Apple announced iOS 12 last month but, before it starts to roll out, the company made an update to iOS 11 which includes a new security feature -- USB Restricted Mode. The USB Restricted Mode is a part of iOS 12's initial loadout, however, Apple decided to bring the feature to iOS 11.1.4 without revealing it in the patch notes. Apple dedicated a big chunk of WWDC 2026 to child safety, and the update is the most comprehensive parental control expansion since Screen Time launched. Moreover, the company also revealed that both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in Purple ship with the latest iOS 14.5, which features the ability to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, an enhanced Apple Podcasts app with a redesigned show and episode pages, and a Search tab, as well as new emoji. Read more in our articles including "Apple iOS 11.4.1 update includes USB Restricted Mode" and "Apple Overhauls Child Safety with New Parental Controls in iOS 27".
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Aug 30, 2019Apple announced iOS 12 last month but, before it starts to roll out, the company made an update to iOS 11 which includes a new security feature -- USB Restricted Mode. The USB Restricted Mode is a part of iOS 12's initial loadout, however, Apple decided to bring the feature to iOS 11.1.4 without revealing it in the patch notes.
Apple dedicated a big chunk of WWDC 2026 to child safety, and the update is the most comprehensive parental control expansion since Screen Time launched. Moreover, the company also revealed that both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in Purple ship with the latest iOS 14.5, which features the ability to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, an enhanced Apple Podcasts app with a redesigned show and episode pages, and a Search tab, as well as new emoji.
Our coverage of Apple iOS 11.4.1 update includes: "Apple iOS 11.4.1 update includes USB Restricted Mode"; "Apple Overhauls Child Safety with New Parental Controls in iOS 27"; "Apple iPhone 12, 12 mini in Purple now official". Each article provides unique insights and information.