14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has just released a new iOS software update, but this time, it’s not aimed at those already running the most recent version of the operating system.
In other words, if you’re already on iOS 15, you won’t be getting any update, unless you haven’t already installed the recently launched iOS 15.1, of course.
The new update is iOS 14.8.1, and as you can easily figure out given the version number, it’s a revision of the original iOS 14.8. And of course, it includes only small improvements, though this time, I’d say the improvements are critical for all devices out there.
This is because they’re entirely aimed at improving the security of the operating system, with Apple itself explaining in this tech support document that it’s resolving vulnerabilities in iOS. Just one bug is believed to be exploited in the wild, and users are obviously recommended to patch their devices as soon as possible.
Full focus on security patches
For example, the company explains that an IOMobileFrameBuffe bug exists on iPhone 6s and later, as an anonymous researcher reported the problem that may already be exploited by malicious actors out there.
“An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling,” Apple explains.
Given the focus is on security updates, everybody is recommended to update their devices as soon as possible.
In the meantime, if you haven’t already updated to iOS 15.1, you should really do this. The update brings lots of improvements and new features, including SharePlay and even options to add your vaccination certificate to your Apple Wallet. There are also plenty of fixes, including for bugs that have plagued the newly launched iPhone 13 as well.