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  • Apple introduces iOS 17.7 for users opting out of iOS 18; instructions on how to download provided

    Apple introduces iOS 17.7 for users opting out of iOS 18; instructions on how to download provided

    Apple has just launched iOS 17.7 as an alternative update for users who are not ready to switch to iOS 18. Along with iPhone, iPadOS 17.7 and macOS updates for Mac have also been released. Check out the list of iPhones that will not receive updates beyond 2024.

    What are the benefits of upgrading to iOS 17.7?

    Apple introduced iOS 17.7 as an option for users who are not ready to switch to iOS 18 yet. This upgrade provides updated security features and enhancements without the significant changes of the new system version.

    iOS 17.7 offers a way for iPhone users to update their device without needing to switch to iOS 18 right away, for those who are already using iOS 17.

    What modifications have been made to iPads?

    Apple has introduced iPadOS 17.7 alongside iOS 17.7, delivering enhanced security and performance features for iPad users. Nevertheless, this update discontinues support for older models like the 10.5-inch iPad Pro (2017) and the 6th-generation iPad, making iPadOS 17.7 the final update for these devices due to their incompatibility with iPadOS 18.

    Macs will receive software updates.

    Mac users with older computers that cannot support the latest macOS 15 Sequoia version have access to two significant updates: macOS 13.7 Ventura and macOS 14.7 Sonoma. These updates are available for models like the 2018 and 2019 MacBook Air, ensuring they receive necessary stability and security enhancements.

    Updating your device: A guide

    To install iOS 17.7 or iPadOS 17.7, simply navigate to device settings, access the General section, and choose Software Update. For Mac users, follow a similar path: access the Apple menu, click on System Preferences, select General, and then choose Software Update.

  • iMessage crashes on iPhones running iOS 18. Learn how to address this issue.

    iMessage crashes on iPhones running iOS 18. Learn how to address this issue.

    iOS 18, released last Monday, has been causing issues for Apple users due to a critical bug found in the iMessage app. This bug can crash the device and lead to data loss in a particular scenario.

    A critical issue in iMessage is creating a problem on iOS 18.

    When an individual shares an Apple Watch watch face during an iMessage chat, it initiates a sequence of events. For users on iOS 18, it is crucial not to reply when they receive a message containing this watch face.

    If the message is replied to, the iMessage application will crash each time the user attempts to access that chat. The crashes may happen so often that it becomes challenging to engage in other conversations. iMessage is also unreliable on beta editions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1.

    The bug impacts both the sender and the recipient of the message, showing similar symptoms for both parties.

    Divulgação: Apple
    Imagem: JonPauling/Pexels

    Resolving the iMessage bug on iOS 18.

    The sole option available then is for both users to erase the phone conversation, which will also remove all message history and any attachments like photos and videos not saved elsewhere in iMessage.

    If the conversation is deleted by the user and then attempted to be recovered from the deleted items section, the bug will resurface, rendering this approach ineffective. It is anticipated that Apple will tackle this issue in the upcoming iOS 18 update (likely to be named iOS 18.0.1), which is eagerly awaited. Apple is expected to provide a fix for this issue on iOS, macOS, and watchOS platforms soon. Users are advised to refrain from responding to messages on threads if someone shares an Apple Watch watch face until an update is rolled out.