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Apple releases iOS 15.4.1, iPadOS 15.4.1 updates, focuses on battery drain, security issues

Thursday proved to be a relative Apple Update-O-Rama, as the company released its macOS Monterey 12.3.1 update as well as its iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 updates. In addition to bug fixes, Apple included the following privacy and security patches for multiple zero-day exploits: AppleAVD Available for: macOS Monterey and iOS 15 Impact: An application […]

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Some users experiencing conflicts between macOS Monterey 12.3 update and assorted game controllers

Some updates are rougher than others. A number of users have reported issues with their game controllers following the macOS Monterey 12.3 update. The controllers range from Xbox, PlayStation, DualSense, to other controllers from other vendors. There are multiple reports across the Apple Developer Forums, and also Reddit, with users recounting differing degrees of problems. […]

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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.3, adds long-awaited Universal Control feature among other changes

Following two months of testing, Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.3, complete with the following fixes, changes, and new features: Universal Control: This allows a keyboard, mouse, and trackpad connected to a Mac to be used by a nearby iPad. Universal Control requires all devices to be running iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 or […]

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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.3 Release Candidate to developer, public beta tester communities

Following its “Peek Performance” media event, Apple launcher the macOS Monterey 12.3 Release Candidate. The macOS 12.3 RC (build 21E230) is starting to show up via OTA for developers and public testers already enrolled in the beta as well as being available to download from Appleā€™s Developer website and public beta website. The full release notes include the […]

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Passware’s forensic tool can now crack Macs with Apple’s T2 security chip

Apple’s T2 security chip, impressive as it may be, can now be cracked. A forensic cracking tool developed by Passware can now be used on Macs that incorporate Apple’s T2 chip. Passware provides tools that can crack passwords on PCs and Macs. The latest version of the kit adds support for Windows 11 and macOS Monterey. The […]