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Software Update Apple on Wednesday released iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 to the public with minor bug fixes and other improvements.Wesley Hilliard for AppleInsider:Apple says that the release addresses a HomeKit denial of service issue, a problem where third-party CarPlay apps may lose touch sensitivity, and a bug where Messages may not load photos sent using an iCloud link.The HomeKit DDoS attack was revealed by a researcher on January 1 and could be executed by entering a device name of over 500,000 characters. Devices that tried to load the device name could be placed into a reboot cycle and made...

Apple Releases iOS 13.3 Apple today released iOS 13.3 which includes improvements, bug fixes and additional parental controls for Screen Time. Screen Time New parental controls provide more communication limits over who their children can call, FaceTime, or Message Contact list for children lets parents manage the contacts that appear on their children’s devices Apple News New layout for Apple News+ stories from The Wall Street Journal and other leading newspapers Easily like or dislike stories with a tap Stories from Apple News are now available in Canada in English and French Continue reading with links to related stories or...

Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 “Shortly after releases of the rest of the Apple-supplied operating systems, the company has also issued macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 with support for the new emoji, and other fixes,” Mike Wuerthele reports for AppleInsider.“The release notes for the update are sparse, with the company calling out only the 70 new emoji, a Bluetooth bug involving Apple Pay, reliability improvements to Microsoft Exchange message syncronization, and a Spotlight input problem,” Wuerthele reports. “Apple does note in a separate security content page that the assorted KRACK wi-fi vulnerabilities have been patched.”Wuerthele reports, “Apple has also updated...

Friday, September 11, 2009 - 10:22 AM EDTApple has released Security Update 2009-005 for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, 10.4 Server (Tiger), 10.5 Leopard, and 10.5 Server (Leopard). Security Update 2009-005 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update. Security Update 2009-005 is available via Software Update and also via standalone installers. More info and download links: • Security Update 2009-005 (Leopard) - 93.14MB • Security Update 2009-005 Server (Leopard) - 181MB • Security Update 2009-005 (Tiger Intel) - 169.75MB • Security Update 2009-005...

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.1, Mac OS X Server 10.6.1Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 05:48 PM EDTApple today released Mac OS X 10.6.1 Update which is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes for: • compatibility with some Sierra Wireless 3G modems • an issue that might cause DVD playback to stop unexpectedly • some printer compatibility drivers not appearing properly in the add printer browser • an issue that might make it difficult to remove an...