Apple Officially Releases iOS 17.6 And iPadOS 17.6 With No Major Features, But With Under-The-Hood Changes
Apple has finally seen fit to bring iOS 17.6 out of the beta cycle as the platform has been officially released to the general public for all iPhones. This means that you do not have to be a developer to download the latest build, and all you have to do is head over to the Settings app on your iPhone and download iOS 17.6. The company has also released iPadOS 17.6 for all compatible iPads, and the download process is the same, which we will talk about later on.
Apple releases iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 with bug fixes and security updates for iPhone and iPad
Alongside iOS 17.6, Apple also released iOS 18.1 beta 1 to developers, which comes with Apple Intelligence features onboard, staying true to its word that the AI features will be available in the Summer. However, the build arrived earlier than we anticipated, which is a plus for the feature as it will give developers more time to test it. If you want to install iOS 17.6 on your iPhone, simply follow the instructions below.
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iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 can be installed on all compatible iPhone and iPad models through the Settings app. All you have to do is head over to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install the latest build. The process is fairly simple and does not require you to link your developer account with your Apple ID.
As for what is new, there are no front-facing additions in the latest iOS 17.6 release, and the build focuses on under-the-hood bug fixes and performance enhancements. Apple's changelog suggests, "This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users." You have to note that iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 will potentially be one of the last updates for iOS 17 before the company officially announces iOS 18 to the public, We will be keeping a close eye on the latest additions, so do stick around. How has your iOS 17 experience been so far?
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