Apple fixes software glitch that bricked some iPhones, apologises

Apple’s iOS 10 update rolled out to millions of iDevices the world over last night. While the update seems to have gone smoothly for most, a number of users were left in the lurch when the update process effectively bricked their iPhones. Addressing the problem, Apple said that a glitch in their update process affected a “small number of users during the first hour of availability.” In a statement, Apple apologised to the affected customers and asked them to either connect their devices to iTunes or contact Apple Care for help. iOS 10 brings with it a host of new features that transforms the iPhone experience. The most notable updates include enhanced 3D Touch support and a revamped Messages app.   The Messages app gets a store of its own adds fancy text effects and gets a bit smarter. As does Siri.A brand new notifications centre will also greet those who update. The notification centre adds support for widgets (third-party apps included) and offers a great deal of more control to the user.The iOS 10 update will be available to everyone on an iPhone 5 or newer device, iPad 4 or newer, iPad Mini 2 or newer and the sixth generation iPod Touch.