least two security vulnerabilities in iPhones and iPads. The patch release follows the previous major update launch of [iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3](https://screenrant.com/ios-163-new-features-explained/) with a slew of new features, including support for Apple ID Security Keys and the HomePod 2, as well as updates to Emergency SOS via Satellite.

The new iOS update comes packed with solutions to different bug fixes.

What We Know About Apple's Big Plans For iPhone 15 On new iPhones and Apple Watches, the Crash Detection feature alerts emergency services if users are unresponsive after a "severe car crash" and is enabled by default, however, some officials have said that the feature has caused several false reports that have logged the time and resources of first responders. A few other fixes in this update include those for iCloud settings and Siri requests for Find My app, and the tech giant also released new software for tvOS, HomePods, and the Mac. The latest update iOS 16.3.1 includes optimisations for the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro's Crash Detection feature, which has been criticised by some search and rescue personnel for causing false alarms during winter sports activities. The iOS 16.3.1 also brings Siri requests for Find My and more Crash Detection optimisations for iPhones. The new update comes just two weeks after the roll out of iOS 16.3, an update that brought Security Keys for Apple ID and support for the new HomePod.

If you're a Google Photos user, it looks like you should hold off on updating to iOS 16.3.1 for the moment. Users say that the update breaks compatibility ...

We’ll be sure to update this story if we learn anything else about this problem, such as a timeline for a fix. If you’re a Google Photos user, it looks like you should hold off on updating to iOS 16.3.1 for the moment. As of right now, Google hasn’t commented on this problem. Again, it’s only been a few hours since iOS 16.3.1’s release. [eye on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-photos/id962194608) for an update. [available on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-photos/id962194608) to fix this problem.