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Apple releases iOS 17.4.1 for iPhone users, more

Apple has officially released iOS 17.4.1 for iPhone users today. The update comes two weeks after Apple released iOS 17.4 with major changes in the European Union.

You can update your iPhone to iOS 17.4.1 by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. The build number for today’s update is 21E236. It’s available for any iPhone capable of running iOS 17, which includes the iPhone XR/XS and newer.

Apple’s release notes for iOS 17.4.1 simply say: “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.”

iOS 17.4 was released on March 5 with a number of new features, including alternative app store support in the European Union. The update also included transcripts in Apple Podcasts, improvements to Stolen Device Protection and Siri, new emoji, and more. 

In addition to iOS 17.4.1, Apple has released the following updates (all of which contain important bug fixes and security updates):

  • visionOS 1.1.1
  • iPadOS 17.4.1

Find anything new in iOS 17.4.1? Let us know down in the comments.

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