Apple releases new iOS 15, macOS 12 software updates to fix security and battery issues
2 years, 10 months ago

Apple releases new iOS 15, macOS 12 software updates to fix security and battery issues

India Today  

Apple is now rolling out important updates for the iPhone and the Mac. The new iOS 15.3.1 and macOS 12.2.1 software versions come with fixes for two very concerning issues. According to the patch notes for both the new iOS 15.3.1 and the macOS 12.2.1 versions, Apple has improved security on the iPhone and the Mac. “macOS 12.2.1 provides important security updates and fixes an issue for Intel-based Mac computers that may cause the battery to drain during sleep when connected to Bluetooth peripherals,” said Apple in the patch notes. The fix for the battery drain issue was spotted in the latest beta software of macOS 12 Monterey, alongside other things, but the stable macOS 12.2.1 only fixes the problem and enhances the security of the Macs.

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iOS 18.2 fixes critical security risks: Here’s why you MUST update your device
4 weeks ago

iOS 18.2 fixes critical security risks: Here’s why you MUST update your device

Live Mint  

Apple iOS 18.2 Update: Apple has rolled out iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 updates, providing critical security fixes for its devices, including iPhone XS and later models, as well as various iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini generations. Here is a breakdown of the key issues addressed in the latest update: Data Privacy Risks Multiple vulnerabilities were patched …

Apple asks users to update software as soon as possible to fix security issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple asks users to update software as soon as possible to fix security issues

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple has released a new software update with “important security fixes” for iPhones, …

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
5 months ago

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT-IN, has flagged multiple vulnerabilities in Apple software products and given them a severity rating of ‘High’ in an advisory dated August 2. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an attacker to access sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service and perform spoofing …

Apple iPhone, iPad and MacBook users may be at high risk: Centre issues warning about critical vulnerability
9 months ago

Apple iPhone, iPad and MacBook users may be at high risk: Centre issues warning about critical vulnerability

Hindustan Times  

The government on Wednesday issued a "high-risk" warning for users of Apple's iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets which highlights critical vulnerability identified in connection to “remote code execution”. iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation users are at risk. As per the security advisory from the …

Apple, Microsoft, and Google Just Fixed Multiple Zero-Day Flaws
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple, Microsoft, and Google Just Fixed Multiple Zero-Day Flaws

Wired  

Fall is here, but hot zero-day summer shows no signs of cooling down, with the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and Google fixing flaws being used in real-life attacks. First came iOS 16.6.1, an emergency security update released on September 9 to fix two flaws already being used in so-called “zero-click” attacks. The surprise iOS 17.0.1 upgrade was important because it …

Apple releases urgent security fix as users advised to update iPhone and Watch
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple releases urgent security fix as users advised to update iPhone and Watch

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Earlier this month, Apple was required to fix a powerful security hole that researchers said had already …

Apple releases iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 update with important security enhancements
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple releases iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 update with important security enhancements

India TV News  

Apple has recently rolled out its latest iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates, primarily focused on addressing security vulnerabilities. In a separate announcement earlier this month, Apple unveiled the upcoming iOS 17, a major operating system update for iPhone users. With the release of iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1, Apple prioritizes security by promptly addressing identified vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, the company …

Apple rolls out its first minor bug fix patch it announced in WWDC 2022
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple rolls out its first minor bug fix patch it announced in WWDC 2022

The Hindu  

Apple released its first “Rapid Security Response” to the public for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The patch delivers important security improvements between software updates and is focused on bringing improvements for the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, and other critical system libraries. Rapid Security Responses are essentially minor software patches between major updates, that ensure Apple can push …

Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws

Wired  

February has been a big month for security updates, with the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and Google releasing patches to fix serious vulnerabilities. Apple iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1 Just weeks after the release of iOS 16.3, Apple issued iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1—an emergency patch to fix vulnerabilities that included a flaw in the browser engine WebKit that was already being …

Apple releases updates fixing security bug exploited to hack iPhones and Macs: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple releases updates fixing security bug exploited to hack iPhones and Macs: Report

The Hindu  

Apple, on Monday, released emergency security updates to address a new zero-day vulnerability used in attacks targeting iPhones, iPads, and Macs, a report from Bleepingcomputer shared. The security bug was found to be caused by a WebKit confusion that could be exploited to cause the operating system to crash and execute maliciously crafted codes on the affected devices. In Mac, …

Apple fixes multiple security bugs in iOS, iPadOS and Safari browser
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple fixes multiple security bugs in iOS, iPadOS and Safari browser

The Hindu  

Multiple high-severity bugs were reported in some versions of Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, and Safari browser. iOS and iPadOS Security bugs in iOS and iPadOS could allow remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information on devices, execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service conditions and perform spoofing of the interface on targeted systems. Security bugs affecting versions prior to iOS …

