Sunday, Nov. 3 marks the end of daylight saving time with clocks going back one hour starting at 2 AM. Apple thought this would be the perfect time to enforce a software update for all iPhone and iPad models created before 2012.
This would affect the iPad Mini, iPad 3rd generation, iPad 2, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 models. Models that do not have the new update installed may encounter issues with GPS services, connecting online, accessing emails or downloading new apps from the App Store.
For those that miss the iOS update deadline on Nov. 3rd, they will be required to backup and restore iPhones using a computer. The iCloud Backup and over-the-air software will not be accessible. The update is not needed for models of iPod touch or iPad models with Wi-Fi only.
Some iPhone users online have claimed that the iPhone updates causes unnecessary glitches on their phones. Yet, they feel pressure to update to avoid the phones from slowing down, which some customers claim is a tactic by the company to encourage new iPhone purchases.
The convenience of implementing the update during daylight saving time allows users to reset their devices all at once.
The original purpose for daylight saving time was to shift the time to be in sync with the hours of actual daylight. By doing so, people could make better use of the day hours.
Daylight saving time is recognized by 48 states, with the exception of Arizona and Hawaii. Other territories that do not observe daylight saving time include Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands.
