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BUSINESS EYE JANUARY 03, 2025 | The Indian Eye 39

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Apple confirms iOS 18.2.1 build number; iOS 18.3 beta update in progress

The update, expected to launch in early 2025, is anticipated to include some minor enhancements

OUR BUREAU suggests that the company is keen on ensuring sta-
bility and security for iOS users ahead of the larger
San Francisco, CA
iOS 18.3 update, which is already being tested.
pple has confirmed that the upcoming iOS Historically, when an anonymous account
18.2.1 update is in the works for iPhone releases the build number for an upcoming iOS
Ausers, with a build number of 22C161 now update, it is typically followed by a public release
revealed. within a week.
This update is expected to be a minor release, However, considering the holiday season, us-
focusing on bug fixes and possibly addressing se- ers may experience a slight delay before iOS 18.2.1
curity vulnerabilities, although specific details becomes available for download.
about the issues it aims to resolve have not been In parallel with the iOS 18.2.1 preparations,
disclosed, as per Mac Rumours. Apple has also begun testing iOS 18.3 with devel-
The announcement follows our earlier report opers and public beta testers.
on the ongoing internal testing of iOS 18.2.1 at Ap- This update, expected to launch in early 2025,
ple and confirmation from an anonymous source is anticipated to include some minor enhance-
with a reliable track record of providing accurate ments, though so far, only subtle changes have
information regarding iOS updates. been discovered in the beta releases.
According to Mac Rumours, the build number Additionally, the Find My app received a ma-
22C161 corresponds to the forthcoming update, jor upgrade, enabling users to share the location of
making it officially confirmed. AirTag-equipped baggage with select airlines, in-
As is typical for minor point updates, iOS 18.2.1 cluding Delta, United, and Air Canada, for easier
is expected to address issues such as small bugs, Apple has also begun testing iOS 18.3 with developers and tracking of lost or delayed luggage.
glitches, and potential security flaws, though Apple public beta testers (Agency photo) In parallel, MacRumors has reported that ma-
has not yet specified the exact nature of the fixes. cOS 15.2.1 is also in development, suggesting a sim-
There are currently no widespread critical urgent release. ilar update for Mac users could be on the horizon.
bugs reported by users that would necessitate an However, Apple’s swift action on this update (With agency reports)

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