iOS 15.4.1: 3 surprising reasons why iPhone users should update

The longer I stare at this screen the slower the update seems... (Image source: Unsplash)

Though Apple released iOS 15.4.1 just under a couple of weeks ago, many iPhone users still running an earlier version of iOS 15 may be at risk due to a major security flaw that Apple says “may have been actively exploited”. Take a look at what is new in Apple’s latest version of its iPhone operating system.

Brahm Shank, 👁 Daniel R Deakin, Published 04/12/2022

Article compiled by Brahm Shank

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1. Heightened security

For iPhone and iPad users, version 15.4.1 of iOS/iPadOS includes a fix for an AppleAVD issue that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

According to Apple, this exploit, which poses a significant security threat to Apple users worldwide, “may have been actively exploited”. Apple additionally issued tvOS 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1, and audioOS 15.4.1 including software patches for the same security flaw.

Walled gardens for hardware and software. That's Apple. (Image source: Apple - YouTube)

2. Battery drain no more

Last month, Apple users who rushed to install iOS 15.4 enjoyed a number of new features, including but not limited to Face ID with a mask, a collection of 112 new emojis, and much to their chagrin, a sudden decline in battery life.

Thankfully, iOS 15.4.1 issues a fix for those who noticed that their battery may have been draining more quickly after updating to iOS 15.4 on their device(s).

iOS 15.4 packs in many new features. But at what cost? (Image source: Unsplash)

3. Ample accessibility improvements

The latest version of iOS includes a fix for Braille devices that could become unresponsive while navigating text or displaying an alert on earlier versions. An issue that caused Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing devices to lose connection within some third-party apps is also remedied in the iOS 15.4.1 update.

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Self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur and tech enthusiast Brahm Shank is captivated by the impact of consumer tech: “It’s profoundly moving when people discover that the phone in their pocket or the tiny computer on their wrist has the power to enrich their lives in ways they never imagined.” Apple, Inc. and its unique position at the intersection of technology and the creative arts, resonates deeply with Brahm and his passion for helping people unleash their potential using technology. Over the years, Brahm has held various podcasts - including famed technologist David Pogue of The New York Times on topics such as Big Tech and digital wellness.

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