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When Will Apple Release iOS 17.1.2?

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4 months ago

11/27/2023

Apple’s reportedly prepping a new iOS 17.1.2 update for iPhone and the software should touch down in the near future.

According to a report from MacRumors, Apple’s testing iOS 17.1.2 behind the scenes. The software has shown up in web analytics, a sign the software is being readied for a global release.

Apple hasn’t confirmed the update, but this is the same way we found out the company was working on iOS 17.0.3 and iOS 17.1.1 upgrades for iPhone.

We don’t know what’s on board iOS 17.1.2, but given its status as a point upgrade (iOS x.x.x), the firmware should deliver bug fixes for ongoing problems with iOS 17 and iPhone.

iOS 17.1.1 failed to fix ongoing Wi-Fi issues plaguing iPhone users. Apple recently fixed charging issues impacting BMW’s, but owners of GM cars are saying wireless charging is busted on the latest versions of iOS 17.

Apple hasn’t confirmed iOS 17.1.2 so we don’t have an official release date for the firmware. That being said, it should arrive sometime this week.

The company pushed iOS 16.1.2 to iPhone users on November 30th back in the fall of 2022 and we could see the company use similar timing for iOS 17.1.2.

This timing also makes sense given that Apple will likely push a much larger version of iOS 17 in mid-December and the company will probably want to put some space between the two releases.

Apple’s currently working iOS 17.2 for all iOS 17-powered iPhones and it’s currently in beta testing. We expect it to arrive in mid-December ahead of the holidays.

4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 17.4.1 & 11 Reasons You Should

Install iOS 17.4.1 for Better Security

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If security is important to you, think about installing Apple's iOS 17.4.1 update right away.

The iOS 17.4.1 update includes two security patches. These patches will help keep your device and its data protected from harm. And that makes iOS 17.4.1 an important upgrade.

If you missed iOS 17.4 and older software, you'll get the security patches from updates you missed when you upgrade to iOS 17.4.1.

iOS 17.4 had four security patches on board.

The update also delivered quantum security protection for iMessage. The company says the upgrade gives iMessage "the strongest security properties of any at-scale messaging protocol in the world."

The iOS 17.3 update brought 15 new security patches to iPhone. The software also added Stolen Device Protection to iPhone.

It increases the security of your iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID to gain access to passwords, make purchases in Safari, and more. This is useful if someone gets access to your iPhone and its passcode.

iOS 17.2 delivered 10 new security patches to iPhone. If you wish to find out more, you can head on over to Apple's security site for the details.

iOS 17.2 also included iMessage Contact Key Verification which improves the security of iMessage. The company also fixed an exploit that let the Flipper Zero multi-tool lock up iPhones.

iOS 17.1.2 had two security patches on board. Both were related to WebKit. If you want to learn more, you can do so right here.

iOS 17.1 brought 18 security fixes to iPhone. It addressed issues within Weather, Status Bar, WebKit, and more.

iOS 17.0.3 brought two patches for two security issues Apple identified within the software. If you want to read about the patches, head here.

iOS 17.0.1 delivered three important patches to iPhone. If you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website.

As for iOS 17 itself, it brought 40+ new security patches with it. A staggering number to say the least. If you want to learn more about them, head over to Apple.

In addition to those patches, iOS 17 brings some additional enhancements to privacy and security including improvements to Communication Safety beyond Messages.

It now includes content sent by AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, FaceTime, and the systemwide photo picker. You now have an option to blur out sensitive photos and videos before you choose to view them.

There's also an expanded Lockdown Mode which will help protect you against cyber attacks.

Apple's also improved sharing permissions and you now have more control over what you share with the apps on your device.

The company also notes that starting in iOS 17, Voice Memos encrypts the titles of recordings stored in iCloud, in addition to the recordings themselves.

If you skipped older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 17.4.1 update as well.