Apple rolls out fix for data transfer bug to all compatible iPhones and iPads

A little more than a week after launching iOS/iPadOS 17, Apple has kicked off another bug-fixing update for its latest operating system. On Tuesday, the company pushed out iOS/iPadOS 17.0.2 for all iPhones and iPads running version 17 of the OS. This update actually surfaced last Thursday but only for the iPhone 15. Now, it's out there for all compatible models. iOS/iPadOS 17.0.2 resolves a glitch that might occur when trying to transfer data from one iPhone to another, a process people can use to more quickly set up a new phone. During the transfer, the iPhone could freeze or crash, preventing the process from completing. Also: iPhone 15 overheating? Here's what you should do The latest update is aimed at the following iPhones and iPads: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad Mini 5th generation and later. To update your device, head to Settings, select General, and then tap the Update Now button. The last few weeks have been busy ones for Apple in terms of updates for its key products. Earlier this month, the company rolled out last-minute emergency patches for iOS/iPadOS 16, WatchOS 9.7, and MacOS Ventura 13.5. These fixes were pushed to resolve zero-click vulnerabilities used to deliver the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. Designed to take advantage of security flaws on a personal device, Pegasus is capable of rem...