Apple released iOS 16.6.1 on Sept. 7, just days before the tech giant unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its “Wonderlust” event. The company also announced that iOS 17 would be released for free to the public on Monday, Sept. 18, but you should really download iOS 16.6.1 now. The update patches two security vulnerabilities that might be actively exploited, including a zero-day exploit.