Apple updates iOS, iPadOS and macOS of older devices to fix bugs

Just yesterday, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 16.3, one of the big updates to the latest operating system. These new versions integrate the operation of the new HomePod as well as expanding advanced security protection to more countries. However, just yesterday, Apple also launched Old device software updates not compatible with iOS 16 to ensure the safety of these devices. These new updates include iOS 12.5.7, iOS 15.7.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, and macOS Monterey 12.6.3.

Apple protects and protects the operating systems of older devices

Having an up-to-date operating system is very important for a host of reasons. One of the main is Security. Updates usually include security patches to fix vulnerabilities known in operating systems. In fact, large teams of engineers are dedicated to finding vulnerabilities in each of the released versions. Additionally, updates may also include performance improvements and new features that improve the user experience. Without updates, the operating system may become outdated.

Apple has decided launch updates of old software installed on old devices,

• iOS 12.5.7: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3 and iPod touch (6th generation). The resolved vulnerabilities can be viewed at the following link.
• macOS Monterey 12.6.3: The resolved vulnerabilities can be viewed at the following link.
• macOS Big Sur 11.7.3: The resolved vulnerabilities can be viewed at the following link.
• iOS 15.7.3 and iPadOS 15.7.3:
  iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation) and iPod touch (7th generation). The resolved vulnerabilities can be viewed at the following link.

The vast majority of Exploits resolved revolve around the following systems in iOS, iPadOS, and macOSAppleMobileFileIntegrity, curl, dcerpc, DiskArbitration, DriverKit, Intel Graphics Driver, PackageKit, Kernel, Mail Exchange, Maps, Screen Time, Weather, WebKit, and Windows Installer.

If you have one of the older devices that can be upgraded to these new versions be sure to install them to protect the security of your devices. If you have enabled automatic updates, they will be installed in the next few days. If not, try going to Settings > General > Updates to complete the installation.