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Apple released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to all users today. The update includes new features such as Apple ProRAW for iPhone 12 Pro users, as well as support for the forthcoming AirPods Max over-ear headphones and support for the Apple Fitness+ service.
WatchOS 7.2 includes support for Apple’s new Fitness+ subscription service, which is accessible via the Fitness app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. watchOS 7.2 also includes new cardio fitness notifications.
Where to find custom app icon packs you can use with iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 for a price.
With the public release of iOS 14.3 today, Apple has made the experience of using custom home screen icons much better. Now custom icons created through the Shortcuts app launch right into your desired app instead of opening the Shortcuts app first…
Ecosia now a default search engine option on iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Ecosia is a search engine that promotes privacy first and plants trees around the world, and with Mondays updates, it is now available as a default search engine setting on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Ecosia uses their income from search ads to fund planting trees around the world in harsh environments. The search engine doesn’t track users, encrypts searches, and anonymizes data within a week of it being created.
The ad revenue generated from Apple users alone have planted over seven million trees in 2020, and now you can do more by making it the default search engine. The website shows over 115 million trees have been planted as a result of search revenue so far….
iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod Mini released.
Greetings!
Is there any new info re: IOS 14.3? I’ve been waiting to hear something good about it-or bad even anything is better than nothing! 😉
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No battery drain on my iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch.
There are probably some hog apps you are using not compatible with iOS 14.3… although developers had enough test time with dev & beta versions.
You can check battery usage (daily/weekly) by app on your iPhone, iPad.
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iOS 14.4 beta 1, iPadOS 14.4 beta 1, tvOS 14.4 beta 1 and watchOS 7.3 beta 1 released
iOS 14.4 beta 1, iPadOS 14.4 beta 1, tvOS 14.4 beta 1 and watchOS 7.3 beta 1 released
iOS 14.4 Beta Changes/Features: New HomePod mini Handoff experience!
Greetings!
Is there any new info re: IOS 14.3? I’ve been waiting to hear something good about it-or bad even anything is better than nothing! 😉
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I haven’t seen any problems with iOS/iPadOS 14.3 (all dev/beta versions).
Now on 14.4 dev/beta problem free.
iOS/iPadOS 14.4 beta 2 released build number: 18D5043d
tvOS 14.4 beta 2, build number: 18K5793d
watchOS 7.2 beta 2, build number: 18S5793d
iOS 14.4 includes the following improvements for your iPhone:
Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera
Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications
Notifications for when the camera on your iPhone is unable to be verified as a new, genuine Apple camera in iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
This release also fixes the following issues:
Image artifacts could appear in HDR photos taken with iPhone 12 Pro
Fitness widget may not display updated Activity data
Typing may be delayed and word suggestions may not appear in the keyboard
The keyboard may not come up in the correct language in Messages
Audio stories from the News app in CarPlay may not resume after being paused for spoken directions or Siri
Enabling Switch Control in Accessibility may prevent phone calls from being answered from the Lock Screen
watchOS 7.3 RC released.
watchOS 7.3 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
Unity watch face inspired by the colors of the Pan-African Flag, the shapes change throughout the day as you move creating a face that’s unique to you
Time to Walk for Apple Fitness+ subscribers an audio experience in the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk
ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, and Thailand
Irregular heart rhythm notifications in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand
Fix for an issue where Control Center and Notification Center may be unresponsive when Zoom is enabled
iOS/iPadOS 14.4, WatchOS 7.3 to be released later today.
WatchOS 7.3
Apple Released 14.4 HomePod / HomePod Mini & tvOS is 14.4
Software version 14.4 includes bug fixes and the following new features with an Ultra Wideband (U1) equipped iPhone.
– Hand off music with visual, audible, and haptic effects from iPhone to HomePod mini
– Get personalized listening suggestions on iPhone when it is next to HomePod mini
– Media controls automatically appear without having to unlock iPhone when it is close to HomePod mini
so what is it alex 14.3 or 14.4?
edit: Thread title fixed /facepalm
14.4 final.
iOS/iPadOS and WatchOS Updates
iOS, iPadOS, TvOS, WatchOS and HomePod updates.
