Apple may bring separate security updates to iOS for the first timeSeparate security updates might finally come to the iPhone.
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Apple may begin offering users the choice to install security updates separate from major releases on iOS.
Code found within the fourth beta of iOS 14.5 points to the new feature.
Apple may begin installing security updates for the iPhone separately from its feature and bug releases for the first time.
As reported by 9to5Mac, the fourth beta of iOS 14.5 released earlier today references the ability for users to choose between installing all updates or just security updates if they want.
A new section added to the iOS software update menu indicates that Apple will provide standalone security updates for iPhone and iPad users. Users would be able to choose whether they want to install only security updates or full iOS updates.
Although we don't yet have more details about this change, macOS already offers a similar method of updates. When you have a Mac running an older version of the opera...
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Apple may bring separate security updates to iOS for the first time
