Apple releases updates for iOS 14.4.1, iPadOS 14.4.1, watchOS 7.3.2, macOS 11.2.3 [u]

Over-the-air updates are available to download directly to devices. On iOS and iPadOS, this involves opening the Settings application and selecting General and then Software Update, or waiting for the update to be installed automatically if this setting is enabled.

In watchOS, the update can be installed through the Watch application. Although it can be done automatically, a manual scan can be performed by selecting My Watch, General and then Software Update.

In macOS, the update can be installed by opening System Preferences and selecting Software Update.

The updates are minor in nature, as indicated by the version numbers, and do not provide any changes to functionality. Instead, each offers “important security updates” that are recommended by Apple to be installed by all users.

Apple will provide details on the security content of each update through its dedicated Apple security updates page, which will be updated on Monday.

Apple last updated iOS and iPadOS to version 14.4 on January 26, adding features like “Find My Items” and an improved HomePod mini Handoff.

Update: Today’s update addresses a flaw in WebKit that could have allowed hackers to execute code on a host device using “maliciously crafted” content.