Apple said online that it will publish iOS 18.4 in April, and this could bring many new features to your iPhone, such as ambient sounds and priority notifications with Apple Intelligence. But before Apple releases this update, you must update iOS 18.3.1 immediately.
Apple published the update on February 10, and the technology company said it was correcting a problem that could have been actively exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack”. Therefore, everyone should download the update now.
You can download the update by going to Settings> General> Software updatetapping Update And follow the prompts on your screen.
Find out more: A guide of experts on iOS 18
According to Apple Liberation notesIOS 18.3.1 PATCHE A security problem where a third party could deactivate the limited USB mode on a locked device.
When activated, Restricted USB mode Prevents USB accessories from connecting to your iPhone via the Lightning port if it is locked for more than an hour. According to NordVPN, this feature can help prevent others from Access your dataAnd it can block the hacking tools that connect to your lightning port.
Apple said this problem could have been used against specific individuals. Although you may not be the planned goal, you must always download the update now to make sure you have the most protection available for you and your data.
To find out more about iOS 18, here is what you need to know about iOS 18.3 and iOS 18.2. You can also consult our iOS 18 cheat sheet.
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