Apple urges iPhone users to update their phones now as a matter of importance

  • Apple has advised all iPhone users to update their iPhone software ASAP
  • There’s a very good reason why
  • The latest update, iOS 17.4.1, is an addition to iOS 17.4

Published on Mar 25, 2024 at 5:07 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Mar 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

Apple has issued an alert advising all iPhone users to update their iPhone software ASAP – and there’s a very good reason why.

The latest update, iOS 17.4.1, an addition to iOS 17.4, has only just been issued.

However, its importance stems from more than its ability to fix several bugs.

It also has some important security fixes that all iPhone users should apply.

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Apple’s iOS 17.4.1 update has been a long time coming after it was claimed iPhones would ‘never be the same again’ after the iOS 17.4 upgrade.

iOS 17.4 was a much bigger change that tweaked how open the iOS ecosystem is in Europe to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

News that Apple was preparing a follow-up iPhone upgrade first dropped around two weeks ago.

And it’s been hotly anticipated since, with most guessing it would make an appearance on Monday or Tuesday.

However, despite the usually rigid Apple schedule, it unusually appeared on a Thursday.

Whenever Apple sends out one of these updates, it releases a short notes section to explain the changes.

This time the statement was exceptionally brief.

“This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users,” it said.

It’s thought that the vagueness is deliberate and an attempt to prevent hackers from taking advantage of iPhone vulnerabilities.

Glitches in new and existing iPhone models are always expected.

This was certainly the case with iPhone 15 devices being put to full volume back in 2023.

Therefore, solutions to any glitches are always welcome.

With smartphone security so important, iPhone users should take Apple’s advice and download this update at the first available opportunity.

You can do this by heading to your ‘Settings’ app, tapping on ‘General’, and then selecting ‘Software Update’ – simple.

Your iPhone will then take a beat to check for an update, before confirming that the update is available to download and install.

Choose either ‘Update Now’ or ‘Update Tonight’ – but bear in mind that your phone will restart when it’s finished and it can drain your battery.

If you’re aiming for an overnight upgrade, just remember to ensure your phone is connected to a power source – despite a former Apple employee advising against doing this regularly recently.

Supercar Blondie has contacted Apple for an additional comment.

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”