urged Apple company iPhone and iPad owners are encouraged to update their devices to the latest version of iOS and iPadOS. This fixes a zero defect in popular smartphones and tablets, while increasing battery life for those who were disappointed with the longevity of the battery following the latest update.
And the latest update available for iPhone owners is very important. The new version of the popular mobile operating system, iOS 15.4.1, not only resolves the issues related to poor battery life that plague iPhone and iPad users, but also eliminates the zero-day vulnerability. For those who don’t know, the “zero-day” exploit is the worst type of vulnerability because it means that it is already known to fraudsters, and is used by them to deceive users.
Since the bug fixed by iOS 15.4.1 is already known to the bad actors, the clock is ticking. You have to head to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, then go to General > Software Update to download and install the latest version of the operating system.
According to Apple, the vulnerability was discovered by an “anonymous researcher”. Apple described the flaw in the notes accompanying the software update, saying, “An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” It is common for companies to be vague regarding zero-day flaws as over-disclosure of the issue may inform other bad actors regarding the existence of the vulnerability. More details are likely to emerge following Apple makes sure that most iPhone and iPad owners have updated and protects them from cyber-attack.
Protecting yourself from this iOS flaw isn’t the only reason to update your iPhone or iPad, as Apple says iOS 15.4.1 will fix an issue that drained battery life faster than expected. After the update to iOS 15.4, released a few weeks ago that introduced the ability to use Face ID while wearing a face covering or mask, some iPhone and iPad owners have complained that their battery life is running out faster than before.
With the arrival of iOS 15.4.1, Apple says this issue should be fixed completely, and “the update includes the following bug fixes for your iPhone: The battery may drain faster than expected following updating to iOS 15.4,” Apple confirms in notes Release.
However, it should be noted that battery drain may still be an issue for the first few days following you update your device to the latest OS version. After a major update, your iPhone will analyze your photo library to create AI organized photo albums. Applications may also update and rebuild their icon libraries. This process drains the battery, which is why it is not fair to judge your device’s battery life during the first 48 hours.
Apple warned the customer regarding this fact from its customer service account. In a tweet to the iPhone owner, the company said, “Thank you for reaching out to us! We’re happy to help. It’s normal for your apps and features to need to be modified up to 48 hours following an update. Let us get in touch with you in a direct message if this problem persists following that time so we can help you.” Let’s look into this further.”
