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macOS Monterey Released, Download Now

Oct 25, 2021 - 17 Comments
MacOS Monterey available to download

Apple has released macOS Monterey, versioned as macOS 12.0.1, to the general public. The build number is 21A559. Any Mac that is compatible with macOS Monterey can download and install the update right now if they choose to. Users can also stay on their current macOS version if they prefer by simply ignoring the update. … Read More

iOS 15.1 & iPadOS 15.1 Update Available to Download with SharePlay, Vaccine Cards, Bug Fixes, etc

Oct 25, 2021 - 11 Comments

iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 have been released for iPhone and iPad, the updates include SharePlay screen sharing through FaceTime, the addition of Live Text support in the iPad camera app, ProRes video capture for iPhone 13 Pro users, the inclusion of Covid-19 vaccination card pass in the Wallet app, along with bug fixes and … Read More

iOS 15.0.2 Released with Bug Fixes

Oct 11, 2021 - 1 Comment
iOS 15.0.2 update

iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2 have been released with bug fixes and security updates for for the iPhone and iPad. The update resolves an issue where Photos could be deleted if an iMessage thread was deleted, where AirTags might not appear in the Find My app, and resolves an issue with device updates through Finder … Read More

iOS 15.0.1 Released with Bug Fixes for Apple Watch Issue

Oct 1, 2021 - 5 Comments
iOS 15.0.1 update

Apple has released iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1 as the first bug fix update to address some of the issues with iOS/iPadOS 15. Specifically, iOS 15.0.1 update resolves an issue where Apple Watch may not unlock with new iPhone 13 models, where Settings erroneously shows a storage full error, and an issue with Fitness+ workouts. … Read More

“Device Support Update” for macOS Big Sur, Catalina, & Mojave Released

Sep 30, 2021 - 16 Comments
Device Support Update for macOS Big Sur and Catalina

Apple has released a “Device Support Update” for macOS Big Sur, Catalina, and Mojave. The vague software update is said to ensure “proper updating and restoring for iOS and iPadOS devices”, suggesting the update is necessary for the Mac to function properly with common maintenance activities for iPhone and iPad. The Device Support Update does … Read More

iOS 12.5.5 Security Update Released for Older iPhone & iPad

Sep 23, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 12.5.5

Apple has released iOS 12.5.5 for users with older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices that are incapable of running iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. iOS 12.5.5 includes important security fixes and is therefore recommended to install for all devices that can get the update. Separately, Mac users running macOS Catalina will find Security Update … Read More

Security Update 2021-006 Released for MacOS Catalina

Sep 23, 2021 - 5 Comments
MacOS Catalina

Apple has released Security Update 2021-006 for macOS Catalina users. Security Update 2021-006 Catalina includes important security fixes for macOS Catalina and is recommended to install for all users eligible for that update. Separately, Apple released iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhone and iPad models with the same security fixes.

watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 Released for Apple Watch & Apple TV

Sep 22, 2021 - Leave a Comment
Apple Watch and Apple TV software updates

Apple has released watchOS 8 for Apple Watch, alongside tvOS 15 for Apple TV, and HomePodOS 15 for HomePod. The software updates for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod, arrive alongside the iOS 15 update for iPhone and iPadOS 15 for iPad. watchOS 8 includes new Watch faces, updates to bundled apps like Contacts, Weather, … Read More

iOS 15 Released for iPhone, Download & Update Now

Sep 20, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 15 released for iPhone

Apple has released iOS 15 for iPhone users with a compatible iPhone or iPod touch. iOS 15 includes various new features and changes for iPhone, including redesigned Safari with new tabs and tab grouping features, a revamped Do Not Disturb feature called Focus, FaceTime improvements like grid view for group chat and FaceTime Portrait mode, … Read More

iPadOS 15 Released for iPad, Download & Install Now

Sep 20, 2021 - 1 Comment
ipadOS 15

Apple has released iPadOS 15 for all compatible iPad models, including iPad Pro, iPad Mini, iPad, and iPad Air. iPadOS 15 includes a revamped multitasking experience for iPad, the ability to place widgets anywhere on iPad home screen, along with all the features of iOS 15, including a new Safari tabs experience, Safari Extensions support, … Read More

iOS 14.8 & iPadOS 14.8 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Security Fixes

Sep 13, 2021 - 1 Comment
iOS 14.8 update

Apple has released iOS 14.8 and ipadOS 14.8 for iPhone and iPad users, the software update includes an important security fix and is therefore recommended for all users to install onto their devices. Similarly, macOS Big Sur 11.6 update is available, along with security updates for Catalina and Mojave, for Mac users to receive the … Read More

MacOS Big Sur 11.6 Released for Mac with Security Fixes

Sep 13, 2021 - 8 Comments
macOS Big Sur 11.6 update

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.6 for all Mac users running the Big Sur operating system, the update includes important security fixes for Mac, and is therefore recommended for all users to install. Additionally, Mac users running Catalina and Mojave will find security updates available for their Macs, labeled as Safari 14.1.2 and Security … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 Update Released for Mac with Unspecified Bug Fixes

Aug 11, 2021 - Leave a Comment
macOS Big Sur

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 for Mac users running the Big Sur operating system. The MacOS 11.5.2 update weighs in around a hefty 2.54gb, but has extraordinarily brief release notes which do not seem to indicate anything beyond that the update “includes bug fixes for your Mac.” Presumably all Mac users running Big … Read More

iOS 14.7.1 & iPadOS 14.7.1 Updates Released with Security Fix

Jul 26, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1

Apple has released iOS 14.7.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 14.7.1 for iPad, the updates include “important security updates” and are therefore recommended for all users to install onto their compatible devices. For iPhone users, the iOS 14.7.1 update also resolves an issue with Touch ID iPhone models being unable to unlock an Apple Watch. Additionally, … Read More

MacOS Big Sur 11.5.1 Update Released with Security Fix

Jul 26, 2021 - 2 Comments
macOS Big Sur

Apple has released MacOS Big Sur 11.5.1 update for Mac users running Big Sur. The update “provides important security updates” for an apparently actively exploited issue, and is therefore recommended by Apple to install for all eligible Mac users. Despite being a single security update, the download for Macs is nearly 3GB. Separately, Apple released … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.5 Update Released for Mac, Download Now

Jul 21, 2021 - 7 Comments
macOS Big Sur 11.5

macOS Big Sur 11.5 update is now available to all Mac users running Big Sur. The update contains a few bug fixes, some important security fixes, and the ability for the Podcasts app to display either all shows or followed shows. The full release notes, which are quite brief, are further below. Despite being a … Read More

iPadOS 14.7 Update Released, Download Now for iPad

Jul 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
iPadOS 14.7 update

Apple has released the final version of iPadOS 14.7 for iPad users. The update arrives for iPad after iOS 14.7 was released a few days earlier for iPhone, with the updates having a somewhat unusual split release timing. iPadOS 14.7 includes various bug fixes and small changes, but does not include any major new features. … Read More

iOS 14.7 Update Released for iPhone, Download Now

Jul 19, 2021 - 1 Comment
iOS 14.7

Apple has released the final version of iOS 14.7 for iPhone users. The software update includes bug fixes and some minor improvements, most notably allowing MagSafe Battery Pack support for the iPhone 12 lineup. iPadOS 14.7 is not yet available for iPad but presumably will be issued soon as well. However, watchOS 7.6 for Apple … Read More

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