Apple issues urgent warning to millions of iPhone users about iOS 14 – see if you’re impacted

IPHONE users who wanted to remain on iOS 14 are being forced to upgrade to Apple’s latest operating system, which has been riddled with bugs and flaws.

This is a complete 180 from the tech giant’s original pledge to continue to add security upgrades to iOS 14 for iPhone users hesitant to install the most recent update

IPHONE users who wanted to remain on iOS 14 are being forced to upgrade to the issue-riddle iOS 15 updateGetty Images – Getty

The iOS 15 updates have caused headaches particularly for iPhone 13 uersGetty Images – Getty

Developer DhinakG noticed Apple’s subtle removal to remain on iOS 14 at the bottom of the 15.2 update.

DhinakG speculated why Apple would do this.

“As we don’t have any information from Apple, we can only guess, but the reason is probably security,” the developer wrote.

“Take a look at the 15.2 security content page; quite a number of things was fixed. It’s possible Apple wants everyone to update for the patches, but then again, why not just release an update for iOS 14?”

When iOS 15 was released in September, Forbes outlined problems that hit iPhone 13 users particularly hard.

The issues included camera bugs, failure to wake, unresponsive screens and problems with core apps among a host of other let downs.

WHAT IS THE 15.2.1 UPDATE?

The iOS 15.2.1 upgrade included bug fixes for iMessage and CarPlay – Apple’s system that allows you to view content from your mobile on your vehicle’s built-in display.

The minor update, which rolled out worldwide on Wednesday, promised to fix several bugs and vulnerabilities in the iPhone software.

According to Apple, third-party apps that connected to CarPlay were on occasion not responding to input.

What was new in iOS 15.2

Wednesday’s update was a minor tweak to iOS 15.2, which was promoted by Apple as a major update for iPhones users that included the long-awaited App Privacy Report, which is available in your settings.

It gives users an overview of what information their apps have access to and what they’re sharing.

For instance, the report shows the number of times an app has accessed your location, photos, camera, microphone, contacts and more.

To find out who your data might be shared with, you can also view which other web domains the app is contacting.

It’s designed to give users a better idea of exactly who is seeing the data collected by their favourite apps.

The update also adds features designed to protect kids from paedophiles.

Apple will now scan Messages for possible naked shots sent to and from a device and blur them from sight.

A button allowing them to contact their parents within Messages about possible pervs will also be shown.

Following the update, your iPhone will now warn you if you were scammed while getting your device repaired.

People sometimes go for cheap high street repair shops and even try to do DIY fixes by buying components on eBay, but these might not be approved bits of kit.

In iOS 15.2, you’ll be able to see whether genuine Apple parts were used.

With the update installed, you can go to Settings > General > About to see the parts and service history of your iPhone.

An Unknown Part warning appears next to anything Apple deems “nongenuine”.

This will also show up if it was already used or installed in another iPhone.

The same goes if that particular part isn’t working properly too.