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Older Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad Models Get Updates: iOS 18.7.7, watchOS 8.8.2, watchOS 5.3.10

Mar 26, 2026 - 3 Comments
iOS Software Update

Apple has released software updates for various older Apple devices, some of which are simple security patches that include important fixes to potential exploits, while others allow continued usage of core features like iCloud, iMessages, and FaceTime. These updates arrive as iOS 18.7.7, iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 18.7.7, watchOS 8.8.2, and watchOS 5.3.10. Specifically, older Apple … Read More

MacOS Sequoia 15.7.5 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.5 Released

Mar 25, 2026 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sequoia software update

Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.7.5 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.5 as software updates for Mac users running the Sequoia or Sonoma operating systems. These updates focus entirely on security patches, and do not include new features or changes. Mac users who are running Tahoe can grab the macOS Tahoe 26.4 update instead. Separately, Apple released … Read More

iOS 26.4 & iPadOS 26.4 Update Released with New Emoji, Keyboard Accuracy Fix, & More

Mar 24, 2026 - 1 Comment
iOS 26.4 update

iOS 26.4 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.4 for iPad have been released by Apple as software updates. The new versions of system software include a few minor new features and changes, a handful of new Emoji icons like Bigfoot, along with various bug fixes and security enhancements. One specific bug that is mentioned in the … Read More

MacOS Tahoe 26.4 Update Released with New Emoji, Bug Fixes, Security Patches

Mar 24, 2026 - 8 Comments
macOS Tahoe 26.4 update

MacOS Tahoe 26.4 has been released as a software update for all Mac users running the Tahoe operating system. The update includes a few mission critical new Emoji icons like the cryptid Bigfoot, and some unspecified bug fixes, along with security updates, and is therefore recommended for all macOS Tahoe users to install. There are … Read More

Security Improvement Update for macOS Tahoe 26.3.1(a) & iOS 26.3.1(a) Released

Mar 17, 2026 - 1 Comment
Security Improvement

Apple has released what they are calling a “Security Improvement” as a software update for macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, iOS 26.3.1, and iPadOS 26.3.1. The update, err, improvement, is being labeled as macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 (a), macOS 26.3.2 (a), iOS 26.3.1 (a), and iPadOS 26.3.1 (a), and though it installs just like a software update, you … Read More

iOS 16.7.15 & iOS 15.8.7 Released with Security Updates for Older iPhone & iPad

Mar 12, 2026 - 1 Comment
older iPhone models get software updates too sometimes

Apple has released a series of new software updates with important security fixes for various older iPhone and iPad models, versioned as iOS 16.7.15, ipadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7. Specifically, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation have iOS 16.7.15 … Read More

MacOS Tahoe 26.3.2 Released for MacBook Neo

Mar 10, 2026 - Leave a Comment
MacBook Neo Citrus

Apple has released MacOS Tahoe 26.3.2 as a software update specifically and only for the all-new MacBook Neo. This makes the MacOS 26.3.2 update a day-one update for the Mac, and should therefore be installed right away for any new MacBook Neo owner. This update is not available for any other Mac. The update apparently … Read More

iOS 26.3.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad

Mar 4, 2026 - Leave a Comment
iOS 26.2.1 update

Apple has released iOS 26.3.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.3.1 for iPad. The new software updates include support for the new Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. There are also unspecified bug fixes included in the small software updates. Separately, Apple has also released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update with support for the same displays, … Read More

macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 Update Released with Support for New Studio Displays

Mar 4, 2026 - 1 Comment
MacOS Tahoe 26.2 update

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 with support for the newly updated Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. The update also apparently includes bug fixes, though none are specified in release notes. No security patches are included in this update. Unless you plan on getting one of the new Apple Studio Displays for your … Read More

MacOS Sequoia 15.7.4 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.4 Security Updates Released

Feb 12, 2026 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sequoia software update

Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.4 as system software updates for the Sonoma and Sequoia operating systems, focusing on security patches for Mac users who are not running macOS Tahoe. Separately, macOS Tahoe 26.3, iOS 26.4, ipadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, along with iOS 18 updates, are also available for … Read More

macOS Tahoe 26.3 Update Released

Feb 11, 2026 - 5 Comments
macOS Tahoe 26.3

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3 for all Mac users to install as a software update. macOS Tahoe 26.3 focuses on bug fixes and security enhancements, and are recommended to install for all Tahoe users. Mac users who are running Sequoia or Sonoma will find smaller security patch oriented updates available for those system software … Read More

iOS 26.3 Update Released for iPhone & iPad

Feb 11, 2026 - Leave a Comment
iOS 26.3 update available to download

iOS 26.3 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.3 for iPad have been released by Apple for all supported devices. The software updates aim to provide important security updates and bug fixes. Additionally, Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for Mac, along with updates to Sequoia, Sonoma, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and older iPhone and iPad models … Read More

Important Software Updates for MacOS Big Sur & Catalina, Older iPhones, iPads, & Apple Watch, Released

Feb 2, 2026 - 2 Comments

Apple has released important software updates to a variety of older devices, including older model Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watch’s. These new updates are released as macOS Big Sur 11.7.11 and macOS Catalina Security Update 2026-001 Catalina, iOS 16.7.14, iPadOS 16.7.14, watchOS 10.6.2, watchOS 9.6.4, and watchOS 6.3.1. According to release notes from Apple, … Read More

Use an iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus? Grab the iOS 12.5.8 Update to Keep iMessage & FaceTime Working

Jan 27, 2026 - 1 Comment
iPhones

You are not hallucinating, and you did not step into a time machine; yes, this is really an article about iOS 12 updates on the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus! If you or a loved one have an older model iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus, or original iPad Air, … Read More

iOS 26.2.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes & AirTag 2 Support

Jan 26, 2026 - 3 Comments
iOS 26.2.1 update for iPhone

Apple has released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1 for iPhone and iPad, respectively. These are relatively small system software updates that include support for the freshly released AirTags 2nd generation, along with unspecified bug fixes. Separately, Apple has also released minor updates to watchOS 26.2.1 for Apple Watch, along with iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS … Read More

iOS 18.7.3 & iPadOS 18.7.3 Security Updates Released

Dec 15, 2025 - 10 Comments
iOS 18.7.1 and iPadOS 18.7.1 updates

Apple has released iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3 for iPhone and iPad, respectively, for users who are continuing to run the iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 operating systems. These are security updates that do not include any new features or changes, and are available as alternatives for users who either can’t install iOS 26 or … Read More

MacOS Sequoia 15.7.3 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.3 Security Updates Released

Dec 15, 2025 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sequoia 15.7.5 update

If you’re a Mac user who is continuing to run the MacOS Sequoia or macOS Sonoma operating systems, you’ll find updates available as MacOS Sequoia 15.7.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.3. These are security update focused and do not introduce any changes or new features. Safari 26.2 is also available as an update to these MacOS … Read More

MacOS Tahoe 26.2 Update Released for Mac

Dec 12, 2025 - 4 Comments
MacOS Tahoe 26.2 update

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.2 to the general public, becoming available for all Mac users to download as a software update to macOS Tahoe. macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes a few new features, including the ability for adding alarms to Reminders, and a FaceTime ring lighting feature, and resolves a few bugs as well as … Read More

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