Apple just released the iOS 16.4.1 update that fixes two main issues, the hand push emoji not showing skin tone variations and Siri not responding in some cases.
According to MacRumors by Apple, iOS 16.4.1 was rolled out just two weeks after iOS 16.4 was released. In addition to addressing the two issues mentioned above, Apple also said that the iOS 16.4.1 update helps deploy important bug fixes and security updates to iPhones
Like other minor updates, iOS 16.4.1 will likely focus on bug fixes and security patches. Since iOS 16.4 was released last week, some iPhone users have been complaining about occasional forced re-entering of Wi-Fi passwords and various UI bugs.
After iOS 16.4.1 is released, the next update that Apple releases is likely to be iOS 16.5. The update is expected to roll out in May. Last week, Apple rolled out the first beta version of iOS 16.5 with some minor changes, including the Sports tab in the Apple News app and the ability to publish it. command for Siri to perform screen recording.
Apple is also expected to introduce the next major update, iOS 17, during its WWDC 2023 keynote that kicks off on June 5, so the software update cycle for iOS 16 is essentially coming to an end.
Besides iOS 16.4.1, Apple also released iPadOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1. Compatible iPhone users can get the latest update by going to Settings > General > Software Update
