The new versions introduce bug fixes and improvements

Jul 9, 2018 17:15 GMT  ·  By

Apple has released today the final versions of the iOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and tvOS 11.4.1 software updates for its iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, as well as Apple Watch and Apple TV operating systems.

The iOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and tvOS 11.4.1 software updates are now available for everyone using iOS 11.4, watchOS 4.3.1, or tvOS 11.4 as well as previous versions of these operating systems on their supported iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, and Apple TV devices.

These new software updates introduce various stability improvements by fixing annoying bugs and addressing critical security vulnerabilities reported lately by third-party security researchers. Details about the included security issues fixed are yet to be made public by Apple.

While iOS 11.4.1 is available for iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation, tvOS 11.4.1 is available for Apple TV 4th generation and Apple TV 4K, and watchOS 4.3.2 is available for all Apple Watch devices. Also, Apple released the HomePod 11.4.1 firmware update for its HomePod devices.

What's new in iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, and watchOS 4.3.2

The iOS 11.4.1 software update promises to improve the security of your iPhone or iPad device by introducing the USB Restricted Mode functionality for blocking third-party hacking tools for accessing a locked device, and fixes an issue that prevented some users from viewing the last known location of their AirPods in the Find My iPhone app, and improves the reliability of syncing email, notes, and contacts with Exchange accounts.

On the other hand, the watchOS 4.3.2 and tvOS 11.4.1 software update only include various small bug and security fixes. At the moment of writing, Apple didn't release the macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 software update, which is expected to land later day. We'll update this story as soon as it's out!

Update 21:57: Apple also released today the macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 software update for supported Mac computers running macOS High Sierra with AirPlay 2 support for iTunes. Users can download and install the update from the Mac App Store via the Updates tab. The update is accompanied by a macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Combo Update and security updates for macOS Sierra and macOS El Capitan.

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