iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3 Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models
iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3 for iPhone and iPad have been released for users who are not updating to iOS 17.2 or iPadOS 17.2, either because they have not yet updated, are not able to run iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 on their devices, or because they are not interested in doing so.
Specifically, the iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3 are available for iPhone 8 series and later, iPhone X and later, iPad Pro 1st generation and later, iPad mini 5th gen and later, and iPad 5th gen or later.
The software update includes security fixes and is therefore recommended for all eligible users.