The change is expected to affect only a small percentage of users
Following the release of iOS 16.4.1, Apple has also stopped signing iOS 16.3.1, preventing iPhone users from upgrading to that software version.
US-based tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to block access to its online services on devices running on older software versions including iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS from early May. The move will affect devices running iOS 11-11.2.6, macOS 10.13-10.13.3, watchOS 4-4.2.3, and tvOS 11-11.2.6, except for iCloud.
According to a report by MacRumors, users of these older software versions may receive a push notification from Apple prompting them to update their devices to a newer software version. The company offered no explanation as to why its services would stop working with these older software versions.
However, the report states that the change is expected to affect only a small percentage of users.
Following the release of iOS 16.4.1, Apple has also stopped signing iOS 16.3.1, preventing iPhone users from upgrading to that software version.
iOS 16.3.1 was released on February 13 and was a minor update for the iPhone 14 models with bug fixes, security improvements, and additional crash detection optimizations. Apple regularly stops signing older iOS releases to prevent users from downgrading to an older software version.
The company recently released its new iOS 16.4 update, which includes new features like new emoji, web push notifications and voice isolation for cellular calls. Users can update their device to the latest version by going to Settings, General, and then Software Update.
According to Apple’s release notes, iOS 16.4.1 adds a fix for an issue that caused Siri to not respond in some cases, and it adds skin tone variations for the pushing hands emoji.
Apple claims that the voice isolation technology is helpful in eliminating background noise when you are on a call, resulting in clearer voice quality.
The company is already testing iOS 16.5, and it will soon start working on the next-generation version of iOS, iOS 17, which is expected to be unveiled at WWDC in June.
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