Apple launches macOS 14.2.1 Sonoma and iOS 17.2.1 updates

Apple has actually launched the macOS 14.2.1 Sonoma and iOS 17.2.1 updates. The brand-new software application with bug repairs, and one security repair for Macs.

macOS 14.2.1 Sonoma upgrade

macOS 14.2.1 repairs a loophole that belongs to WindowServer. The security vulnerability, which has actually been tracked under CVE-2023-42940, consisted of a make use of that might share inaccurate material when a user shares their screen. The bug, which has actually been referred to as a session rendering concern, was resolved with enhanced session tracking. Apple has actually credited software application designer Craig Hockenberry for reporting the bug to it.

Apple releases macOS 14.2.1 Sonoma and iOS 17.2.1 updates

That’s almost it, there are no brand-new functions in the most recent variation of the os. The develop number for the macOS 14.2.1 upgrade is 237C1.

iOS 17.2.1 upgrade

iPhone users can now upgrade their gadgets to iOS 17.2.1. However, unlike iOS 17.2 which presented a range of brand-new functions such as the Journal app, and Spatial Video Capture (for Apple Vision Pro), the most recent upgrade is basically a bare-bones variation. It simply features some so-called “essential bug repairs”. Apple has actually not supplied any information about what’s brand-new in the iOS 17.2.1 upgrade. Here’s a screenshot of the upgrade page.

iOS 17.2.1 update change log

That is a really helpful modification log, right? We have no concept what bugs were repaired, and according to the security updates page on Apple’s site, there were no security repairs in the most recent upgrade either. It’s type of odd to see such secret updates from the Cupertino business.

The iOS 17.2.1 upgrade is offered for the iPhone XS and later on. It has the develop number 21C66. Head to the Settings > > General > > Software application Update page to set up the upgrade on your iPhone.

Safari 17.2.1, iOS 16.7.4 and iPadOS 16.7,4

Carrying on to older variations of macOS, Apple has actually upgraded its internet browser for macOS 12 Monterey and macOS 13 Ventura, the existing variation is Safari 17.2.1. And much like the iOS upgrade, the brand-new variation of Safari does not consist of any security repairs either.

Normally, when Apple launches an upgrade for iOS, it launches a comparable upgrade all at once for iPads. That’s not the case this time, as remarkably, Apple has actually not launched an upgrade for iPadOS 17. So the tablets stay on iPadOS 17.2. In case you missed it, the upgrade was launched previously this month, along with iOS 17.2 and macOS 14.2 Sonoma.

Nevertheless, the business has actually launched an upgrade for a few of its older tablets. The iPadOS 16.7.4 upgrade is offered for the following designs: iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch first generation. Likewise, the iOS 16.7.4 upgrade is likewise offered for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X. MacRumors reports that the upgrade ships with an essential repair that has actually been bothersome users. The release keeps in mind states that the spot deals with a concern that was avoiding integrated Apple apps that might have been erased by the user, from being re-installed. If you had actually gotten rid of a system app by error, you can now redownload it from the App Shop.

Apple started seeding macOS 14.3 beta, iOS 17.3 beta and iPadOS 17.3 beta to users in the test program. The upgrade will likely be launched in January 2024, and bring assistance for Stolen Gadget Defense for iPhone, which is offered in the beta variation of the software application.

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