iPhone has been coming up with newer models and releasing them consistently this month. The latest release was the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. With a lot of software updates and bug fixes, Apple finally released iOS 17.7.1.
This update was released on October 28, 2024, and is also available in 42 languages. The total update s of 1.38 GB. The update features many security fixes without really bringing any other visible changes for that part. The main reason for this update was that Apple was facing some security issues with some models of the iPhone.
The main issue was that the attackers who had physical access were able to view sensitive information. This bug was fixed. This is available for iPhone XS, and iPad Pro 10.5-inch, 11-inch, 13-inch, 1st and 2nd generation and later, and the iPad mini 5th generation and later.
This update is focused on features like Safari, Siri, Shortcuts, Voiceover, etc, and is recommended for all users. There were no additional features added to this update so users who are looking for more interface changes would be disappointed; the new feature updates are due for the iOS 18 update.
Apple today has released an iOS 18 update which includes iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more. But this update will not be running to its full potential until iOS 17.7.1 is updated which is crucial to keep the device secure.
The new update, the iOS 18 brings extra features including the ability to record live phone calls, switch to front cam using the camera control buttons on the iPhone 16 models, and even has a feature that introduces the Hearing test and Hearing Aid features for Airpods Pro 2.
Users will also be able to customize the Control Centre and change the home screen. It also brings a password app that helps find all the saved usernames and passwords. There is also another hidden app in the folder which will appear on all iPhones running iOS 18 whether the user has chosen to hide apps or not.
The ios 18.1 also features some Apple Intelligence features like a more conversational Siri, the ability to type to ask Siri, writing tools for summarising text or long paragraphs, proofreading the part where the cursor is, and a Clean Up feature in Photos to remove unwanted images from the background. This update is also available in a number of languages and the Apple Intelligence also works in those languages until you have an iPhone Pro Model or higher version.
No matter which updates you want, to update on your phone or other Apple devices, you should head to Settings→ General→Software update on your iPhone. Here, you will find the 17.7.1 and 18 updates will appear. Users may confuse themselves into clicking the 18 update first but then it is crucial to understand that the 17.7.1 update has to be done as it checks out the security bugs and issues.
