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Apple stops signing older versions of iOS 11 (REUTERS)

 

Following the release of iOS 11.2.5, Apple has now stopped signing the three previous versions of its mobile operating system.
Apple routinely stops signing older versions of software updates after new releases come out in order to encourage users to keep their operating systems up-to-date.
“For instance, prior to today, a user running iOS 11.2.5 would have been able to downgrade to either 11.2, iOS 11.2.1, or iOS 11.2.2 through iTunes. That downgrading window is now closed,” 9to5Mac reported late on Wednesday.
The iPhone maker has particularly stopped signing iOS 11.2, iOS 11.2.1 and iOS 11.2.2 for all its devices.
Apple rolled out iOS 11.2.5, with Siri enhancements, official support for the smart speaker HomePod and a host of bug fixes and performance improvements.
Coinciding with the public release of iOS 11.2.5, the Cupertino-based giant started beta testing iOS 11.3, which includes features such as new Animoji, iMessages in the Cloud, AirPlay 2 including others.

 

“This spring, iOS 11.3 will deliver exciting new ways to experience Augmented Reality on iPhone and iPad, new Animoji on iPhone X and the ability to view health records in the Health app,” Apple had said in a statement.
A major feature in the update will be to show battery health and recommend when a battery needs to be serviced.
Users can also see if the power management feature -- first introduced in iOS 10.2.1 -- is on and can choose to turn it off, the company said.
This feature is available for devices such as iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Tech giant Apple recently revealed the iOS 11.3 preview that shows power management features, new Animoji and more. Now, in a statement, Apple has confirmed that its power management toggle, allowing customers with an iPhone 6 through iPhone 7 Plus to disable the function, will be rolling out publicly later this spring. This followed a report that the US government is investigating Apple’s power management function that slows down older iPhone models. Apple issued a statement confirming that it has “received questions from some government agencies” and is “responding to them.”
“We sought to further improve the customer experience in December by announcing a significant discount on replacement batteries for certain iPhones. We also announced that we began developing a new iOS feature to show battery health and which would recommend when the user should consider replacing their battery. These actions were taken to further assist our customers and help extend the life of their iPhones. In addition, users will be able to see if the power management feature is being used to prevent unexpected shutdowns, and turn it off if they so choose. These features will be included in a developer release next month and a user releases this Spring,” said the company.
Apple iOS 11.3 preview reveals battery health and recommends when a battery needs to be serviced. Users can also see if the power management feature is on and can choose to turn it off. However, not all iPhone will get the feature. The new feature will be available for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple has been trying to fix the issue ever since it cropped up in December last year. In a letter, Apple says it will never do anything to “intentionally shorten the life of any Apple product, or degrade the user experience to drive customer upgrades.”
The incident was brought into the picture when Apple was hit with a fifth class action lawsuit after the company admitted slowing down older iPhones to prevent battery depletion.