iOS 16.6 build 20G5026e

20G5026e
Build of iOS 16
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iOS 16.6 build 20G5026e is the official Beta 1 release of iOS 16.6, which was released to Apple developers on 19 May 2023, then to public beta testers a few days later.[1][2]

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This build seemingly lays the groundwork for the Contact Key Verification feature for iMessage, suggesting its inclusion in a future version of iOS.[3] This feature would later be implemented in iOS 17.2 Beta 1.

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