iOS 16.1.2 Update Improves Crash Detection on iPhone 14 Series

Apple has released iOS 16.1.2 update for compatible iPhone models. The update will improve the crash detection feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro users. The update also brings several bug fixes and security enhancements. Recently, Apple released iOS 16.1.1 update to users. The Cupertino giant has also deployed iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 beta software to testers. The company is said to be targeting a mid-December release date for these software updates.

The iOS 16.1.2 update is now available for all compatible iPhones. The update will provide security updates and improve iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro compatibility with wireless carriers. Additionally, the latest update will improve the crash detection capabilities of the iPhone 14 series. The crash detection feature enables the iPhone 14 series to automatically call emergency services when a crash is detected. The Cupertino-based company could have tweaked the system to make the crash detection algorithm more accurate.

As mentioned earlier, iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 beta software were released to beta testers a few weeks ago. iOS 16.2 will reportedly improve the Always On Display feature on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The tech giant said it is targeting a mid-December release date for the new iOS 16.2 update.

Apple released the iOS 16.1 update to users, alongside iPadOS 16.1, macOS Ventura, tvOS 16.1, and watchOS 9.1 in October. The Cupertino-based company revealed that this version also includes a patch to address a previously reported zero-day vulnerability in the operating system, which the company admitted could have been exploited.

Apple recently launched a beta update to enable 5G on Apple devices in India. This software upgrade will enable 5G connectivity on compatible iPhone models, as and when service providers Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) enable 5G network access, sources said. To get the beta software, users will have to sign up for the Beta Program on Apple’s website to set up a profile and download the software to their iPhone.