Apple Issues Critical Fixes for iPhone and Mac, Enhances Privacy with iOS 17.5 Update

May 14, 2024
Apple Issues Critical Fixes for iPhone and Mac, Enhances Privacy with iOS 17.5 Update
  • Apple has issued critical security updates for iPhones, iPads, and macOS to fix several vulnerabilities.

  • Updates patch a memory corruption issue in RTKit and a logic problem in the Foundation framework.

  • iOS 17.5 introduces cross-platform tracking detection and allows EU users to download apps from websites.

  • Apple and Google have developed a specification to prevent the misuse of item trackers for unwanted tracking.

  • Apple News+ now features an offline mode and a new word game in the EU.

  • Users are urged to install these updates promptly to protect against unauthorized location tracking.

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