iOS 17.1.2: A seemingly boring iPhone update you need to install now
There are no new features baked into iOS 17.1.2, but it's still vital that you install it as soon as possible.
iOS 17.1.2 update for the iPhone
Yesterday saw a surprise release of iOS 17.1.2. This update comes hot on the heels of 17.1.1 which came out in early November 2023, and acts as a snack before the much-anticipated release of 17.2, coming later this month.
That one will bring a raft of new features such as the journaling app and the ability for the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max to record spatial video for the Vision Pro, as well as even more bug fixes.
OK, but what's in iOS 17.1.2?
Two security fixes, information on which is detailed here.
And the important takeaway here is the phrase "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited" for both.
And it's not just the iPhone that's affected.
There are updates for the iPad (iPadOS 17.1.2) and Mac (Sonoma 14.1.2).
Additionally, there is an updated Safari 17.1.2 for Macs running macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura.
To update your iPhone or iPad, tap Settings and then General and Software Update and follow the prompts to get your device up to date. To update your Mac, fire up the System Settings app, then go to General, and then Software Update.
