Today has seen another round of software updates from Apple, with minor releases for iOS, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod.
With major updates due this fall for each of these platforms, it is extremely likely that the focus of today's releases is on bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements to address issues discovered since the previous releases; and that there are no significant user-facing changes.
Apple has today released OS X El Capitan 10.11.3, bringing with it a series of bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements.
According to Apple's release notes via MacRumors, “OS X 10.11.3 includes unspecified bug fixes and security updates”.
Alongside today’s release of iOS 7.1.2, Apple has also released OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 to the general public.
According to 9 to 5 Mac, OS X 10.9.4 includes the following improvements:
• Fixes an issue that prevented some Macs from automatically connecting to known Wi-Fi networks • Fixes issue causing the background or Apple logo to appear incorrectly on startup • Improves the reliability of waking from sleep • Includes Safari 7.0.5
Apple has today released OS X El Capitan 10.11.1, bringing with it a series of bug fixes and improvements—including a fix for Microsoft Office 2016 compatibility.
According to AppleInsider, this update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of a user's Mac.
Specific changes made in OS X 10.11.1, according to Apple, include:
Apple has today released OS X El Capitan 10.11.2, bringing with it a series of bug fixes and improvements.
According to Apple's release notes via MacRumors, this update improves the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac and includes the following changes:
Apple has today released OS X El Capitan 10.11.4, bringing with it a number of bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements.
The main outward-facing changes that we are aware of in OS X 10.11.4 are Live Photos support in Messages; the ability to password protect notes in the Notes app; and an option to import notes from Evernote.
Apple has just released OS X Mavericks 10.9.3, the third update to the OSX 10.9 Mavericks operating system.
According to the release notes, quoted on Mac Rumors, OS X 10.9.3 contains the following updates:
Apple has today released OS X Yosemite 10.10.1, bringing with it a series of bug fixes and improvements—including a fix for WiFi reliability issues.
According to the OS X 10.10.1 release notes, via 9 to 5 Mac, this first Yosemite update includes the following changes:
"The OS X Yosemite v10.10.1 Update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac. This update:
• Improves Wi-Fi reliability
Apple today released OS X 10.10.2 to the public. This second update to OS X Yosemite is believed to include a number of VoiceOver fixes.
We keep a running list of Yosemite bugs on our main Yosemite announcement page. You'll find all the new, fixed, and unaddressed bugs there.
Other notable changes and fixes include the addition of iCloud Drive support in Time Machine, a fix for the WiFi connectivity problems experienced by some users, and security fixes.
Ahead of next week's WWDC, Apple has quietly released a seventh generation iPod touch featuring an A10 Fusion processor.
The upgrade from the A8 chip found in the previous generation iPod touch will bring support for AR games and Group FaceTime to the new model.
In addition to the upgraded processor, the new iPod touch offers a 256GB model for the first time.
Apple has released updates for its software platforms today, including iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, which aim to provide important bug fixes and security updates. These updates address issues such as unresponsive or incorrect iCloud settings display, Siri requests for Find My not working, and crash detection optimizations for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models.
Today has seen another flurry of software updates from Apple. In addition to the release of iOS 9.3.2, there have also been updates for the Mac, Apple Watch and fourth-generation Apple TV.
Full release notes for these updates are not yet available, but it is safe to assume that there will be the standard round of bug fixes, security patches, and under-the-hood improvements. We will update this post if we learn of any significant new features or changes.
Today has seen another round of software updates from Apple. In addition to the release of iOS 10.2.1, there have also been updates for the Mac, Apple Watch and fourth-generation Apple TV.
At the time of posting, full release notes for these updates are not yet available; however, it is safe to assume that there will be the standard mix of bug fixes, security patches, and under-the-hood performance improvements.
Apple has today released software updates for the Apple Watch and fourth-generation Apple TV.
According to Apple’s release notes for watchOS 3.1 via 9to5Mac, this update includes the following:
Apple has today released tvOS 10 for the fourth-generation Apple TV, proudly claimingl that with this release the “Apple TV keeps getting better and better”:
With the tvOS update, Apple Music has been totally redesigned. A new Remote app lets you control your Apple TV with your iPhone. You’ll even be able to adjust the house lights and thermostat straight from your TV.
Apple has today released tvOS 11 for the fourth-generation Apple TV. It is perhaps unsurprising that the platform which received the least attention during Apple's WWDC keynote earlier this year, is also the one which sees the fewest new features and significant changes in today's round of OS releases. However, the good news is that there are some notable enhancements for blind and low vision users.
Apple has today released tvOS 12. In this post we highlight some of the new changes and features that this update will bring to the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV.
. It is perhaps unsurprising that the platform which received the least attention during Apple's WWDC keynote earlier this year, is also the one which sees the fewest new features and significant changes in the pending round of OS releases.