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Apple Pushes Critical Security Updates for Older iOS and macOS Versions

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Apple has released security-focused updates for older versions of iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, including iOS 18.7.5 for iPhone and macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 for Mac. The company also updated macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 and iPadOS 18.7.5 for iPad users. These updates come alongside the latest iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 releases for newer devices.

While most users will see updates for the newest operating systems, Apple continues supporting legacy devices with critical security patches. The older OS updates address important vulnerabilities that could affect millions of devices still running previous software versions. This marks the second wave of security updates in recent weeks, following similar patches released just last week.

Apple recommends all users install these updates immediately, as they contain crucial security fixes rather than new features. The updates are available through the Software Update screen in Settings for iPhone and iPad, or System Settings for Mac. With this release, Apple demonstrates its commitment to maintaining security across its ecosystem, even for devices that may not support the latest operating systems.