The latest iOS version used for iPhone and iPad fixes two important security patches.
iOS 15 was released in September, but has one of the lowest uptime rates in recent times. So far, about 72% of all iPhones shipped in the last four years have installed it, compared to 57% on the iPad. This means that millions of devices are still potentially at risk.
The first problem is a malicious application that may be able to retrieve your Apple ID information as well as recent in-app searches.
There is no indication as to whether any hackers have succeeded in exploiting this flaw, but it is good to hear that the problem has finally been resolved.
Meanwhile, the latest iOS update fixes another worrying bug. This will not only affect the iPhone and iPad, but also the Apple Watch.
The bug found allows a third-party application to override privacy priorities. Therefore, Apple Watch users should install OS 8 Watch to prevent it.
Apple revealed the latest fix in a support document shared on its official website. This list is updated periodically; That is, the company updates the list when it has thoroughly researched the problems it is aware of.
But with more than a quarter of iPhones over the past four years without iOS 15 installed, many are still at risk.
You can do this by opening the settings, clicking General and then Software Update.