A software update is required to connect to iPhone.

starfishy wrote:

I keep getting this message even though both my phone (iOS 18.4) and my MacBook Pro (OS 15.3.2) are up to date AND I can access/download my photos.

It doesn't affect my use of both devices - it's just annoying.

18.4 is beta

The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, security updates is iOS 18.3.2

Unenroll Your Devices

Apple Beta — Unenroll Your Devices

revert and Restore Shipping Software:

Apple Beta — Restore Shipping Software

The software update referenced takes about two minutes TOTAL to install, and improves communication between your phone and your Mac. No restart is typically required.

Say (update) and let it update and you will be done with it.

Hello~ I had that happen several days ago. I did not update but restarted all devices and bingo message went away. >Shrug<

~Katana-San~

"No restart is typically required. " ...

...but in rare cases a re-apply of the Update and/or a Restart may be needed to clear it.

Hello~ Good catch…missed it myself.🙏🏻🙏🏻

~Katana-San~

Hello again ~ You’re welcome and I think * leroydouglas * may have pinpointed your issue . Take care.

~Katana-San~