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MacOS Monterey 12.5.1 Update Released with Security Fixes

Aug 17, 2022 - 2 Comments
MacOS Monterey 12.5.1 update

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.5.1 for Mac users running the Monterey operating system. The update includes security fixes and is therefore recommended for all MacOS Monterey users to install on their Macs. No new features or other changes are expected to be included in the update. Separately, similar security fix updates are available for … Read More

How to Update Your iPhone Over Cellular Network

Aug 5, 2022 - Leave a Comment
How to Update Your iPhone Over Cellular Network

Have you ever wanted to update the software on your iPhone using your cellular network? Perhaps you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi connection but want to install an iOS update? Apple allows users to update their iPhones over LTE and 5G, at least in some countries.

MacOS Monterey 12.5 Update Released to Download

Jul 20, 2022 - 2 Comments
macOS Monterey update

macOS Monterey 12.5 has been released by Apple to all Mac users running the macOS Monterey operating system. The MacOS Monterey 12.5 update includes security updates, bug fixes, and adds an ability to pause and rewind live sports in the TV app. Separately, Apple also released iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 for iPhone and iPad.

iOS 15.6 & iPadOS 15.6 Released for iPhone & iPad

Jul 20, 2022 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6

Apple has released iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 for all iPhone and iPad users. The new software updates are available now, alongside macOS Monterey 12.5 for Mac. iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 include bug fixes, security updates, and small enhancements to the operating systems for iPhone and iPad. Perhaps most notable is a resolution to … Read More

iOS 15.5 & iPadOS 15.5 Updates Available to Download

May 16, 2022 - 3 Comments
iOS 15.5 update

Apple has released iOS 15.5 for iPhone, and iPadOS 15.5 for iPad. The software updates include a few minor features and changes, along with security updates. The full release notes are listed below. Additionally, Apple released macOS Monterey 12.4 for Mac, an Apple Studio Display update which requires the 12.4 macOS update, along with updates … Read More

macOS Monterey 12.4 Released to Download

May 16, 2022 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Monterey 12.4

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.4 to all Mac users running the Monterey operating system. According to Apple, macOS 12.4 includes improvements to the Podcasts app, support for a firmware update for the Apple Studio Display camera, and security enhancements. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, along with updates to watchOS … Read More

iOS 15.4.1 & iPadOS 15.4.1 Updates Fix Battery Drain Issue

Mar 31, 2022 - 3 Comments
iOS 15.4.1 update

Apple has released iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 for iPhone and iPad, the update addresses an issue that was causing battery drain for some users, so if you’ve felt like your battery life has not been as great recently, you may want to install the update sooner than later. Some other small bug fixes and … Read More

macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update for Mac Fixes Disconnecting Bluetooth Device Issue

Mar 31, 2022 - 9 Comments
macOS Monterey 12.3.1 update

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.3.1 for Mac users running the Monterey operating system. The update addresses an issue where Bluetooth devices and game controllers were disconnecting from the Mac. Additionally, a display issue for Mac mini was also resolved, and there are security patches in the 12.3.1 update. Separately, Apple released iOS 15.4.1 to … Read More

macOS Monterey 12.3 with Universal Control Released, Download Now

Mar 14, 2022 - 1 Comment
macOS Monterey 12.3

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.3 to Mac users running the Monterey operating system. Notably, macOS Monterey 12.3 includes support for Universal Control, the hotly anticipated feature that allows a single mouse and keyboard to to control multiple Macs and iPads. To use Universal Control with macOS Monterey and iPad, all connected devices must be … Read More

iPadOS 15.4 Update Released with Universal Control, Download Now

Mar 14, 2022 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4

Apple has released iPadOS 15.4 for iPad, along with iOS 15.4 for iPhone, and macOS Monterey 12.3 for Mac. iPadOS 15.4 includes support for Universal Control, the feature which allows sharing a mouse and keyboard between a Mac and iPad, support for Face ID with a mask, a gender neutral Siri voice option, iCloud Keychain … Read More

iOS 15.4 Update Released, Download Now

Mar 14, 2022 - 1 Comment
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4

Apple has released iOS 15.4 for iPhone, and iPadOS 15.4 for iPad. The new software updates for iPhone and iPad include a variety of new features, along with security enhancements and fixes. iOS 15.4 includes iCloud Keychain notes, official support for using Face ID when wearing a mask, a gender neutral Siri voice option, an … Read More

How to Disable Automatic Updates on HomePod Mini

Mar 4, 2022 - Leave a Comment
How to Disable Automatic Updates on HomePod

Do you want to stop your HomePod Mini or Homepod from installing updates automatically? Perhaps you prefer to manually update HomePod, or you’re the kind of person who likes to make sure there aren’t any user reports of issues before updating your devices? Fortunately, Apple gives users the option to disable automatic updates for the … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 Update with Security Fix Released

Feb 14, 2022 - 1 Comment
macOS Big Sur

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 with an important security fix for users continuing to run the macOS Big Sur operating system. Separately, for Mac users running macOS Catalina 10.15.7, there’s a Security Update 2022-002 Catalina update available. The security updates appear to include the same fix that was issued recently in macOS Monterey … Read More

iOS 15.3.1 & iPadOS 15.3.1 Update Released with Security Fix

Feb 10, 2022 - 1 Comment
iOS 15.3.1 update

Apple has released iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1 for iPhone and iPad users, respectively. The software update includes an important security fix, and also resolves an issue with Braille displays. Separately, Apple released macOS Monterey 12.2.1 to fix a Bluetooth battery draining bug when a Mac is sleeping, and an update to watchOS for Apple … Read More

macOS Monterey 12.2.1 Fixes Bluetooth Battery Drain, Update Now Available

Feb 10, 2022 - 10 Comments
macOS Monterey 12.2.1 update

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.2.1 for Mac users, the update includes a fix for the issue where MacBook batteries would drain when the computer is in sleep mode and has Bluetooth enabled. The battery draining while in sleep mode issue we first covered in October 2021, but it recently generated wider negative press when … Read More

macOS Monterey 12.2 Update Released with Security Fixes

Jan 26, 2022 - 5 Comments
MacOS Monterey available to download

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.2 for Mac users running the Monterey operating system. The update includes important security fixes and is therefore recommended for all Mac users to install. Specifically, macOS Monterey 12.2 patches the Safari security leak that gathered some attention recently, along with patching a handful of other security holes and perhaps … Read More

iOS 15.3 & iPadOS 15.3 Update Released with Safari Security Fix

Jan 26, 2022 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15 released for iPhone

Apple has released iOS 15.3 for iPhone and iPadOS 15.3 for iPad, both system software updates resolve the Safari 15 browser leak bug that generated some attention over a week ago, which allowed a nefarious site to extract a Google user ID along with website browsing data from a device. The iOS/iPadOS 15.3 updates also … Read More

How to Cancel Automatic Install of iOS & iPadOS Updates

Jan 19, 2022 - 1 Comment
How to Cancel Auto-Installation of iOS & iPadOS Updates

You may already know that iOS and iPadOS will attempt to automatically install iOS and iPadOS system software updates to your devices. But not everyone wants to use this feature all the time. If you accidentally scheduled an overnight software update on your iPhone or iPad, you may be looking to cancel this automatic update, … Read More

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