Archive for July 29, 2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

macOS 15.6

Juli Clover (release notes, security, enterprise, developer, full installer, IPSW):

According to Apple’s release notes, the update provides important bug fixes and security updates.

See also: Howard Oakley and Mr. Macintosh.

Previously:

Update (2025-07-30): Howard Oakley:

macOS Sequoia 15.6 is likely to be the last scheduled general update before Sequoia enters its two years of security-only support, with the release of macOS 26 Tahoe most probably in September. It’s notable for the number of security fixes it delivers, about 81 in all, some of which look very serious, although Apple hasn’t reported that it’s aware of any of them being exploited in the wild.

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There is a single entry in Apple’s developer release notes, possibly the most important of all. This reports that 15.6 fixes a bug in which “Finder and Apple Configurator may be unable to successfully restore some devices from DFU mode.” I don’t understand why that never made it to notes intended for the public.

macOS 14.7.7 and macOS 13.7.7

macOS 14.7.7 (full installer, security):

This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

macOS 13.7.7 (full installer, security):

[Not yet listed, but presumably:] This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

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iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6

Juli Clover (no iOS/iPadOS release notes, security, enterprise, developer):

iOS 18.6 addresses a Photos-related bug that could prevent users from being able to share memory movies in the Photos app.

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The iOS and iPadOS 18.6 updates also bring changes to the App Store rules in the European Union. EU iPhone and iPad users will see a new interface for installing alternative app marketplaces or apps from a developer’s website.

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watchOS 11.6

Juli Clover (no release notes, security, developer):

The watchOS 11.6 update focuses on bug fixes and security improvements, with no new features included.

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tvOS 18.6

Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer):

Apple today released tvOS 18.6, the latest version of the tvOS operating system.

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visionOS 2.6

Juli Clover (no release notes, security, no enterprise, developer):

visionOS 2.6 focuses on bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements. There are no new features in the update.

Previously:

audioOS 18.6

Apple’s page isn’t showing the update, but my HomePod says it’s available and “includes performance and stability improvements.”

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