Apple released iOS 16.0.3 as a firmware update to the general public on Monday alongside watchOS 9.0.2 to address a slew of different bugs that affect various handsets, but with most of the fixes focusing primarily on the iPhone 14 lineup.
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Linus Henze says iOS 15.5 beta 4 won’t be supported by Fugu15
Renowned security researcher Linus Henze on Monday updated the support notes of the Fugu15 jailbreak that he demonstrated on an iOS 15.4.1 device this past Thursday at the Objective by the Sea security conference.
How to update the MagSafe or MagSafe Duo charger’s software and view version number
Follow these steps if you'd like to update the MagSafe or MagSafe Duo charger's firmware to the latest version, as well as view the current version on your iPhone.
Apple updates MagSafe charger firmware, but what’s new?
The MagSafe charger software now has version number 255.0.0.0 though it's unclear whether the refreshed software brings any new features or bug fixes.
PlayStation 5 jailbroken via Cryptogenic exploit
Jailbreaking isn’t just for iPhones. In fact, just about any device that runs firmware has the capacity to be hacked so that the end user can run mods not initially intended by the manufacturer of said device. Sony fans found that out Monday after an apparent jailbreak surfaced for the PlayStation 5 – Sony’s latest game console as of 2022.
Apple stops signing iOS 16.0 & 16.0.1, halting downgrades from iOS 16.0.2
Just last Thursday, Apple publicly released iOS 16.0.2 with a patchwork of bug fixes for the company’s latest mobile operating system – iOS 16. Just some of the remedies included with the update were a solution for the freaky camera vibration when using third-party apps and a resolution for the excessive clipboard permission prompts users would get upon pasting text copied from one app to another, among other things.
Apple stops signing iOS 15.6.1 following last week’s newer iOS 15.7 & 16.0 releases
Apple has officially closed the signing window for iOS & iPadOS 15.6.1 on Monday after just last week dropping a multi-pronged software update comprised of both iOS & iPadOS 15.7 and the debut iOS 16.0 for the iPhone & iPod touch (iPadOS 16.0 is currently delayed for a while longer).
Apple no longer signing iOS 15.6 following last week’s iOS 15.6.1 software update
After releasing iOS & iPadOS 15.6.1 last week with bug fixes and security improvements for the iPhone and iPad, Apple is at it again this week with the company’s standard process of unsigning older firmware after pulling the plug on the previous iOS & iPadOS 15.6 release.
Apple confirms the latest Studio Display firmware fixes intermittent speaker issues
Apple's confirmed the most recent firmware update for its $1,699 external monitor fixes intermittent Studio Display speaker issues some owners complained about.
New IPSW app by Hyperixa lets jailbreakers learn which firmware is signed for their device
One thing jailbreakers and jailbreak hopefuls must pay close attention to is their handset’s firmware. Apple intently unsigns older versions of iOS and iPadOS to prevent users from downgrading to them from newer versions — an effort that makes jailbreaking more difficult as Apple pushes software updates frequently to patch the bugs and exploits used by jailbreak tools.
Apple no longer signing iOS 15.5 following newer iOS 15.6 software update
Apple just last week released iOS & iPadOS 15.6 to the masses following an extensive beta testing period involving both developers and public beta participants. Fast-forward to today, and Apple doesn’t want anyone turning back.
How to update the software on your AirTag
Learn how to update your AirTag to the most recent firmware in order to get the latest features and fixes, plus how to check its firmware version and see what's new.