Apple released iOS 16.4 last week with a plethora of new additions and bug fixes. However, the update brought its share of issues to the table. The company has already seeded the first developer beta of iOS 16.5 last week, and it will take months before the update is available to the public. Henceforth, the company is planning to release a new iOS 16.4.1 update for iPhone that will fix the prevailing WiFI and Weather issues. Scroll down to read more details on when you can expect iOS 16.4.1 to be released.
Apple planning to release iOS 16.4.1 soon with fixes for WiFI and Weather app issues
The news was shared by a source on Twitter with a reliable record regarding software updates. Apple's iOS 16.4.1 will not be a major update considering the list of changes it will bring to the table. However, it will be an important one as it will house bug fixes for the WiFI and Weather issues. Apart from bug fixes, iOS 16.4.1 will also potentially include security updates for a smooth user experience. As for when you should expect, the company will potentially release iOS 16.4.1 next week or the week after.
If you are not familiar, Apple's iOS 16.4.1 update broke WiFI and the Weather app for some users. Apple has also acknowledged the prevailing issues, and it is working on a fix. Some iPhone models running iOS 16.4 constantly push users to enter WiFi passwords. The platform is also experiencing issues with the Weather app.
This is not the first time iOS has run into issues; however, Apple usually releases an update as soon as it can with the required fixes. As for iOS 16.5, the update is in its initial beta phase and will take its sweet time before reaching users. Henceforth, iOS 16.4.1 will be an update without any beta builds. It will only carry the fixes for bugs that have been plaguing some iPhone users.
iOS 16.4 was a major update that brought new emojis, updated HomeKit architecture, and much more to the mix. While iOS 16.5 is not a major update in comparison to the current update, it does house various changes. For instance, the update brings a new Sports Tab in the stock News app. Additionally, you now also have the option available to initiate screen recording with nothing but your voice using Siri. While the exact launch time frame is unknown at this point, Apple will release iOS 16.5 sometime next month. If you want to try out some remedies, check out fixes for iOS 16 WiFi issues.
We will keep you guys updated on iOS 16.4.1 release soon, so be sure to stick around. Are you experiencing issues on your iPhone running iOS 16.4? Let us know in the comments.
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