ALERT! Apple rolls out iOS 16.1.1 update for bug fix on iPhones, Download now

Just as Apple readies its iOS 16.2 update to allow 5G connectivity in India, the iPhone maker has quietly released an interim patch for those who have downloaded the iOS 16.1 update. Released a few weeks ago, the iOS 16.1 update brings along a couple of changes and updates to standard iOS 16, and it fixed multiple bugs on the iPhone 14 series. Now, Apple has quietly released another update, dubbed the iOS 16.1.1 update and it is already available to download as well as install.

The iOS 16.1.1 update rolls out alongside the iPadOS 16.1.1 update and the macOS Ventura 13.0.1 updates. Apple only mentions bug fixes and improvements for the iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1 updates, but mentions a security threat on the macOS Ventura update. If you have either of these Apple gadgets, you should head over to the Software Update section and download them immediately.

iOS 16.1.1 update rolls out for iPhones

The iOS 16.1.1 update doesn't seem to have any visual changes and hence, it could have its effects under the skin. The previous iOS 16.1 update has introduced several bug fixes and improvements, all of which got rid of the iPhone 14 Pro Max's numerous bugs. It also introduced the Live Activities API for tracking apps, and introduced an animated battery icon with the percentage.

The update will be available to all users who are already on the iOS 16 patch, or have eligible iPhone models to install it. The iOS 16.1.1 update will be released on the iPhone 8 and newer models, which also includes the iPhone SE 2nd Gen and iPhone SE 3rd Gen models.

On the other hand, reports of Apple struggling with its iPhone 14 sales are at an all-time high. The ongoing COVID lockdown situation has forced Apple's manufacturers to reduce capacity of its iPhone 14 range. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will have larger waiting periods whereas the iPhone 14 model will oversee a reduction of 3 million units.