Apple releases updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS with fix for Telugu crashing bug

Apple on Monday released iOS 11.2.6, watchOS 4.2.3, tvOS 11.2.6 and a macOS 10.13.3 supplemental update with fixes for the Telugu crashing bug. The bug, which made headlines last week, involves an Indian language character that crashes apps and devices when it is sent or received.

Here are your release notes:

iOS 11.2.6

iOS 11.2.6 incldues bug fixes for your iPhone or iPad. This update:

  • Fixes an issue where using certain character sequences could cause apps to crash
  • Fixes an issue where some third-party apps could fail to connect to external accessories

watchOS 4.2.3

watchOS 4.2.3 fixes an issue where using certain character sequences could cause apps to crash.

macOS 10.13.3

The macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Supplemental Update fixes an issue where using certain character sequences could cause apps to crash. This update is recommended for all users.