Updates to iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, VisionOS 1.3, tvOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6

Apple rolled out updates to all of its major systems on Monday evening. As expected in this last cycle, the updates come mainly with bug fixes and security-related improvements.

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Sonoma, iOS, iPadOS

According to Apple, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 include “important bug fixes and security updates.” The company does not provide any further details. This time some security-related improvements have been made Over 30 pieces on the board. None of these seem suitable for executing malicious code, but kernel bugs can cause the system to malfunction. There are also data protection problems with Siri (querying sensitive user and contact data) and various WebKit bugs. There are errors in the areas of AirDrop, Settings and Shortcuts, but Apple does not provide any details.

macOS 14.6 Sonoma also comes without a detailed package insert, but allows it with the 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 First time to operate two external screens with one closed housing. In addition, there will be Several dozen security-related vulnerabilities fixed. Two of them allow executing code, one with kernel rights. At the moment, Apple is not providing details about the errors in AirDrop, image capture, shortcuts, disk arbitration, or the WebKit bug.

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Older versions, Vision Pro, Watch, and Apple TV

Get old iPads and iPhones iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9 As well as iOS 15.8.3 and iPadOS 15.8.3. The 16 releases fix security flaws; Apple does not provide any further details about the new 15 versions. macOS Monterey 12.7.6 And macOS Ventura 13.6.8 Closing the Security Gaps stands for both Safari 17.6 with improvements Ready, which is part of macOS 14.6.

VisionOS 1.3 is provided for the Vision Pro, but unfortunately there are hardly any details here either. In any case, they include Many security improvements. watchOS 10.6 fixes bugs and WeaknessestvOS 17.6 – Otherwise released by Apple without notice – The latter also. All updates are available through System Settings. As with the Vision Pro, the device must be removed for installation; the Apple Watch requires sufficient power and must be on a charger. macOS 14.6 on the test Mac was just under 2.2 GB in size.

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