Apple patches iPhone bugs with new iOS update

iPhone users can now install iOS 17.4.1, a “bug fix” update on the major upgrade released early this month. iPadOS 17.4.1 is also available for tablet users.

And Vision Pro got its own patch, but there are no updates out Thursday for Mac or Apple Watch.

iOS 17.4.1 takes out iPhone ibugs

iOS 17.4 is one of the most significant upgrades to the operating system ever. However, most of the changes are available only in Europe. In the EU, the new version brought in sideloading of applications, the option to truly change the default browser, and more. The rest of the world got a smaller update with new emoji and a more secure version of iMessage

iOS 17.4.1 offers only some tweaks to the major upgrade from March 5. The release notes indicate the new version is about fixing bugs, stating simply, “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.”

How to install these patches

iPhone and iPad users can install the new iOS and iPadOS versions directly by opening the Settingsapp and going to General > Software Update. Alternatively, you can update your devices by connecting them to a Mac (or to a PC running iTunes).

They are available for 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.