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OS X 10.11.3 Released with Bug Fixes, Security Updates for Yosemite & Mavericks Available

Jan 19, 2016 - 35 Comments
OS X 10.11.3 Update

Apple has released OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 for all Mac users, the final version is said to improve the compatibility, security, and stability of OS X and contains bug fixes and security improvements for the Mac operating system. Additionally, Apple has also released security updates for Mac users running OS X Yosemite and OS … Read More

How to Stop iOS Software Update Notifications Reminders

Jan 4, 2016 - 125 Comments
Install the iOS update later to be reminded later to install the iOS update and temporarily stop the notification nagging

The latest versions of iOS automatically remind users, frequently, to install whatever awaiting version of iOS is available for their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. While you can postpone the software update 24 hours or choose to install it automatically in the middle of the night, often times users don’t want to install the update … Read More

How to Update Apple TV tvOS Software

Dec 19, 2015 - 12 Comments
Apple TV tvOS software update

The new Apple TV models have many improvements and features that make it a great addition to a television and living room, but to get the most from the new Apple TV you’ll want to be sure you regularly update tvOS, the system software that runs on the device. Updating tvOS is simple enough and … Read More

Automatically Install iOS Software Update in the Middle of the Night

Dec 13, 2015 - 17 Comments
iOS Software Update automatic installation

Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will now notify you when a new iOS Software Update is made available, as you may have noticed by now. When you see the Software Update screen popup on your iOS device with the message “iOS (version) is available for your device and is ready to install” you’ll be … Read More

iOS 9.2 Update Released with Bug Fixes [IPSW Download Links]

Dec 8, 2015 - 30 Comments
iOS 9 logo

Apple has released iOS 9.2 for compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. The latest version includes a variety of bug fixes and improvements to various iOS features, and also includes support for the MailDrop feature from the iOS Mail app. Complete release notes for iOS 9.2 and IPSW download links are available below.

OS X 10.11.2 El Capitan Released with Wi-Fi Improvements & Bug Fixes

Dec 8, 2015 - 60 Comments
OS X El Capitan 10.11

Apple has released OS X El Capitan 10.11.2 to the public, the latest version of OS X resolves various bugs and offers improvements to address wi-fi issues, HandOff, AirDrop, Bluetooth, Mail app, iCloud Photo Sharing, and photo importing over USB.

WatchOS 2.1 & tvOS 9.1 Released for Apple Watch & Apple TV

Dec 8, 2015 - 6 Comments
Apple Watch and Apple TV

Apple has released WatchOS 2.1 for Apple Watch alongside tvOS 9.1 for the new Apple TV. The updates include various bug fixes and feature improvements, and are recommended for owners of either appropriate device.

tvOS 9.0.1 Software Update for New Apple TV Available

Nov 9, 2015 - 10 Comments
Apple TV tvOS software update

Apple has released the first update to the new Apple TV, versioned as tvOS 9.0.1. The update likely focuses on bug fixes, though specific changes aren’t yet known as release notes have not accompanied the download.

Security Update 2015-007 & Others for OS X Mavericks & Yosemite Released

Oct 21, 2015 - 24 Comments
OS X Mavericks software updates Security Update EFI update etc

Apple has released Security Update 2015-007 for Macs running OS X Yosemite and OS X Mavericks, Safari 9.0.1 for OS X Mavericks and Yosemite, alongside a Mac EFI Security Update for some specific Macs. The security updates are recommended for Mac users to install, particularly if they’re not yet updating to OS X El Capitan. … Read More

OS X 10.11.1 El Capitan Update for Mac Available with Bug Fixes

Oct 21, 2015 - 123 Comments
OS X El Capitan 10.11.2

Apple has released the final version of OS X El Capitan 10.11.1 to Mac users. The update includes a variety of important bug fixes, including resolutions to issues found with the original El Capitan installer, compatibility with Microsoft Office 2016, resolutions to various Mail issues, and the inclusion of over 150 new Emoji character icons, … Read More

iOS 9.1 Update for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Released with New Emoji & Bug Fixes [IPSW Download Links]

Oct 21, 2015 - 29 Comments
iOS 9 logo

The final build of iOS 9.1 is now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. The update arrives as build 13b143 and includes various bug fixes and improvements to the software, along with over a hundred new Emoji character icons.

WatchOS 2.0.1 Update for Apple Watch with Battery Life Improvements & Bug Fixes

Oct 21, 2015 - 9 Comments
Apple Watch WatchOS Update

Apple has released WatchOS 2.0.1 for Apple Watch users, the update includes several bug fixes, but perhaps most notable are improvements to battery life performance. WatchOS 2.0.1 also includes support for new Emoji icons introduced in the accompanying iOS 9.1 update for iPhone and iPad, and

OS X El Capitan Available to Download Now for All Mac Users

Sep 30, 2015 - 87 Comments
OS X El Capitan now available to download

Apple has released OS X El Capitan as a free update to all Mac users. The new version of system software is officially versioned as OS X 10.11, and the final build number is 15A284. Users can start the download now from the App Store using the direct link below. OS X El Capitan brings … Read More

iOS 9.0.2 Update Released with Bug Fixes [IPSW Download Links]

Sep 30, 2015 - 156 Comments
iOS 9.0.2 update download available

Apple has released iOS 9.0.2 with bug fixes and improvements for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Notably, the iOS 9.0.2 update resolves a problem where some users were unable to use cellular data after updating to iOS 9. Additionally, the update resolves an iMessage activation problem, a bug that caused manual iCloud backups to be … Read More

Wrong iOS Version Showing Up in Software Update? Here’s the Fix

Sep 23, 2015 - 10 Comments
Fix for Wrong iOS update showing, or an iOS update not showing at all

Have you ever checked for an iOS update and discovered the wrong version is showing up to install? Typically this happens when a new iOS update version becomes available, but the Software Update section of the iOS Settings app displays an older now outdated version as available to install on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod … Read More

iOS 9.0.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes [IPSW Download Links]

Sep 23, 2015 - 41 Comments
iOS 9.0.1 Update available to download now

Apple has released the iOS 9.0.1 update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The small update includes multiple bug fixes, including a relatively critical fix for a bug which caused some users to be unable to complete the iOS 9 update due to being stuck on a “Slide to Upgrade” screen.

2 Solutions for the “Software Update Failed” Error Downloading iOS 9

Sep 16, 2015 - 27 Comments
Software update failed error when downloading iOS 9

If you’re one of the many users updating to iOS 9 today, you may have come across a rather frustrating error message stating “Software Update Failed. An error occurred downloading iOS 9.” and, naturally you’re probably looking for a solution for that error message to get iOS 9 updated successfully on your iPhone, iPad, or … Read More

iOS 9 Update Available to Download Now for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch [IPSW Links]

Sep 16, 2015 - 42 Comments
iOS 9 Update available now

Apple has released the final version of iOS 9 for compatible iPhone, iPad, iPod touch models. The new system software includes a variety of enhancements and refinements to the mobile experience, including a smarter Siri, battery life improvements, split-view multitasking for iPad, media support in Notes app, and more. You’ll find each way to update … Read More

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