#1727: OS bug fixes, trouble opening Office files, iPhone 16 Pro 48-megapixel macro photos, facial recognition in smart glasses
Just over two weeks after the initial release of its 2024 operating systems, Apple has pushed out bug fix updates in macOS 15.01 Sequoia, iOS 18.0.1, iPadOS 18.0.1, watchOS 11.0.1, and visionOS 2.0.1. All of them resolve a Messages crash when replying to a message containing a shared Apple Watch face, and each update addresses other platform-specific issues. Some people upgrading to Sequoia have had issues opening Word and Excel files; if that’s you, the fix is easy. Adam Engst goes deep into the confusing world of 48-megapixel macro photography on the iPhone 16 Pro, which requires special setup and isn’t worthwhile for most people. Finally, we briefly comment on the implications raised by college students creating smart glasses that use facial recognition to learn all about random strangers. Notable Mac app releases this week include just 1Password 8.10.46.