Released iOS 18.6.1 update for iPhone

• The iOS 18.6.1 update improves the functionality of the Apple Watch.
• This update fixes a patent issue with the monitoring function of blood oxygen levels.
• It is recommended to update to enhance the security and productivity of the iPhone.

This information is reported by CNET, CNET.

Apple has released the iOS 18.6.1 update, which has become a necessity for users. This update is intended for all iPhones released since 2018, including models XS, XS Plus, XR, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, as well as for the second and third generation SE.

The update has a size of about 720MB. To obtain it, users need to go to settings, select the "General" section, then "Software Update" and tap "Download and Install".

The main goal of this update is to restore the blood oxygen monitoring function on the Apple Watch, which was disabled due to a patent dispute with the company Masimo. Now, after updating to watchOS 11.6.1, users can once again utilize this function.

Although the 18.6.1 update does not contain new features, users noted improvements in the productivity of their iPhones. Apple also reported that this update does not include new security features, but the previous iOS 18.6 update contained nearly two dozen fixes for security issues, including fixes for vulnerabilities in WebKit.

Users are recommended to update their devices to protect them from potential threats and also to improve the functionality of the Apple Watch.

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