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Apple Releases iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, and iOS 17.0.2 with Bug Fixes, Security Updates

  • Apple released iOS 17.0.1 and iPadOS 17.0.1 with bug fixes and security updates.

  • There is a separate iOS 17.0.2 update for iPhone 15 models.

  • The updates fix bugs and security vulnerabilities that were actively exploited.

  • iOS 16.7 was also released for devices unable to update to iOS 17.

  • The updates can be downloaded over-the-air in Settings on eligible devices.

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Apple released updates for macOS 13.5.2, iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, and watchOS 9.6.2, addressing security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers, urging all users to install the updates as soon as possible.
Apple has released iOS 16.6.1, an emergency update for iPhones, to fix two serious flaws that have been actively exploited by attackers to deliver spyware without user interaction.
iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
Apple has released security updates for older iPhones, including iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9, to address a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-31064) exploited by NSO's Pegasus spyware through iMessage attachments.
iOS 17 will be available to download next week, but some older iPhone models, including the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, won't be compatible with the new operating system.
Apple has released watchOS 10.0.1, a minor update that includes bug fixes and security updates for the Apple Watch, and can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 17.
Apple advises users to update their iPhone 15 devices to iOS 17.0.2 before transferring data from another iPhone to avoid encountering issues and to ensure a smooth transfer process.
Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, but it's uncertain how long iOS 16 will continue receiving updates.
Apple has released a new security update for iPhones, iPads, and other devices to protect against three vulnerabilities, following a previous update released earlier this month.
Developers release a slew of day one updates to support Apple's latest platform features following the release of major OS updates like iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10, while Android developers are less incentivized to update on day one due to the slower adoption of Android updates and fewer new platform features to adopt.
iOS 17.1 beta 1 includes various new features such as AirDrop updates, Apple Music favorites, and artwork customization for playlists, among others.
iOS 17, Apple's biggest annual software update for iPhone users, was released on September 17, 2023, and includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, widgets, and more.
Apple has released the third developer beta version of iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, and macOS 14.1, which include new Apple Music and AirDrop features, as well as enhancements to StandBy mode.
Apple is set to release its iOS 17.1 update by October 24th, which will address radiation levels in the iPhone 12 and includes other features such as an Apple Music favorites system and support for AirDrop over the internet.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.1 update will address safety concerns for iPhone 12 users and introduce new features such as StandBy mode settings, Apple Music upgrades, and AirDrop improvements.
Apple has released a second release candidate (RC) of iOS 17.1 to developers, which adds new features such as favoriting songs and albums, improved AirDrop transfers, and more.