Overview
- iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6 are now available via over-the-air updates on eligible devices.
- The updates address more than 20 security vulnerabilities on iOS and iPadOS, over 80 on macOS and fix a Photos app issue that prevented sharing memory movies.
- Apple reports that none of the patched flaws are known to be actively exploited in the wild, though prompt installation is recommended.
- European Union users gain a streamlined interface for installing alternative app marketplaces or downloading apps directly from developers’ websites under the Digital Markets Act.
- Parallel security releases—including iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7 and Ventura 13.7.7—ensure continued support for devices that cannot run the latest versions.