This week, Apple updated over a billion devices, including Windows PCs.
While we wait for new MacBook Pros and Mac minis, Apple provided us with plenty of new toys to play with this week. This week, nearly every device Apple has made in the last eight years received a major software update, whether you have a new M2 MacBook Air or are still using your iPhone 6s.
iPhone and iPad
iOS 16.1
- Compatible devices: iPhone 8 and later
- Security patches: 34
- Notable updates: iOS 16.1 is the first major update to iOS 16, which was released in September for iPhones. It includes features that were not included in the original release, such as iCloud Shared Photo Library, Live Activities, and Clean Energy Charging.
iPadOS 16.1
- Compatible devices: iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 5th generation and later
- Security patches: 34
- Notable updates: Because iPadOS 16.1 is the first release of iPadOS 16 for the iPad, it contains a slew of new features. The most notable change is the addition of a new app organizer called Stage Manager, which brings desktop-class multitasking to Apple’s tablets.
iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1
- Compatible devices: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
- Security patches: 17
- Notable updates: Only security updates are included in the 15.7.1 update.
Mac
macOS 13 Ventura
- Compatible devices: Mac Studio (2022), Mac Pro (2019 and later), MacBook Air (2018 and later), MacBook Pro (2017 and later), Mac mini (2018 and later), iMac (2017 and later), MacBook (2017), and iMac Pro (2017)
- Security patches: 77
- Notable updates: macOS Ventura includes Stage Manager, iCloud Shared Photo Library, and enhancements to Mail, Safari, Messages, and Spotlight.
macOS Monterey 12.6.1
- Compatible devices: Mac Studio (2022), Mac Pro (2013 and later), MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later), MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later), Mac mini (Late 2014 and later), iMac (Late 2015 and later), MacBook (Early 2016 and later), iMac Pro (2017 and later)
- Security patches: 9
- Notable updates: Only security updates are included in the Monterey 12.6.1 update.
macOS Big Sur 11.7.1
- Compatible devices: Mac Pro (2013 and later), MacBook Air (2013 and later), MacBook Pro (Late 2013 and later), Mac mini (2014 and later), iMac (2014 and later), MacBook (2015 and later), iMac Pro (all models)
- Security patches: 7
- Notable updates: Only security updates are included in the Big Sur 11.7.1 update.
Apple Watch
watchOS 9.1
- Compatible devices: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
- Security updates: 19
- Notable updates: For the Apple Watch Series 8, SE 2, and Ultra, watchOS 9.1 includes a new outdoor workout battery extender.
Apple TV and HomePod
tvOS 16.1
- Compatible devices: Apple TV 4K (all models), Apple TV HD (all models)
- Security patches: 16
- Notable updates: tvOS 16.1 adds a redesigned Siri experience, Fitness+ support without an Apple Watch, and iCloud Shared Photo Library.
HomePod 16.1
- Compatible devices: HomePod (all models), HomePod mini (all models)
- Security patches: N/A
- Notable updates: The new smart home protocol Matter is now supported by HomePod software version 16.1.
Apps
Safari 16.1
- Compatible devices: Macs running macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey
- Security patches: 5
- Notable updates: Passkeys, web push notifications, and Apple Pencil Hover are all supported on the M2 iPad Pro.
Pages, Numbers, Keynote 12.2
- Compatible devices: iPhones, iPads, and Macs running iOS 16 and macOS 13
- Security patches: N/A
- Notable updates: In iOS 16 and macOS 13, the iWork apps received support for the new collaboration, Stage Manager, and other features.
iTunes 12.12.6
- Compatible devices: PCs with Windows 10 version 16299.0 or higher
- Security patches: N/A
- Notable updates: Support for the new iPad and iPad Pro, as well as security updates, are included in iTunes 12.12.6.
