Apple just released iOS 16.4.1 for iPhone, a minor update to the iOS 16.4 operating system that arrived just two weeks ago. It's a bug fix update which includes important adjustments related to Siri and some emojis.
The update is now available for all iPhone models capable of running iOS 16, including iPhone 8 up to the latest. The size of this update is 299 MB, and can be downloaded by following the path Settings > General > Software Update.
Fixes and new features of iOS 16.4.1
The main fix that comes with iOS 16.4.1 is related to the “push hands” emoji. Previously, this did not show variation in skin tone as if the other hand emojis. On the other hand, some users reported issues with Siri not responding, something that was also addressed with this update.
iOS 16.4.1 also includes fixes for two exploited security vulnerabilities, such as WebKit and IOSurfaceAccelerator. The former may have led to arbitrary code execution when processing malicious content. While the latter could have allowed an application to execute partial code with kernel privileges.
It is important that you keep your iPhone up to date with all the software updates that come out to ensure the security and functionality of your device.
Apple is already testing iOS 16.5, and is expected to move on to iOS 17 later. The new version of the next generation of iOS, which is expected to be presented at WWDC to be held from June 5 to 9.