iOS 18.6 Features: Everything New in iOS 18.6
Apple today released iOS 18.6, the latest version of the iOS 18 operating system. With work winding down on iOS 18, there are few new features available, but it does include bug fixes and security updates.
Bug Fixes
iOS 18.6 addresses a Photos-related bug that could prevent users from being able to share memory movies in the Photos app. From Apple's release notes:
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates, and fixes an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies from being shared.
Security Updates
iOS 18.6 addresses several security vulnerabilities, according to Apple's security support document for the update. There are more than 20 security fixes included in the software.
An issue with Accessibility could let a Passcode be read aloud by VoiceOver, and parsing maliciously crafted audio could lead to memory corruption.
The update includes eight WebKit-related fixes that could disclose sensitive user information, cause Safari to crash, and result in memory corruption. For iPad users unable to update to iPadOS 18.6, Apple released iPadOS 17.7.9 with a number of security fixes.
Apple recommends keeping your devices up to date with the latest software to avoid issues caused by any of these security vulnerabilities, so it is a good idea to install iOS 18.6 if you have not done so already.
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