Apple has released a software update to iOS 16.2 beta 3 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 3 today that includes an important security fix. Details of the problem are not currently available, but the update is marked clearly as a security-specific fix.
It’s also possible that there is no actual security fix. The update could be a test to demonstrate Apple’s Rapid Security Response system. This new feature allows security updates that do not affect the device firmware to optionally be installed automatically.
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