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Neil Shaw

Users of iPhones and iPads urged to install security and battery update

Users of iPhones and iPads are being urged to install the latest update to fix a flaw in security that is already being exploited by scammers, as well as boosting battery life. Experts say you should head to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, then navigate to General > Software Update to download and install the latest version of the operating system.

According to Apple, the vulnerability was discovered by "an anonymous researcher". Apple says: "This issue may have been actively exploited". Details of the flaw are not being revealed to prevent further exploitation before people have time to install the update, reports The Express.

Apple says iOS 15.4.1 will also fix an issue that caused battery life to drain much faster than expected. Following the update to iOS 15.4, which was released a few weeks ago and introduced the ability to use Face ID facial recognition while wearing a face covering or mask, some iPhone and iPad owners had complained about their battery life depleting much faster than before.

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