Apple has released iOS 16.6.1, an emergency update for iPhones, to fix two serious flaws that have been actively exploited by attackers to deliver spyware without user interaction.
iOS 17 RC version is now available for beta users and the stable release is expected on Sept. 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET for non-beta users, featuring upgrades to Messages, Phone, and FaceTime apps, new features like Contact Posters and NameDrop, and the introduction of Standby mode.
Apple has published an in-depth breakdown of the new features that will be coming to iOS 17 later this year, including a journal app, collaborative Apple Music playlists, and AirDrop over internet, among others.
iOS 17 will be available to download next week, but some older iPhone models, including the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, won't be compatible with the new operating system.
iOS 17, the latest operating system update from Apple, will bring new features such as live voicemail screening, standby mode, FaceTime improvements, and Adaptive Audio to enhance user experience on their flagship products including the iPhone and AirPods.
iOS 17 introduces new features and settings, but not all may be loved by users, and fortunately, there are ways to disable them if desired.
Apple has released new versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, introducing new features for iOS 17 and the Mac such as 3D objects, Stickers, inline predictions for text, collaboration during FaceTime calls, and the ability to open suggested documents or presentations when searching.
Apple has released iOS 17.0.1 and iPadOS 17.0.1 updates, offering bug fixes and security updates for eligible devices.
Apple has launched its iPhone 15 models and MacRumors has provided a series of how-to articles to help users navigate the new features, while iOS 17 comes pre-installed with the new models and MacRumors has also provided in-depth feature guides for the new software.
Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, but it's uncertain how long iOS 16 will continue receiving updates.
Apple's latest iPhone software update, iOS 17, now allows users to select a search engine other than Google's when browsing in private mode, addressing the issue of difficulty in switching search engines that has been at the center of the US government's antitrust suit against Google.
Apple had a busy week with the release of iOS 17, the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, and updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro.
Some iPhone users are reporting that their privacy settings are being changed without consent after updating to iOS 17, with significant locations and iPhone analytics options being turned on by default.
Apple's iOS 17 update introduces the StandBy feature, which allows users to access important information from third-party apps with a glance, and although the number of supported apps is currently limited, it is expected to grow in the future.
Apple has released the iOS 17.0.3 update for iPhone and iPadOS 17.0.3 update for iPads, addressing an overheating issue on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and a kernel vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers.
iOS 17 brings significant new features and upgrades to streamline iPhone usage, including StandBy mode, interactive widgets, improved messaging with Live Stickers and voice note transcription, enhanced autocorrect, adaptive audio for AirPods Pro, and accessibility improvements, making it a quality-of-life upgrade for iPhone users.
Apple is set to release its iOS 17.1 update by October 24th, which will address radiation levels in the iPhone 12 and includes other features such as an Apple Music favorites system and support for AirDrop over the internet.
