Apple is pushing iOS 16.3.1 to users. If you’re a heavy Google Photos user, don’t update to iOS 16.3.1 just yet, because the current version of Google Photos isn’t compatible with iOS 16.3.1, which can cause Google Photos to crash moments after opening. If you’re not a heavy user, you can update, as this release fixes some bugs and includes some security updates.
Users say that after updating to iOS 16.3.1, the Google Photos app crashes immediately when they try to open it. So far, Google has not commented on the issue. Similarly, the release of iOS 16.3.1 is just a few hours away. Although the error appears to be related to an iOS update, it’s likely Google’s responsibility to fix it.
If you’re a new Google Photos user, downloading the new Google Photos app will be able to log in without crashing. Once you allow Google Photos to access iPhone files, the app will crash – possibly due to the way Google accesses them.
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone, including:
- If the application is using iCloud, the iCloud Settings may not respond or display correctly
- Siri’s “Find me” request may not work
- Crash detection optimization on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models
