27 January 2021, 6:23 am EST By
Apple has just released iOS update 14.4 and is encouraging every iPhone user to update their devices as soon as possible as the update fixes three critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited as of this very moment.
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Apple has recently released iOS 14.4 update and encourages iPhone users to update now
Update to iOS 14.4 Immediately
According to The Next Web, the tech giant didn t exactly detail what the active bugs were and how they can be exploited, only that they may have been actively exploited.
Nevertheless, one of the bugs is related to the kernel, which allows the attacker to increase their privilege level and cause some serious damage to your device and even steal your important data, including your bank account details.
iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 fix security vulnerabilities
Apple’s latest software updates are here with the official release of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. Both updates carry significant kernel and WebKit vulnerability fixes so it’s best to install them on your devices as soon as possible.
According to a security document shared by Apple, an unnamed malicious app could gain elevated privileges and serve as a gateway for exploits. The WebKit issues allowed remote attackers to execute harmful code on your device. Apple is doing an ongoing investigation of the matter and assures the exploits were patched with the new updates.
The new iOS version is available on iPhone 6s and up as well as iPod touch (7 gen) while iPadOS will be compatible with iPad Air 2 / iPad mini 4 and up. Other new additions include the ability to scan smaller QR codes and the option to classify Bluetooth devices in Settings which helps collect Headphone Audio Level measurements on third party devices.
After many betas, Apple is finally rolling out the official stable release of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. The two updates bring significant improvements as well as kernel and Webkit security fixes. For that reason, it’s recommended to install these updates at once. Interestingly, the new firmware also brings a controversial feature – the rumored notification that will alert iPhone 12 users if they have “non-genuine cameras”.
According to Apple, an unnamed malicious app could gain elevated privileges and serves as a gateway for exploits. The WebKit issues allowed remote attackers to execute harmful code on your handset.
The new iOS 14.4 update comes for iPhone 6s and up. It also covers the iPod Touch 7gen. The new iPadOS 14.4 will reach iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and up. Apart from the new notification that will alert whether your iPhone 12 has modified cameras, it also grants the ability to scan smaller QR codes. There is also an option to classify Bluetooth devices in sett
Apple releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 update with iPhone camera repair warnings, bug fixes and more
Apple has released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4, a month after it released the iOS 14.3 update. The update now lets the camera to identity smaller QR codes and a feature for specifying a device type for third-party Bluetooth-connected audio devices that lets you take Headphone Audio Level measurements correctly.
The update also adds a notification in iPhone 12 series if the camera has been replaced with a non-genuine camera by third-party service centres. Apple says that an issue might arise after an iOS software update that contains camera updates or new camera features.
Apple Releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 With New Camera Warnings and Bug Fixes
Tuesday January 26, 2021 9:04 am PST by Juli Clover
Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 14.4, the fourth major updates to the iOS 14 operating system that was initially released in September. iOS and iPadOS 14.4 come more than a month after the release of iOS and iPadOS 14.3, updates that brought new emojis, Intercom support, and more.
The iOS and iPadOS 14.4 updates can be downloaded for free and the software is available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the new software, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
iOS 14.4 allows the camera to recognize smaller QR codes, and there s a feature for specifying a device type for third-party Bluetooth-connected audio devices so that Headphone Audio Level measurements can be taken correctly.