Apple’s frequent iOS updates have long been a subject of both appreciation and occasional eye-rolls. However, the recent iOS 17.4 release isn’t about adding a couple of eyebrow-lifting emojis or sprucing up the aesthetic appeal of your home screen. There’s more to dig into beneath the surface; let’s take a glance through the new peephole and what’s really cooking under the hood. A couple of potential security issues have been resolved (Apple didn’t specify whether they were acting up during their work hours or after). Nevertheless, the hardworking folks at Apple have sufficiently patched it. The security patches swipe clean the iPhone’s kernel and RTKit – which don’t start googling the jargon just yet; we’ll veer into that territory soon enough. How to update your iPhone to iOS 17.4 Would you like a quick tutorial? Here, I’m going to show you anyway. Here’s the quick version: To download the update, follow these steps: Settings > General > Software Update > Install Now, and voila! Do follow the subsequent instructions in detail; if you don’t, folks, you’re walking on thin ice here. If you need us to walk you step-by-step along the way, we’re here for you. If you are ready to update your iPhone, follow the steps below. This works for any update, whether it is a minor update or a major one. Before you start, it’s worth checking if your iPhone is compatible. Every iPhone since the iPhone X is compatible, so think about possibly upgrading if you are on…Apple urges users to update to iOS 17.4 due to critical security flaw