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Adam Engst 9 comments

Sports and Bugs in tvOS 16.5, macOS 13.4 Ventura, iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, and HomePod Software 16.5

The latest updates to Apple’s operating systems increase the visibility of sports in Apple News and bring four-up multiview sports games to the Apple TV 4K. Otherwise, there are just a few bug fixes and a new Pride Celebration wallpaper and watch face. Most important are the security updates, which explain the Rapid Security Responses and address another zero-day exploit.

Adam Engst 4 comments

Howard Oakley Lists Apple System Updates

Trying to remember when macOS 13.2 came out? Turn to Howard Oakley's new System Updates page, which lists all macOS updates by version, sorted chronologically and with links to his coverage.

Adam Engst 15 comments

What Are Rapid Security Responses and Why Are They Important?

Apple has released the first Rapid Security Responses to iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1. Adam Engst explains what a Rapid Security Response is and why they should see significantly faster adoption than traditional updates.

macOS Monterey 12.6.5 and Big Sur 11.7.6 Adam Engst 42 comments

macOS Monterey 12.6.5 and Big Sur 11.7.6

Security patches for Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12 and 11)

macOS Monterey 12.6.4 and Big Sur 11.7.5 Adam Engst 5 comments

macOS Monterey 12.6.4 and Big Sur 11.7.5

Security patches for Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12 and 11)

macOS Big Sur 11.7.4 Adam Engst 4 comments

macOS Big Sur 11.7.4

Security patch for Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11)

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 and Big Sur 11.7.3 Agen Schmitz 1 comment

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 and Big Sur 11.7.3

Security patches for Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12 and 11)

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 and Big Sur 11.7.2 Adam Engst 1 comment

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 and Big Sur 11.7.2

Security patches for Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12 and 11)

macOS Monterey 12.6.1 and Big Sur 11.7.1 Agen Schmitz 13 comments

macOS Monterey 12.6.1 and Big Sur 11.7.1

Security patches for Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12 and 11)

macOS Monterey 12.6 and Big Sur 11.7 Agen Schmitz No comments

macOS Monterey 12.6 and Big Sur 11.7

Security patches for Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 12)

Josh Centers 3 comments

iOS 12.5.6 Fixes Serious WebKit Vulnerability for Older Devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.6 to fix a serious WebKit vulnerability for older models of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It has been exploited in the wild, so update immediately if you’re still using one of those classics.

macOS Big Sur 11.6.8 and Security Update 2022-005 Catalina Agen Schmitz 1 comment

macOS Big Sur 11.6.8 and Security Update 2022-005 Catalina

Security patches for Big Sur and Catalina. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 10.15)

macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 and Security Update 2022-004 Catalina Agen Schmitz 20 comments

macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 and Security Update 2022-004 Catalina

Security patches for Big Sur and Catalina. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 10.15)

macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 and Security Update 2022-003 Catalina Agen Schmitz 22 comments

macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 and Security Update 2022-003 Catalina

Security patches for Big Sur and Catalina. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 10.15)

macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 and Security Update 2022-002 Catalina Agen Schmitz 9 comments

macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 and Security Update 2022-002 Catalina

Patches unspecified security vulnerabilities in Big Sur and Catalina. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 10.15)