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iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.4.1 - security update

Apple has released iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.4.1 security update on March 8, 2021. Those who are using the following Apple devices can update the latest Software in their respective devices.

 
 
iPhone 6s and later
iPad Air 2 and later
iPad mini 4 and later
iPod touch (7th generation)

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research.

In case if you don't know how to update the software on Apple devices, for example in iPhone. Find the steps below;

Step 1: Unlock your phone and Go to Menu

Step 2: Click on 'Setting' icon.

Step 3: Go to 'General' option.

Step 4: Tap on 'Software update'.

Step 5: Click to 'download iOS 14.4.1' option. Wait for the further instruction and auto-update.

Step 6: You will find 'Your software is up to date under iOS 14.4.1' message once it is done. You're done. Enjoy the latest update and features.

 
About previous update of iOS 14.4 and its detail.

iOS 14.4 includes the following improvements for your iPhone:

Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera
 
Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications
 
Notifications for when the camera on your iPhone is unable to be verified as a new, genuine Apple camera in iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
 
This release also fixes the following issues:

Image artifacts could appear in HDR photos taken with iPhone 12 Pro
 
Fitness widget may not display updated Activity data
 
Typing may be delayed and word suggestions may not appear in the keyboard
 
The keyboard may not come up in the correct language in Messages
 
Audio stories from the News app in CarPlay may not resume after being paused for spoken directions or Siri
 
Enabling Switch Control in Accessibility may prevent phone calls from being answered from the Lock Screen.
 
Also, Apple has released the following software update for the respective devices.

Safari 14.0.3 (v. 14610.4.3.1.7 and 15610.4.3.1.7)    - macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave

macOS Big Sur 11.2.3     - macOS Big Sur

watchOS 7.3.2    - Apple Watch Series 3 and later.

Also, find the latest Apple Gadgets here and iOS 14 tips and tricks.