Manual test run for `1.73.x Release` on `iPad` or `iPhone` running `iOS 16`

[Uni-verse]

Installer

• [x] Check that installer is close to the size of the last release
• [x] Check the Brave version in About and make sure it is EXACTLY as expected

Data

• [x] Verify that data from the previous build appears in the updated build as expected (bookmarks, history, etc.)
• [x] Verify that cookies from the previous build are preserved after upgrade
• [x] Verify saved passwords are retained after upgrade
• [x] Verify stats are retained after upgrade
• [x] Verify sync chain created in the previous version is still retained on upgrade
• [x] Verify per-site settings are preserved after upgrade

Navigation

• [x] Verify search works from the search box on NTP
• [x] Verify all actions in toolbar both in top and bottom positions
• [x] Verify navigating social media and video sites does not cause loading issues when scrolling or reloading pages

Reader Mode

• [x] Visit https://theverge.com, open any article, verify the reader mode icon is shown in the URL bar
• [x] Verify tapping on the reader mode icon opens the article in reader mode

Brave Rewards/Ads

• [x] Verify wallet is auto-created after enabling Rewards

Sync

• [x] Verify you are able to create a Sync chain on the device and add other devices to the chain via QR code/code words

Brave News

• [x] Verify Brave News opt-in is shown on a clean install
• [x] Verify once opted-in Brave News starts showing articles

VPN

• [x] Verify purchasing VPN subscription will install VPN profile and establish connection

Bravery settings

• [x] Ensure blocking ads work using Standard and Aggressive settings

App linker

• [x] Long-press on a link in the Twitter app to get the share picker, choose Brave. Verify Brave doesn't crash after opening the link

Session storage

• [x] Verify that tabs restore when closed, including active tab

[Uni-verse]

Verified on iPhone X running iOS 16.7.10 using version 1.73 (91)