Apple has released iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 for iPhone and iPad for those who do not want to download iOS 18 or iPadOS 18.
iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 Now Available for Download as iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Alternative with Bug Fixes Only
iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 is a very, very small update. It serves as an alternative to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for those who do not want to update their iPhones and iPads just yet.
According to Apple:
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/100100
As you can, there is absolutely nothing new in this update at all. It only includes security fixes and things that ensure smooth functioning of your iPhone and iPad.
If you want to install this update right now, just go to Settings > General > Software Update. When you see the update, tap on ‘Update Now’ at the bottom. Leave your iPhone and iPad on charge while the update is in progress.
Again, this update is necessary if you plan on sticking around with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 for a while longer. It’s actually a good strategy, too. Once installed, you can check and see how the new iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 update is working for millions of users around the world. If there’s a major issue, you can stay on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 until those issues have been resolved.
This update is also important for those who are running software that lacks iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 support. Once proper updates have been delivered, you can update to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 whenever you like. Or, just keep on using iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 until Apple forces you to upgrade. It’s entirely your call.
iOS 18 is packed with a ton of new features. One of those features it the ability to customize the Home Screen. You can place app icons anywhere on the grid, change the color of said icons, and do so much more compared to iOS 17. Apple has made sure users stay busy when it comes to Home Screen customization, something which the iPhone and iPad has lacked for a long time.
Obviously, that’s not what iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 is about. There are a ton of changes and you should check them all out.