Older Apple iPhones, iPads Getting Urgent Security Update: Get It Now
2 years, 4 months ago

Older Apple iPhones, iPads Getting Urgent Security Update: Get It Now

News 18  

Apple has a clear policy when it comes to supporting older devices and their software. The new Apple iOS 12.5.6 version is rolling out this week, and if any of you still have the older iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 series, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2 or even the 6th-gen iPod Touch, we suggest you update these devices right away. This …

Apple fixes 2 dangerous security flaws on iPhones and Macs, says users must update immediately
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple fixes 2 dangerous security flaws on iPhones and Macs, says users must update immediately

India Today  

Apple is rolling out an "important", which it "recommends" all iPhone, Mac, and iPad users to download. The iOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1, and iPadOS 15.6.1 updates, also available in India, patch two zero-day vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. As per the official changelog, the vulnerabilities 'CVE-2022-32894' and 'CVE-2022-32893', discovered by an anonymous researcher, affect all three Apple …

Apple iPhone, iPad receives iOS 15.6 update with new bug fixes: Know more
2 years, 5 months ago

Apple iPhone, iPad receives iOS 15.6 update with new bug fixes: Know more

India TV News  

Apple iPhone, iPad has started to receive the new iOS 15.6 update for the existing devices which will bring new live sports features, storage bug fixes and more. As Apple is wrapping up development on the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 operating systems, iOS 15.6 is minor in scale and introduces a handful of new features and bug fixes. The …

Apple rolls out fix for iPhone battery drain problem, download iOS 15.4.1 right away
2 years, 9 months ago

Apple rolls out fix for iPhone battery drain problem, download iOS 15.4.1 right away

India Today  

Right after iPhone users updated to iOS 15.4, a nasty battery drain bug soured their experience. Now, Apple has rolled out iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 updates to fix the battery drain issue among other improvements. The iOS 15.4.1 brings fixes for some accessibility bugs and enhances the security of the iPhone, besides ironing out bugs that led to the …

New macOS 12.3 Update Creating Problems For Game Controllers And External Display
2 years, 9 months ago

New macOS 12.3 Update Creating Problems For Game Controllers And External Display

News 18  

Apple has faced multiple troubles in the past few days. First, it was the iPhone users complaining about battery drain after updating to the iOS 15.4 version, now Mac users have problems with the new macOS 12.3 version. Reports suggest that some users have not been able to use their game controllers since updating to macOS 12.3 version and this …

Apple iOS 15.3 And iPadOS 15.3 Rolling Out To Fix Exploited Safari Bug And Others
2 years, 11 months ago

Apple iOS 15.3 And iPadOS 15.3 Rolling Out To Fix Exploited Safari Bug And Others

ABP News  

New Delhi: Apple is rolling out fixes for a critical bug that hit Safari and other browsers, and other vulnerabilities via iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3. The latest updates to iOS and iPadOS that bring fixes to security vulnerabilities and performance improvements should be available for all users worldwide and for models that are still supported. According to the changelog …

Apple fixes critical security bug on iPhone with iOS 15.3, users should install it immediately
2 years, 11 months ago

Apple fixes critical security bug on iPhone with iOS 15.3, users should install it immediately

India Today  

The iPhone was plagued with a critical security bug in Apple's Safari browser that could allow hackers to exploit it to access nearly all user's personal information. Apple is now rolling out a fix for this bug with the latest iOS 15.3 update for the eligible iPhone models, including iPhone 13 and iPhone 12. In the release notes, Apple mentioned …

Apple rolls out iOS 12.5.4 with security update for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Apple rolls out iOS 12.5.4 with security update for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air and more

Firstpost  

Apple rolled out a significant security update to older iOS devices, on Wednesday, to fix security concerns. The company has released iOS 12.5.4 software update for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch. The new iOS version has been released nearly a month after the company released iOS 12.5.3 …

Apple iOS, iPadOS 14.4.2 released, brings Webkit security fix
3 years, 9 months ago

Apple iOS, iPadOS 14.4.2 released, brings Webkit security fix

India TV News  

Apple has started rolling out iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2 and the company issued an advisory to users to upgrade as soon as possible. Recently, Apple revealed that the iOS 14 installation has increased to 86 per cent of iPhones introduced in the last four years. Published on Apple's Developer webpage, the data shows that in total, 80 per cent of …

iOS 13.1.2: Apple releases yet another iPhone software update as it attempts to fix problems
5 years, 3 months ago

iOS 13.1.2: Apple releases yet another iPhone software update as it attempts to fix problems

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple has released yet another update for the iPhone, as it rushes to …

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