Is iOS 9 safe to use?
The bottom line is that anything still running iOS 9 is already vulnerable (there have been loads of iOS security fixes released since iOS 9 support ended) so you’re already skating on thin ice.
Is iOS 9 Old?
iOS 9 is the ninth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 8. It was announced at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2015, and was released on September 16, 2015. It was succeeded by iOS 10 on September 13, 2016.
Should I update my iPhone to the latest version?
As a rule of thumb, your iPhone and your main apps should still work fine, even if you don’t do the update. If you do find your apps slowing, though, try upgrading to the latest version of iOS to see if that sorts the problem. Conversely, updating your iPhone to the latest iOS could cause your apps to stop working.
Does updating your iPhone slow it down?
An update to iOS may slow down some iPhone models to protect their older batteries and prevent them from suddenly shutting down. Apple quietly released an update that slows down the phone when it is putting too much demand on the battery, preventing these sudden shut downs.
Will I lose my pictures if I update my iPhone?
In addition to making the process a little easier when you want to update the OS, it also will keep you from losing all your favorite photos and other files if your phone is lost or destroyed. To see when your phone was last backed up to iCloud, go to Settings > your Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
What can you do with iOS 9?
With this update your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch become more intelligent and proactive with powerful search and improved Siri features. New multitasking features for iPad allow you to work with two apps simultaneously, side-by-side or with the new Picture-in-Picture feature.
What devices are compatible with iOS 9?
iOS 9 is available for the following devices:
- iPhone 6S Plus.
- iPhone 6S.
- iPhone 6 Plus.
- iPhone 6.
- iPhone 5S.
- iPhone 5C.
- iPhone 5.
- iPhone 4S.
Should you keep old iPhones?
Sell It, Donate It, or Recycle It They retain considerably more value than their Android counterparts. Thanks to the allure of the Apple ecosystem, solid construction, and Apple’s continued commitment to old devices through iOS updates, an old iPhone is a great choice for many consumers.
Are iPhones a security risk?
Apple’s iPhone has a ‘major blinking red five-alarm-fire problem with iMessage security,’ according to a cybersecurity researcher. Apple’s iPhones are a lot less secure than Apple says, a new report said. It has “a MAJOR blinking red five-alarm-fire” issue with iMessages, a cybersecurity researcher said.
What kind of iPhone is compatible with iOS 9.2.1?
iOS 9.2.1 is compatible with the iPhone 4S or later, iPad 2 or later, iPad mini or later, iPad Pro and 5th generation iPod touch or later. It is approximately a 40MB download and should prompt users to upgrade to it automatically.
Is the iOS 9.2.1 update a good update?
No, it doesn’t sound thrilling but there’s more to it than that – both good and bad… Happily the vast majority of users are reporting that the iOS 9.2.1 update performs smoothly and I’ve yet to see anyone report it hanging their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Is there a bug in iOS 9.2.1?
Perhaps the worst news about iOS 9.2.1, however, is it doesn’t fix the ongoing battery level bug. Apple confirmed the issue last week, but users on the company’s Support Community report argue it has existed for more than four months and that Apple tech support has been promising bug fixes since iOS 9.0.2, which was released on 30 September.