The iOS 16.4 update is now available for iPhone, but should users update it? Here’s the need-to-know info about the new iOS update, its patch notes, and whether it’s ultimately worth downloading and installing.
Should you update to iOS 16.4?
Yes, most users should update their iPhones to iOS 16.4.
The main reason that the majority of users should update is that the new patch implements security improvements and bug fixes. There are additional enhancements, too, which are detailed in the patch notes below.
iOS 16.4 patch notes highlights
- Added 21 new emoji.
- Apple Pencil hover now provides Tilt and Azimuth support.
- Developer enhancements.
- Security updates.
- Bug fixes.
While most users should update their iPhones, some shouldn’t. These include people who use their phones for work and where software stability is of critical important. If the phone is already working fine and hasn’t crashed or shown any errors, then that stability may make it worth not updating.
When a new update is rolled out by Apple, it’s usually best to get it downloaded and installed as soon as possible. Apple rolls updates out to the public after a beta testing period, meaning that there has already been an opportunity for bugs and other issues to be found and fixed.
For more iPhone guides, here’s a breakdown of whether or not the iOS 17 beta profiles are safe to install. And here’s how to fix the iOS 16.4 battery drain issue.
