All articles tagged with #security fixes
Apple released iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, visionOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2 with security fixes first revealed in beta builds; it also rolled out iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, with visionOS fix details coming soon.
Apple has released iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone (also available for iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and visionOS 26.6.1), a security-focused update now available via Settings > General > Software Update. The update emphasizes security improvements and bug fixes rather than new features, with iOS 27 expected to launch in mid-September as Apple continues refining iOS 26.
Microsoft released Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5121003 and KB5120240 for versions 25H2/24H2/23H2 as part of the August 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing around 400 security vulnerabilities and delivering a broad set of improvements across components like File Explorer, Windows Search, Voice Access, Widgets, Touchpad, Start menu, Windows Hello ESS, fonts, and accessibility. The updates are mandatory and apply to all affected versions; installation can be done via Settings > Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog, with fixes shared across the listed Windows 11 versions.
Apple released a macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 beta focused on security fixes, available to developers and public beta testers via System Settings; the beta follows the 26.6.1 security update that patched a Screen Sharing authentication vulnerability.
Apple released beta builds of iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 to developers and public testers, delivering security fixes ahead of iOS 27; the betas are installable over the air, and Apple is winding down work on iOS 26 as iOS 27 nears its public debut.
Apple released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, adding security fixes and Spotlight index optimizations in preparation for iOS 27; 26.6 will be among the final updates to iOS 26 as Apple gears up for a September launch of iOS 27.
Apple today seeded release candidate builds of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 to developers, finalizing the 26.x line with security fixes and Spotlight index optimizations ahead of the September launch of iOS 27.
MacRumors rounds up a busy week: Apple reportedly finalizes the MacBook Ultra with M5 Pro/Max chips (M6 and M7 variants follow later), the iPhone 18 lineup is teased with RAM bumps and an A20 Pro chip, a Tata cyberattack leak exposes iPhone 18 Pro details, and Apple releases iOS 26.5.2 (plus updates for iPadOS/macOS Tahoe) with more than 25 security fixes, plus news that Apple has acquired the Play app.
Apple has released macOS 26.5.2 as a minor, security-focused update. It provides fixes for recent vulnerabilities and advises users to install promptly, following earlier emergency updates for iOS/iPadOS and macOS. There are no major feature changes announced in the release notes.
Apple today released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 as minor security-focused updates following 26.5.1’s charging fix; the company is wrapping up iOS 26 while iOS 27 enters developer beta with a public beta planned for July.
Apple released iOS 26.5.2 for iPhone, a minor security-focused update with no new user-facing features, also shipping iPadOS 26.5.2 and macOS 26.5.2 with the same emphasis on security. Upgrade via Settings > General > Software Update. Apple is meanwhile beta-testing iOS 26.6 with few visible changes ahead of iOS 27 this fall, and the official notes point to security fixes (details may appear on Apple's security site).
Google Chrome 148 has been released for Windows, Mac, and Linux with 127 security fixes, including three critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-7896, CVE-2026-7897, CVE-2026-7898) in Blink/Mobile/Chromoting, plus multiple high- and medium-severity issues across V8 and ANGLE. Google awarded researchers over $100k for disclosures, and users should update to Chrome 148.0.7778.96/97 immediately; Chrome 149 is scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Debian 13.3, the latest stable release for Debian Trixie, has been launched, featuring numerous security patches, bug fixes, and updates for various software components including GNOME Mutter, Chromium, and Thunderbird, enhancing stability and security.
Apple released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, which include about 50 security updates addressing various vulnerabilities such as privilege escalation, privacy issues, and system stability bugs. Users are encouraged to update their devices to enhance security and fix critical bugs.
The August 2025 Security Update for Windows 11 introduces at least eight new features including enhanced Windows Recall options, AI-driven actions in Click to Do, a redesigned Settings search page with an AI agent, Quick Machine Recovery for faster troubleshooting, inline descriptions for Snap Layouts, expanded gamepad keyboard support, a new error screen design, and various security improvements, with some features rolling out gradually and requiring specific hardware or market conditions.