How to Update an Apple iPhone From a Computer. Apple uses software updates to roll out new features, bug fixes and software improvements for the iPhone, improving both functions and security.

The other possible iOS update method is to use either Finder (on Mac) or iTunes (on Windows.) As I said at the beginning, though, this involves connecting your iPhone to a computer.

Is your brand-new iPhone 15 stuck on the Apple logo after trying to automatically transfer data from an older iPhone? You'll need to plug your smartphone into a PC and update the OS.

Updates for the iPhone can now be sent wirelessly over the air rather than requiring that the user plug in to a computer, load iTunes and perform a backup before updating.

With your iPhone 15 in hand, the first thing you must do is update to iOS 17.0.2 before transferring your old data.

Apple released iOS 15 this week, adding a host of new features to the iPhone's operating system. Consumer Reports explains what to expect and how to install the software on your current iPhone.

The new Apple iOS software update 17.2.1 for iPhones and Safari 17.2.1 for Mac computers, released Tuesday, is meant to fix bugs, the company says.

It can be very convenient to have your devices connected and access your iPhone files and data on your Windows or Mac computer. You can do so using a data cable or over a Wi-Fi network. In this ...

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