iOS 17.4.1 Rolling Out With Bug Fixes 6w5i1p Security Updates Alongside iPadOS 17.4.1: How to

Apple is yet to announce details of the security improvements introduced with the iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 updates. 27l38

Written by David Delima | Updated: 22 March 2024 11:42 IST

iOS 17.4.1 Rolling Out With Bug Fixes, Security Updates Alongside iPadOS 17.4.1: How to

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iOS 17.4 arrived earlier this month with major changes to App Store policies in the EU

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iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 were rolled out on Thursday
Apple says these updates contain security updates for eligible devices
The firm also rolled out iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 for older devices

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iOS 17.4.1 is rolling out to eligible iPhone models, bringing a few bug fixes and security updates in tow, according to iOS 17.4 — the update that brought for third party app stores in the European Union (EU), transcripts for Apple Podcasts, and new emoji — on March 5. The company's latest iOS software update has been released alongside iPadOS 17.4.1, which also contains some of these important fixes.

Just like previous iOS 17 releases, the latest update to iOS 17.4.1 is available to on iPhone X, and some older iPad models can and install iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7.

Apple's release notes state that the latest iOS 17.4.1 update delivers "important bug fixes and security updates" and says it is recommended for all s. However, the company's page does not currently reveal details of security flaws that were fixed and states that details will be provided in the future. The company also displays the same message for the iPadOS 17.4.1 update on its website.

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Earlier this month, Apple rolled out iOS 17.4 with several changes for s in the EU. In order to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, the company now allows third party app stores in the EU, while s in the region are presented with options to set third party browsers as the default app on iOS. These changes are limited to iOS in the EU — iPadOS 17.4 was also released at the same time, without any of these features.

The update to iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 also brought for new emoji — mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads. s who have updated to the latest versions will be able to send these emoji and view them in various apps, after updating to iOS 17.4 or iPadOS 17.4.

Appe also improved its Stolen Device Protection feature with the update to iOS 17.4, while enabling transcription for Apple Podcasts. iPhone 15 series will be able to see battery cycle count, manufacture date, and the date of first use in the Battery Health sections in the Settings app.

In order to and install the iOS 17.4.1 update on your iPhone, you can open the Settings app and tap on General > Software Update > Install Now. The process is the same for iPadOS 17.4.1, and you should ensure that your devices are connected to a charger while installing these updates.

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