IOS 18.3.1, iPados 18.3.1 and more updates were published on Monday. These make bug corrections, while a security update makes them highly recommended for anyone with an iPhone or compatible iPad.
In addition, you can download MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1, Watchos 11.3.1 and Visionos 2.3.1 – Each with their own fixes – now.
Apple firm an iPhone safety hole
IOS 18.3, macOS 15.3 and iPados 18.3 were released at the end of January with a range of bug corrections and some other adjustments. It seems that Apple is not cleaned, as users can now download and install small monitoring versions for everyone. For iPhone and iPad users, the main objective seems to be to close a safety hole in these devices used by hackers.
Official descriptions for iOS 18.3.1 and iPados 18.3.1 clearly indicate that updates do not provide any new feature. They say: “This update provides significant bug corrections and safety updates and is recommended for all users.”
Watchos’ description is even more succinct. “This update provides significant security fixes and is recommended for all users,” explains Apple.
Speaking of safety fixes, Apple closed a bug used by hackers against iPhone and iPad. Without the fix, Cupertino warned that “a physical attack can deactivate the limited USB mode on a locked device”. It is considered critical because The safety hole is really used: “Apple is aware of a report that this problem may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.”
How to install iOS 18.3.1, macOS sequoia 15.3.1 and more
IPhone and iPad users can install iOS 18.3.1 and iPados 18.3.1 directly by opening the Parameters Application and go to General > Software update. Alternatively, update your devices by connecting them to a Mac (or a PC running iTunes).
To download the macOS Sequoia update, go to the Apple menu > About this Mac. Then click Software update. Alternately, install the new version from The App Store. (Note: At the time of writing the present, Apple had not yet updated the version of MacOS in the App Store. But that should happen soon.)
You can install the Watchos update directly on an Apple watch, as long as the laptop remains connected to the Wi-Fi. Settings applicationjust navigate towards General> Software update. Or you can install it from an iPhone by opening the Apple Watch app and going to My watch> General> Software update.
And pro vision users may need Mac worship Guide on how to update Visionos.
