Apple released iSO 16.4 with a plethora of major changes, including new emojis, an updated HomeKit architecture, and much more. While the latest changes were more than a welcome addition, the update broke the WiFi and Weather app. It was previously rumored that Apple was working on a new iOS 16.4.1 update that will carry fixes for the WiFI and Weather app issues. Now, it has been confirmed that Apple is indeed working on the update, which will be released in the coming weeks.
Apple is testing iOS 16.4.1 internally with a fix for iOS 16.4's WiFi and Weather app issues
It has recently been reported by MacRumors that Apple is confirmed to be testing iOS 16.4.1 for all compatible iPhone models. If you are not familiar, the update will carry the required fixes for the WiFi and Weather app issues. To check if you are affected by the issue, simply open the Weather app on your iPhone. You will see the location that you are in, but no further details are present. Fortunately, Apple's forthcoming iOS 16.4.1 update will fix the issue.
As for the WiFi issue on iPhone models, it asks users to enter the passwords at intervals. Users complained about the issue after Apple released its latest iOS 16.4 update to the public. iOS 16.4 is a major update considering the number of changes it brings to the table. However, it did release with its share of issues as well.
Apart from iOS 16.4.1, Apple has also released iOS 16.5 to developers for testing purposes. However, the update is in its initial beta stage and will take time before it is released to the general public. iOS 16.5 will also bring a handful of new features to the table. You can learn more details on updates in our beta post.
iOS 16.4.1 will be directly released to the public in the coming weeks. This means that Apple has not seeded any developer betas that mention the fix. You can expect the update to be released next week or the week after. Yet, the final word rests with Apple, so be sure to take the news with a grain of salt. We will update you guys as soon as further details are available.
Apple's iOS 16 update was released with various issues and bugs that continue to this day. The company was expected to release iOS 17 as a maintenance update that focuses on the platform's stability. The latest reports suggest that iOS 17 will bring major changes to the table, including a revamped Control Center.
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