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.

If you haven't updated your iPhone to iOS 7.1.2 yet because you're nervous you'll come across problems, here's a way that will minimize any possible damage.

Using an iPhone or iPad with a Windows PC as your main computer has always been a tricky setup. You're forced to accept that you'll miss out on Apple services such as iMessage and won't be able to ...

That means that if you’re using an iPhone 6S from 2015, Apple supports iOS 15 (the latest version of iOS) for your device and will continue to push updates— including security fixes.

Ready to update your iPhone to Apple iOS 14? Consumer Reports has tips on how to do that, and the best features of the new operating system.