Apple has released a surprise new iPhone update, iOS 17.3.1, which fixes a bug that could cause text to duplicate or overlap while typing. The update was released on February 8, 2024, just two weeks after the launch of iOS 17.3. It is available for all iPhone models that are compatible with iOS 17.
There are no security fixes mentioned in the release notes, but Apple may have included some under the hood. It is always a good idea to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS to ensure that you have the latest security patches.
- To update your iPhone to iOS 17.3.1, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Here are some additional details about the update:
- Release date: February 8, 2024
- Version number: iOS 17.3.1
- File size: Varies depending on device
- What’s new: Fixes a bug that could cause text to duplicate or overlap while typing
- Security fixes: None mentioned, but there may be some under the hood
We recommend that all iPhone users update to iOS 17.3.1 as soon as possible.