I suggest you do the security update before then (if you’re using the devices). See details:
You should update your iDevice now
I’ll likely update before then, it’s just when I’ll submit the list of changes for the knowledgeable article on here. I have to unfortunately at least wait until tomorrow since I’m teaching a webinar tomorrow using my iPhone screen, and I can’t take any chances on updates until after the webinar.
Nathan Parker
iOS 14.5 developer beta 1, build number: 18E5140j
iPadOS 14.5 developer beta 1, build number: 18E5140j
watchOS 7.4 developer beta 1, build number: 18T5144k
tvOS 14.5 developer beta 1, build number: 18L5149j
What’s new in iOS 14.5 beta 1?
With iOS 14.5 and WatchOS 7.4 users can unlock the iPhone with the Apple Watch when the iPhone detects owner is wearing a mask.
iOS/iPadOS 14.5 beta 2
iPadOS 14.5 beta (18E5140k)
iOS 14.5 beta (18E5140k)
users can unlock the iPhone with the Apple Watch when the iPhone detects owner is wearing a mask.
While my Apple Watch can unlock my iPhone the revers is also true. My iPhone can unlock my Apple Watch.
iOSiPadOS 14.4.1 released
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
watchOS 7.3.2 released
Available for: Apple Watch Series 3 and later
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
iOS 14.5 beta 4 released.
New “Items” tab in the Find My app for tracking AirTags and other third-party accessories
iOS 14.5 code suggests support for Apple Card Family Sharing, but it’s unclear if this feature will make the cut for the final release
Horizontal boot screen on the iPad
Updates to the Music app, including swipe gestures, a lyrics sharing feature, and more
AirPlay 2 support for Fitness+ workouts
Waze-like features in Apple Maps
PS5 / Xbox Series X controller support
tvOS 14.5 beta 4 – 18L5186a
watchOS 7.4 beta 4 – 18T5183b
HomePod 14.5 beta 4 – 18L5186a
iPadOS 14.5 beta 4 – 18E5178a
macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 4 – 20E5210c
https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/15/ios-14-5-beta-4-now-available/
Apple stops signing iOS 14.4. Downgrades from iOS 14.4.1 are blocked.
https://support.apple.com/en-il/HT201222
“Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”
iOS 14.5 beta 6 released to developers.
New : battery recalibration tool.
iOS 14.5, coming later this spring, includes an update where the battery health reporting system will recalibrate maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max to address inaccurate estimates of battery health reporting for some users. Symptoms of this bug include unexpected battery drain behavior or, in a small number of instances, reduced peak performance capability. This inaccurate battery health reporting does not reflect an issue with actual battery health.
watchOS 7.4 beta 6 released to Devs.
tvOS 14.5 beta 6 and HomePod 14.5 beta 6 released to Devs.
Firmware updates for AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 (3E751) released.
1.Connect AirPods Pro to your iOS device.
2. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
3. Go to General > About > AirPods Pro
4. Firmware Version should be listed there.
Alex, is this the updated firmware for both AirPods Pro and AirPods 2? Step 3 above only shows AirPods Pro. When I go to Settings per your post, it shows my AirPods 2 but with a different Firmware. 3A283. When there is a firmware update, is the installation automatic when your AirPods are connected? Thanks.
When there is a firmware update, is the installation automatic when your AirPods are connected?
When the AirPods are charging and connected to the iPhone and wi-fi the AirPods will update the Firmware automatically.
Released :
iOS 15 beta 3
iPadOS 15 beta 3,
watchOS 8 beta 3
This update fixes CVE-2021-30858 and CVE-2021-30860, which were previously patched in iOS 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, and Safari 14.1.2, almost two weeks ago. This confirms that iOS 12 is still in support, at least for now.
For those who want to delay the iOS 15 upgrade, you are still fine on iOS 14. Apple says that you will still get “important security updates for a period of time” on iOS 14 (https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204204).
Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats products
Here are the latest firmware versions:
AirPods Pro – 4A400
AirPods Max – 4A400
AirPods (second-generation) – 4A400
Beats Solo Pro – 4A394
Powerbeats 4 – 4A394
Powerbeats Pro – 4A394…
Apple Releases Urgent iPhone and iPad Updates to Patch New Zero-Day Vulnerability
Apple on Monday released a security update for iOS and iPad to address a critical vulnerability that it says is being exploited in the wild, making it the 17th zero-day flaw the company has addressed in its products since the start of the year.’
The weakness, assigned the identifier CVE-2021-30883, concerns a memory corruption issue in the “IOMobileFrameBuffer” component that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Crediting an anonymous researcher for reporting the vulnerability, Apple said it’s “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”…
Security researcher Saar Amar shared additional details, and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, noting that “this attack surface is highly interesting because it’s accessible from the app sandbox (so it’s great for jailbreaks) and many other processes, making it a good candidate for LPEs exploits in chains.”..
I have seen many complaints about IOS 15, primarily on Reddit, so have not upgraded yet. Any idea when apple will work out the bugs in this build? I have a Iphone 11 on last iteration of IOS 14…
I am running all iOS 15 betas, now on 15.1 RC.
Not a single problem on iPhone and iPad.
Final will be released next week probably on Oct. 25.
Released to devs :
iOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b)
watchOS 8.3 beta 4 (build: 19S5050c)
iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b)
tvOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)
HomePod 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)
Public betas released
iPhone Backup After Installing 15.2
This bit of info may be helpful to someone that experiences what I did today. After updating to iOS 15.2 and then attempting to backup the phone via Finder, I got an error message saying it could not read the contents of the iPhone and to click on Restore (in the body of the message) to restore back to factory settings. Who wants to rush into that? I did a quick Google search and saw where an iPhone restart may resolve the problem. It did for me. I think it was somehow related to 15.2 not settling in correctly.
iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 released
“HomeKit
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted HomeKit accessory name
may cause a denial of service
Description: A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with
improved input validation.
CVE-2022-22588:
Messages may not load photos sent using an iCloud Link
Third-party CarPlay apps may not respond to input”
iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 tvOS 15.4.1, HomePod 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1.
iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 addresses the following issues.
Information about the security content is also available at
https://support.apple.com/HT213219.
Released March 31, 2022
AppleAVD
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2
and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and
iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code
with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue
may have been actively exploited.
Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with
improved bounds checking.
CVE-2022-22675: an anonymous researcher
Also when I use WIFI for the update does it do a backup first and what is that backed up to as I am not signed in?
No, it does not. You should backup manually before installing new iOS. Either on the device or using iTunes. I create 2 backups: 1 on PC and 1 to iCloud.
I update using my iPhone and iPad and Watch and not iTunes (currently iOS/iPadOS 15.5 and watchOS 8.6)
iOS, iPadOS 15.6RC tvOS 15.6RC and watchOS 8.7RC released to public.
“iOS 15.6 includes enhancements, bug fixes and security updates.
– TV app adds the option to restart a live sports game already in-progress and pause, rewind, or fast-forward
– Fixes an issue where Settings may continue to display that device storage is full even if it is available
– Fixes an issue that may cause braille devices to slow down or stop responding when navigating text in Mail
– Fixes an issue in Safari where a tab may revert back to a previous page”
iOS / iPadOS iOS 12.5.6 released
Apple today released an iOS 12.5.6 update for older iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models that are not able to run the current version of iOS, iOS 15…
The iOS 12.5.6 update likely fixes two major vulnerabilities that were actively exploited, so it’s worth updating right away if you have an older device
Devices that cannot be updated past iOS 12 include the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod touch 6, original iPad Air, iPad mini 2, and iPad mini 3.
Official apple security page:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213428
Good of apple to issue an update for older tech.
iOS 16 RC released to devs and public.
iOS 16 final will be released tomorrow (with Apple Watch OS 9 and TV OS 16).
For those older iPhones not eligible for iOS 16. iPhone 7 and older.
And those who want to stay on iOS 15.x
As long as you stay on iOS 15 you should update.
I myself running beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS for years and never had a crash..
Apple released iOS iPadOS 15.7.1
