Apple is releasing iOS 14.8 to the general public immediately for iPhone customers, simply days earlier than we anticipate iOS 15 to even be launched to the general public. Analytics and Xcode information had beforehand urged that iOS 14.8 was in improvement, and positive sufficient, it’s rolling out now alongside iPadOS 14.8.
Replace: Extra particulars on the safety fixes right here.
The construct quantity for immediately’s launch of iOS 14.8 is 18H17. You’ll be able to replace your iPhone by going to the Settings app, selecting Normal, then selecting Software program Replace. Apple can be rolling out iPadOS 14.8 for iPad customers immediately as nicely.
Notably, iOS 14.8 was not beta examined, so it is a shock launch for customers. Apple’s launch notes for the replace merely say it “gives essential safety updates and is really useful for all customers.”
Final 12 months, Apple launched iOS 13.7 on September 1, simply two weeks earlier than the discharge of iOS 14 to the general public on September 16. One thing else to contemplate this 12 months is that Apple has already introduced that it plans to provide customers a alternative between updating to iOS 15 as quickly because it’s launched, or staying on iOS 14 however nonetheless obtain essential safety updates.
iOS now gives a alternative between two software program replace variations within the Settings app. You’ll be able to replace to the most recent model of iOS 15 as quickly because it’s launched for the most recent options and most full set of safety updates. Or proceed on iOS 14 and nonetheless get essential safety updates till you’re able to improve to the subsequent main model.
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