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Apple releases iOS 16.1.2 update, offers Crash Detection, wireless carrier compatibility fixes

It’s not a huge update, but it offers some useful fixes.

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 16.1.2 for all users.

The update, which is now available, offers security patches as well as the following fixes and changes:

  • Improved compatibility with wireless carriers
  • Crash Detection optimizations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models

With Crash Detection, iPhone 14 models can automatically call an emergency service when the phone detects a car crash. However, a month ago, a small number of users complained that the feature was erroneously triggered when they were on a roller coaster. Apple then explained that the feature uses G-force sensors combined with other data to detect a crash, but the company acknowledged that G-force on a roller coaster could fool the system.

It’s unknown as to exactly what changes were made with the Crash Detection modifications in iOS 16.1.2, but since the feature is based on algorithms to detect potential car crashes, Apple is probably tweaking the system to make those algorithms more accurate.

The update, as usual, can be located, downloaded, and installed by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

Following today’s release of iOS 16.1.2, Apple’s next software update for iPhone users will be iOS 16.2. This update is currently in testing with developers and public beta users. The includes a number of new features and changes, such as Apple’s new Freefrom collaboration app, updates to the Home app, and more, and it’s expected to be released in mid-December.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via 9to5Mac