Apple releases iOS 17.4.1, iPadOS 17.4.1, and new visionOS update: Heres whats changed

Apple is rolling out updates to iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. The new iOS 17.14.1, iPadOS 17.14.1, and visionOS 1.1.1 updates are being rolled out to eligible iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro. These aren’t your major updates, but rather granular updates that provide bug fixes and other improvements. Also Read: iPhone 15 Price Drops To Rs 49,999 In Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Should You Buy It Now?

Apple updates iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS

As per Apple, these updates bring bug fixes and security updates. However, Apple hasn’t outlined the exact fixes that it’s doing. Nonetheless, it’s always a good idea to be on the latest version, especially when the changelog mentions security updates, as is the case with iOS 17.4.1. Also, Apple has recommended to update to this new iPhone version. Also Read: iPhone 17 Pro Users Report Colour Fading Issue: Cosmic Orange Turning Pink

iOS 17.4 itself is a significant update. It brings third-party app store support to iOS. This means iPhone users on iOS 17.4 or 17.4.1 can install third-party app stores and download apps. However, this change is only effective in the European Union as it complies with the regulations of the Digital Markets Act. Also Read: Apple’s First Foldable iPhone May Now Arrive In 2027: Here’s Why

Apart from this update, Apple also released iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 with build number 2H330. Apple usually doesn’t offer any new features to its older versions of the operating systems. The same is the case with this one. This update is nothing but a compatibility update that focuses on bug fixes and security updates.

Eligible devices for iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1

– iPhone XS and later

— iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.

Eligible devices for iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7

– iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation

— iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation

Apple releases iOS 17.4.1, iPadOS 17.4.1

Here’s how to update on eligible devices

Step 1: Head to Settings on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: Tap on General.

Step 3: Click on the Software Update tab.

Step 4: Tap on Update Now.

Step 5: Enter your passcode and your iPhone/iPad should automatically download and install the update.

Your device should restart after the update is completed. You can check the updated version of the iOS/iPadOS in Settings in the Software Update tab.

In other news about Apple, the company has caught itself in another legal tussle. This time it is with the United States Department of Justice as it has filed a lawsuit against Apple over monopolizing the smartphone market with its devices and services. You can read the full story here.