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When Will Apple Release iOS 17.2 for iPhone?
Now that Apple’s confirmed the next big software update for iPhone, a lot of people are asking about the iOS 17.2 release date. While we can’t give you an exact date, we can help you set proper expectations.
iOS 17.2 is currently in beta testing for iPhone and the milestone upgrade is set to deliver a new batch of features and under-the-hood improvements to compatible iPhone models.
Apple hasn’t confirmed an iOS 17.2 release date or release window. Unlike the company’s iOS 17.1 update, which got a release window from a French regulatory group, we probably won’t get an announcement ahead of time.
That being said, Apple is a company that often sticks to predictable patterns and this helps provide a potential window for the iOS 17.2 release date for iPhone.
As of right now, we expect iOS 17.2 to roll out in December, probably sometime next week. Here’s why.
Apple’s currently on its final iOS 17.2 beta, also known as the Release Candidate or RC, which means the software’s release date is closer than ever. This lines up perfectly with Apple’s usual strategy for iOS x.2 software updates.
The past two iOS x.2 updates, iOS 16.2 and iOS 15.2, both arrived in mid-December. Last year, iOS 16.2 landed on Tuesday, December 13th. iOS 15.2 arrived on Monday, December 13th back in 2021.
So while we can’t give you an exact date, don’t be surprised if iOS 17.2 touches down next week on December 11th or December 12th.
iOS 17.2 will be another feature-rich software update for iPhone. The firmware carries a number of changes including Apple’s Journal app, a new Translate option for the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button, iMessage Contact Key Verification, and a lot more.
The software will arrive alongside new updates for macOS Sonoma (macOS Sonoma 14.2), watchOS 10 (watchOS 10.2), and others.
Once Apple pushes iOS 17.2 to iPhone, you can expect it to put a new iOS 17.3 update into beta testing soon after.
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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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