Apple released iOS 16.5 a few days ago. You should upgrade your iPhone as fast as possible because the new release delivers a few key security patches. But Apple also released iOS 16.6 beta 1 for developers. The new beta includes the iMessage Contact Key Verification security feature that Apple announced late last year.
Apple has been improving the iPhone’s security and privacy at every chance it gets. The iMessage Contact Key Verification feature is hardly surprising. It’s the kind of feature many people will need to ensure that nobody is eavesdropping on sensitive iMessage conversations. At the same time, it’s not for everyone, and you’ll soon know whether you fit the criteria.
