The releases are organized by release month, release date, and specific build versions. For everyone else, Apple has made it clear that it’s time to jump on iOS 16, and there’s nothing you can do about it.įollow Gordon on Facebook MORE FROM FORBES Apple iOS 16.Below contains the Microsoft Teams app releases and versioning history for Mac, Mobile, Web, and Windows. If your iPhone or iPad is restricted to iOS 15 / iPadOS 15, you can expect Apple to still release periodic security updates over the coming months and years (based on past history, 2-3 more years). MORE FROM FORBES Apple iOS 16.2 Release: Should You Upgrade? By Gordon Kelly That said, iOS 16.2 is largely bug-free ( unless you use HomeKit devices), so things are improving. As such, it is a shame Apple is now forcing iOS 16-compatible devices to upgrade to its latest operating system. iOS 15 is a mature operating system and has been stable for some time. Even so, I’ll deliver my final iOS 15.7.2 verdict for the most cautious updaters in one week.ġ2/21 Update: Final Verdict: As expected, no significant problems have been reported in the week since iOS 15.7.2 was released. On the flip side, if your iPhone is limited to iOS 15, updating to iOS 15.7.2 is a no-brainer.
However, those days are over, and all newer iPhones and iPads are now being forced to upgrade to iOS 16 if they want to remain secure. It’s why owners of almost 1-in-3 iOS 16-compatible iPhones still chose to stick with iOS 15. I wouldn’t lose any sleep over them if you are restricted to iOS 15.įor months now, iOS 15 has been a rock-solid operating system.
Notably, iOS 16 contains additional security fixes for Accounts, Apple Photos, printing the Weather app etc, but their omission here is most likely due to them being iOS 16-specific. There are no zero-day hacks, but the fixes cover a wide array of potential exploits in the File System, graphics drivers, iTunes Store, Safari and its WebKit engine, and more. While iOS 16.2 is jam-packed with new features, Apple’s iOS 15.7.2 release notes contain only a single (very familiar) line: “This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.”Ĭheck the official iOS 15.7.2 security page to put substance on these bones, and it reveals 17 new fixes (compared to 35 in iOS 16.2).
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