Apple on Tuesday released iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1, new software updates that are available for older iPhones and iPads that are not able to run iOS 17, or for those devices that users have not yet elected to update to the new operating system.
The software can be downloaded and installed on compatible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update.”
The iOS 16.7.1 update likely addresses the same kernel vulnerability that Apple fixed in iOS 17.0.3 last week. The issue was exploited on versions of iOS before 16.6, according to Apple.
