Although the new iOS 11.3 just launched last month, Apple has already released an updated version of it. In general, iOS 11.3.1 is likely a bug fix update and does not have much change. If you are still curious about this, then keep reading!

Apple releases iOS 11.3.1 with third-party display repair fix

At the end of March, the Apple company set iOS 11.3 into the wild following a lengthy development phase and many beta-builds. Less than a month later, Apple is already pushing the first minor update of its mobile operating system. The company currently shows the iOS 11.3.1 download on its portal with build number 15E302. Thus, the release will likely be put on App stores shortly for all customers.

In details, iOS 11.3.1 doesn’t come with any new features, just as its small number incrementation suggests. Instead, it is meant to fix touch input unresponsive on iPhone 8 devices with non-genuine replacement screens. According to recent reports, most of the iPhone 8 users have complained screen issues after using the third-party repair service. Most of users and retailers believe that Apple is not fixing the problem that could have been solved a long time ago.

This is because the touchscreen issue will force the customers to go for Apple’s officially licensed repair services that are expensive. As a result, this has cropped up in the past few weeks and turned into quite a scandal on the internet. Hence Apple had to act quick. However, the company notes that “non-genuine replacement displays may have compromised visual quality and may fail to work correctly”. Unsurprisingly, they even advise you to go for genuine parts instead. Furthermore, iOS 11.3.1 also improves the security of your iPhone, iPad and yet the recent macOS 10.13.4 (update to macOS High Sierra).

New Apple update iOS 11.4 release date

With iOS 11.3 released in March and iOS 11.3.1 out today, Apple is also running a public beta version of iOS 11.4. It is likely due out in late May or early June, which includes AirPlay 2 and Messages on iCloud.