Posted 10/16/2023, 12:32:12 PM
Apple Developing In-Store System to Wirelessly Update iPhones in Sealed Boxes
- Apple planning new retail store system to wirelessly update iPhones inside sealed boxes to latest iOS version without opening
- Aims to avoid customers receiving iPhones with outdated software that requires updating
- Proprietary pad-like device placed under iPhone box turns device on, updates iOS, and powers off
- iPhone 15 launched with iOS 17 but 17.0.1 and 17.0.2 fixes were already released
- Goal to implement new wireless software update system in Apple retail stores before end of next year
