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Just Bought an iPhone 15? Make Sure You Update
If you just bought a new iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max, make sure you download the latest software update for the device.
When you open up your new iPhone 15 and begin the setup process, you will be prompted to download the latest iOS 17 software for the device. There’s a really good reason for this.
Shortly after Apple released the iPhone 15 series in September, it issued a new version of iOS 17 for all four models. Dubbed iOS 17.0.2, the software fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup.
This makes it an extremely important upgrade for new iPhone 15 users, so important that carriers like AT&T have put an advisory on their home page.
When you start your iPhone 15’s setup process, you will see the following prompt: “IMPORTANT: Update your software now if you want to transfer your data directly from another iPhone. You can update later if you plan to download from iCloud or set up your iPhone as a new device.”
In other words, if you plan to transfer files from an older iPhone to your new iPhone 15, you’ll want to download iOS 17.0.2 before you start that process.
AT&T notes that if you used “From Another iPhone” and it failed, you will need to connect the new iPhone 15 model to a Mac or PC to reset it and complete the transfer.
Of course, this isn’t the only problem plaguing iPhone 15 users in the weeks since release. Some iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users have run into overheating issues caused by apps putting strain on the processor.
Developers have issued software updates to remedy the issue, but Apple plans to release its own iOS 17.0.3 update for the iPhone 15 series in the coming days.
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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. | |||||||||||||||||
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