iOS 16.4 update may be coming soon to fix your iPhone’s Weather and Wi-Fi issues
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New reports suggestAppleis currently working on an emergency patch for the recently releasediOS 16.4as the company aims to fix several bugs.
Be aware nothing is in stone for iOS 16.4.1 as things could change at the last minute. But if we had to take a wild guess, the update will most likely address recent problems with the Weather app.iPhone owners across the internet, including our Senior News Editor Mark Wilson, have been experiencing “Weather Unavailable” notices on the Weather app’s widget leaving many unable to know their local forecast. It does appear Apple is aware of the problem. If you check the tech giant’sSystem Status page, the Weather service is listed as having ongoing issues and it may be “slow or unavailable” to people.
The second fix will probably patch up iOS 16.4 suddenly forgetting Wi-Fi networks and passwords forcing iPhone owners to re-enter the information.One Twitter userclaims the error happens when a connection is dropped or if you switch networks even if the information is synced viaiCloud.
Persistent problems
It’s hard to say with total certainty what the rest of iOS 16.4.1 will bring; although there are a few clues. Others have experienced theirphones heating up while chargingalongside decreased battery performance. Some in theApple Community forumsimply this is a feature and not a bug as it may take up to 48 hours for an iPhone to “complete all the [necessary] behind-the-scenes tasks” post-update. Because the device is working overtime, sudden battery drain should be expected. However, it is worth pointing out that battery drain has been apersistent problem on iOS 16since its launch. So it may also be an oversight on Apple’s part.
A release date for iOS 16.4.1 remains unknown, but arecent report from MacRumorsstates it could come out later this week or the next. Be sure to keep an eye out for any new patches.
As for future updates, the first iOS 16.5 beta has recently been released for developers to check out. Its contents also remain a mystery, but there are a couple of hints floating around. It appears the Apple News app will get abrand new Sports tabsitting in-between News Plus and Audio. Both the Following and Search tabs will be melded into one in order to make room. Additionally, it appears Apple will give iPhone owners the ability torecord their screens using Siri.
Later this year, we expect Apple to debut iOS 17, which is set to introduce some major upgrades to first-party features like CarPlay. Be sure to check outTechRadar’s iOS 17 roundupand see our wish list for the update.
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Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry for several years now specializing in consumer electronics, entertainment devices, Windows, and the gaming industry. But he’s also passionate about smartphones, GPUs, and cybersecurity.
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