ICT actively encourages users to regularly update devices for a number of reasons …
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- Security patches and updates
- Device health
- Compatibility with applications and services
- Latest features and functionality
All of the reasons are important, but in a world where we now work on the basis of “zero trust”, security is of paramount importance.
Suppliers and software application work on a similar basis of “trust no-one” and “keep the device up to date”.
Many applications will only work on a limited subset of previous versions. Most of the major software companies, including Microsoft, work on the basis of supporting apps to run on the current and one or two previous versions.
On 1st March 2023, Microsoft Teams will only work on iOS 15 and higher. This ensures security and functionality stay “in step” and provides the best experience to you.
If you use Microsoft Teams on any iOS device that has a version of 14 or lower then you should be updating the operating system to the latest version possible for your device so that you can continue to work. This will also ensure that you have the latest security patches and updates and are not putting yourself or others at undue risk.
Updating your device is simple and easy. Head to the device settings and under General look for Software Update. Ideally you should turn on automatic updates. Update your device or upgrade to the latest iOS 16.