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What Will the iOS 17.1.1 Update Fix?
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iOS 17.1.1 update for iPhone. We expect the software to arrive in November and the software should fix ongoing problems with iOS 17. But what will it fix?
In late October, Apple pushed iOS 17.1 to iPhone. The software, a milestone upgrade, delivered new features, security patches, and bug fixes to compatible iPhone models.
Unfortunately, the software didn’t fix some of the more glaring issues impacting the iPhone’s most up-to-date operating system. And that’s left many iPhone users are desperate for a new version of the software.
Apple’s currently working on a new iOS 17.2 milestone upgrade. The software is currently in beta testing and we expect it to arrive in December ahead of the holidays.
Fortunately, it looks like Apple will patch up some iOS 17 problems before iOS 17.2 is released.
Earlier this month we heard that iOS 17.1.1 is in development. A point upgrade, the software will most likely fix lingering bugs and performance issues impacting iPhone.
There are currently three potential bug fixes on our radar, but iOS 17.1.1 could certainly carry more, or less, on board. Given there won’t be a beta, we won’t know what iOS 17.1.1 fixes until Apple pushes it out to iPhone users around the world.
- Potential Fix #1: Fix for Wi-Fi connectivity issues. iPhone users running iOS 17 have run into slow speeds and dropped connections in the weeks since iOS 17’s release.
Apple says it fixed the Wi-Fi problems in iOS 17.2 which means a remedy is ready to go. So, there’s a high probability iOS 17.1.1 has the same fix on board.
- Potential Fix #2: Fix for an iPhone 15 wireless charging issue impacting BMW owners.
Apple says it plans to fix the issue with a software update later this year. This is another good bet for iOS 17.1.1.
- Potential Fix #3: Fix for an issue where an iPhone randomly restarts at night which disables functions like the alarm.
This one is a little more unclear. As far as we know, Apple hasn’t confirmed a fix for this problem and we haven’t seen a definitive fix emerge on board the iOS 17.2 beta.
So those are the potential fixes on our radar right now. It’s possible the software addresses additional bugs and/or performance problems.
The good news is that we should find out for sure in the near future. Keep an eye out for iOS 17.1.1 around 10AM Pacific in the days ahead.
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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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