Apple retail employees are preparing for overnight updates ahead of the September 12 event, potentially indicating immediate availability of new products or the need to put up new marketing materials.
Apple released security updates to patch two zero-day exploits used against a civil society organization, allowing hackers to compromise iPhones without user interaction.
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.
Apple has urged iPhone users to update their operating systems due to a new security breach exploited by Israeli NSO's Pegasus spyware, causing concerns in Israel over potential backlash from the US.
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.
France has ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 model in the country due to radiation levels that exceed legal limits, and a software update may be required to fix the issue.
Belgium will assess potential health risks linked to Apple's iPhone 12 following France's ban, raising the possibility of more European countries banning the model due to breaches of radiation exposure limits.
The FDA is reportedly not conducting a specific investigation into the safety of the iPhone 12, despite claims that it is due to radioactivity concerns raised by the French government, stating that there is no scientific evidence linking cell phone use to health problems within the set exposure limits.
The French iPhone ban due to "radiation" concerns is based on tests showing that the iPhone 12 emits more electromagnetic radiation than permitted, but experts argue that the elevated levels are unlikely to pose any risk to users, and scientific studies confirm that smartphones do not increase cancer risk.
Apple has released emergency security patches for iOS, iPadOS, and WatchOS to fix zero-day vulnerabilities that may have been actively exploited, urging users to update their devices immediately.
Users of Apple's iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac are being warned to update their devices immediately due to active and sophisticated spyware attacks targeting high-profile individuals, with the security update addressing three critical vulnerabilities.
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.
French authorities are reviewing a software update from Apple for its iPhone 12, which is intended to address a radiation issue that led to the suspension of sales in France and prompted concerns in other European countries.
France may allow Apple to sell iPhone 12s in the country again after the company addressed the electromagnetic radiation standards set by the country's regulatory agency.
Apple will release a software update to address overheating issues on the new iPhone 15 models, which are primarily caused by bugs in iOS 17 and certain third-party apps.
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 announced a software fix for the iPhone 12 radiation limit issue in France, which will be included in iOS 17.1 and will reduce power when off-body on a static surface, resulting in slightly lower cellular performance in certain off-body use cases.
The upcoming iOS 17.1 update from Apple will lower iPhone 12 radiation levels, although the off-body detection feature will be disabled only in France due to a testing protocol error.
Apple has released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks, including privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution flaws.
The mixup regarding iPhone 12 radiation in France is set to be resolved with the release of iOS 17.1 by October 24, according to the national frequency agency. The software update will bring the radiation levels into compliance with regulatory limits, and it also includes new features such as a new Apple Music favoriting feature and extended AirDrop sessions.
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 has released a software update for the iPhone 12 in France that lowers the transmission power, which may result in reduced cellular performance in certain situations.
Apple is developing a system that allows its stores to update the software of iPhones without opening the packaging, ensuring that customers receive devices with the latest software already installed.
Apple plans to introduce a new system that allows retail store staff to wirelessly update iPhones inside sealed boxes, ensuring customers receive iPhones with the latest version of iOS without the need for manual updates.
Apple is planning to introduce a system that will wirelessly update new iPhones while they are still in the box, improving the user experience by eliminating the need for an immediate software update upon setup.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.1 update will address safety concerns with iPhone 12 and introduce new features such as StandBy mode settings, Apple Music upgrades, AirDrop using cellular data, a flashlight symbol in Live Activities, and the return of new ringtones.