New experiences counsel Apple is presently engaged on an emergency patch for the not too long ago launched iOS 16.Four as the corporate goals to repair a number of bugs.

Remember nothing is in stone for iOS 16.4.1 as issues might change on the final minute. But when we needed to take a wild guess, the replace will most certainly deal with latest issues with the Climate app. iPhone house owners throughout the web, together with our Senior Information Editor Mark Wilson, have been experiencing “Climate Unavailable” notices on the Climate app’s widget leaving many unable to know their native forecast. It does seem Apple is conscious of the issue. In the event you verify the tech large’s System Standing web page (opens in new tab), the Climate service is listed as having ongoing points and it might be “gradual or unavailable” to folks.

The second repair will in all probability patch up iOS 16.Four all of a sudden forgetting Wi-Fi networks and passwords forcing iPhone house owners to re-enter the data. One Twitter person (opens in new tab) claims the error occurs when a connection is dropped or in the event you change networks even when the data is synced through iCloud. 

Persistent issues

It’s arduous to say with complete certainty what the remainder of iOS 16.4.1 will convey; though there are a number of clues. Others have skilled their telephones heating up whereas charging (opens in new tab) alongside decreased battery efficiency. Some within the Apple Neighborhood boards (opens in new tab) suggest this can be a characteristic and never a bug as it might take as much as 48 hours for an iPhone to “full all of the [necessary] behind-the-scenes duties” post-update. As a result of the system is working additional time, sudden battery drain ought to be anticipated. Nevertheless, it’s price declaring that battery drain has been a persistent drawback on iOS 16 since its launch. So it might even be an oversight on Apple’s half.

A launch date for iOS 16.4.1 stays unknown, however a latest report from MacRumors (opens in new tab) states it might come out later this week or the following. Make sure to hold a watch out for any new patches.

As for future updates, the primary iOS 16.5 beta has not too long ago been launched for builders to take a look at. Its contents additionally stay a thriller, however there are a few hints floating round. It seems the Apple Information app will get a model new Sports activities tab (opens in new tab) sitting in-between Information Plus and Audio. Each the Following and Search tabs shall be melded into one to be able to make room. Moreover, it seems Apple will give iPhone house owners the power to report their screens utilizing Siri (opens in new tab).

Later this 12 months, we anticipate Apple to debut iOS 17, which is about to introduce some main upgrades to first-party options like CarPlay. Make sure to take a look at TechRadar’s iOS 17 roundup and see our want record for the replace.