A GIGANTIC policy change has been announced in Apple’s newest iOS update.
Apple, the world’s most popular smartphone producer, brought massive security changes through the iOS and iPadOS 16.4 updates.
The updates to the iOS system came out in late March.
Users that have updated to the latest iteration of Apple software no longer need to approve updates.
The latest software update changes the default settings in all iPhones and iPads so that the devices will download and use the newest features automatically.
In the past, users had to approve scheduled updates before the devices restarted to download the new data.
Proponents of the change say that Apple products will all run on the latest technology.
They claim the updates will make devices more secure for users.
“Think of the people who are less experienced in dealing with the iPhone — parents, grandparents, and younger kids,” Chris Smith, a tech reporter, wrote in an article for BGR.
“Having the latest available software update for your iPhone will ensure the phone delivers the best possible experience.”
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Users that want to manually opt-in to the updates can change the settings in their phones.
Under the ‘Automatic Updates’ tab in the settings, users can turn off ‘Download iOS Updates’, ‘Install iOS Updates’ and ‘Security Responses & System Files.’
Turning off all three forces the phone to seek permission before uploading the new software.
NEW EMOJIS AND MORE!
The newest iteration of iOS brings in a bunch of new updates.
Thirty-one new emojis populate the phone and tablet’s keyboard.
A grey heart, a moose and a goose are now available through the keyboard.
The software also brings Voice Isolation to cellular phone calls.
Apple introduced Voice Isolation to FaceTime calls in 2021 with the iOS 15 updates.
The new feature identifies the main speakers voice and blurs out background noise.
The feature makes callers easier to understand.
The new software updates brings the feature to all voice calls, including cellular data calls.
