Apples new method for updating iPhones sounds decidedly Apple-like

Date:
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:55:19 +0000

Description:
Apple is working on a system that would see all iPhones automatically updated to the latest version of iOS in-store.

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Have you ever bought yourself a new iPhone, only to get home from the Apple Store and find that it hasnt yet been updated to the latest version of iOS? No? Just us? In any case, Apple is reportedly working on a (decidedly Apple-like) solution to that problem.

According to Bloombergs resident Apple expert Mark Gurman , Apple will soon begin using wireless pads to turn on, update, and power down iPhones in-store without employee intervention. This system would see all iPhones
automatically updated to the freshest edition of iOS before theyve even left their boxes.

Apple plans to ship these wireless pads to Apple Stores before the end of the year, suggesting that this hands-free updating technology could be in place sooner rather than later. Its not yet clear whether Apple plans to share this system with mobile carriers.

Admittedly, buying an iPhone that hasnt been updated to the very latest version of iOS is the definition of a First World Problem. Its also very easy to check for and solve this issue using the system in place right now: once youve unpacked your new iPhone, simply head to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions to update it (here's how to download iOS 17 , specifically). New iPhones will soon be automatically updated in-store (Image credit: TechRadar)

That said, Apples new system will benefit Apple Store customers who underestimate the importance of or perhaps dont know how to download post-launch iOS updates. New iPhones are generally packaged up with the
latest numbered version of iOS already installed, but subsequent updates
often contain important security fixes for issues Apple becomes aware of
later down the line.

Take the iPhone 15 , for instance. We can safely assume that every iPhone 15 model available to buy in Apple Stores right now is equipped with iOS 17 (thats iOS 17.0), but iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17.0.2 and iOS 17.0.3 were all released after the iPhone 15 went on sale. Each update contains important fixes, but currently, anyone who doesnt know how to manually update their iPhone wont benefit from these fixes immediately.

It is true that all new iPhone updates are downloaded automatically (iOS 16
.4 introduced this feature), but, on some occasions, these automatic
downloads arent triggered until days after Apple releases a new version of iOS.

In other words, prospective iPhone buyers can soon rest assured that the latest and greatest iPhone theyre buying is equipped with the latest and greatest software. You might also like Optimize iPhone Storage explained: where your photos actually go iPhone 15 review: new to the Island iPhone 15 Pro Max review: the best just got better iPhone 15 Pro review: pocket paragon iPhone 16: everything we know so far



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