iOS 7.1.2 Update for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch Now Available

According to Apple, latest iOS update includes the following changes:

• Improves iBeacon connectivity and stability
• Fixes a bug with data transfer for some 3rd party accessories, including bar code scanners
• Corrects an issue with data protection class designations of Mail attachments

It also contains "miscellaneous bug fixes and security updates."

You can download the update over-the-air via Settings > General > Software Update or install it via iTunes by connecting your phone to computer using a USB cable. Even though you can update/upgrade directly over the air on your phone, don't. Although it's only a 23.1-megabyte delta update (just the changes, not a whole system file) user experiences with over-the-air upgrades vary, while those who use the tried and trusted USB method seem to be unanimous in their success stories. And, I always like to make a fresh backup to my hard drive first.

Here's the safest way to upgrade/update:

• Attach the iPhone to your computer.
• Open iTunes.
• Click on "Back Up Now."
• Wait for the backup to finish
• Click on "Check for update" and then do update to 7.1.2

Because it's a delta update, you shouldn't have to wait to long to get back on the device, with all your data and settings intact.

As always, unless you are absolutely dying to have the listed issues fixed, maybe wait a couple days. You never know what might be broken, diminished or deleted in an update. You won't get any prizes for updating first, but you might get some surprises.