iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 began rolling out on Monday as the latest software updates for iPhone and iPad. Apple says the update includes fixes for vulnerabilities affecting the company’s Neural Engine, Find My service, and a kernel-level patch for a flaw that would allow malicious users to remotely compromise the security of an affected device . The Cupertino company also launched macOS 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and tvOS 16.6 with significant fixes for security flaws, weeks ahead of the expected release of Apple’s major software version updates, including iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.
The update to iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6 is now available to download on compatible devices and Apple recommends that users download its latest software updates, which include important security improvements. You can open the Settings app on compatible devices and tap – or click – General , software update , Download and InstallThen connect your device to the charger and wait for the update to download and install.
According to details shared by the company, the latest iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5 and watchOS 9.6 updates include fixes for security vulnerabilities related to Apple’s Neural Engine – the natural language processing and on-device machine learning capabilities developed by Apple. A technique used for – which would allow an app to execute malicious code on the device.
According to the release notes for the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS software releases, the update also includes fixing a flaw in the Find My app that would allow the app to read sensitive location information. Meanwhile, macOS 13.5 also includes important security patches that mitigate vulnerabilities that could allow a sandbox process to bypass security restrictions, or allow an app to access user-sensitive data through the Voice Memos app. can give.
All updates released by Apple also include fixes for several vulnerabilities affecting WebKit, the company’s open-source browser engine that powers its Safari browser. According to Apple’s release notes, these improvements are designed to mitigate flaws that would allow malicious code to be executed or sensitive information to be disclosed when the browser processes web content.
Apple also says it is aware of reports that some of these security issues have been actively exploited by malicious users, meaning users who have compatible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV models, they should download and install the update as soon as possible. As much as possible.
In the coming weeks, Apple is expected to release updates for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10 — there’s no release timeline for these updates, but the company typically releases new software versions in September. Presents. These updates are likely to arrive ahead of the launch of Apple’s next-generation iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series smartphones, which are expected later this year.
