18.4.1 is no longer being signed.
Yep, it seems that now there’s no longer the choice. It’s 18.5 or nothing. So I’ll have to update and cross my fingers to not have performance issues, lag, slow connectivity or signal loss…
Huh? Okay. It sounds like you don't want a recommendation if you are dismissing security so easily.
Apple has released iOS 18.5, along with fixes for critical bugs and security flaws. Here's why you should update your iPhone now.
www.forbes.com
Here's the recommendation:
18.5 if you want to use your phone to do things without being compromised.
18.4.1 if you enjoy being pwned.
I really doubt one can be pwned by using a version released less than a month ago with lots of security patches. If 18.5 is so so important security-wise, then the people on 18.4.1 days before 18.5 was released were in danger as well! What if Apple releases 18.5.1 next week with more security fixes? All of us are in danger‼️ even if we are on the latest version.
Nah, I didn’t want to sound dismissive, I know it’s convenient updating relatively often, but I’m not one of those that update each and every time. I like to decide when to do it, and for me it’s all about the balance between a not too old release (because security), but one that has proven to have a good performance and battery life. And that balance can only be achieved by reading lots of feedback and security notes. Then, I make my decision.
But now Apple has made that decision easier for me 🤷🏻♂️ let’s hope I don’t have much issues with it.
If Apple really wants us to update to the lates version, they should start by paying attention to the quality of their software and work on fixing bugs instead of introducing new ones. That way, most people would update without worry each time they see there’s a new version.
By the way, just like on computers (where the security is lower because of the lack of sandboxing), the main security measure is common sense, being careful with the websites that are loaded on the browser, a good Adblock, being mindful of the apps that one install (from good, reputable developers), and such. And I am quite careful with that.
