Overview
- Apple released iOS 16.7.14, iPadOS 16.7.14, macOS 11.7.11, watchOS 10.6.2, watchOS 9.6.4, watchOS 6.3.1, and macOS Catalina Security Update 2026-001.
- The updates extend certificates used by iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation so those features continue to function after January 2027.
- iOS 16.7.14 replaces the withdrawn 16.7.13 and fixes the network connectivity issue reported in Australia.
- The releases target older devices that cannot run the latest major OS versions, including iPhone X and iPhone 8 models, certain 2014 Macs limited to Big Sur, and Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, and the original SE.
- Updates are available via Software Update on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with Apple Watch updates delivered through the Watch app on iPhone.