While we’re still waiting for new MacBook ProsAnd Mac minisApple provided plenty of new toys this week to enjoy, even before the iPhone 6s was released. Apple released a series of major OS updates this week for almost every Apple device over the past eight year.
iPhone and iPad
iOS 16.1
- Compatible devices:iPhone 8 and newer
- Security patches 34
- Notable updates iOS 16.1The first major update is iOS 16The iPhones received the newest version of, which was released in September. It brings several features that didn’t make it into the original release, including iCloud Photo Library, Live ActivitiesClean 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 updatesiPadOS 16.1 for iPad is the first iPadOS 16 release. It includes many new features. The biggest change is a new app organizer called Stage Manager that brings desktop-class multitasking to Apple’s tablets.
iOS 15.7.1 & iPadOS 15.7.1
- Compatible devices:iPhone 6s and newer, iPad Pro (all versions), iPad Air 2 & later, iPad 5th Generation and Later, iPad Air 2 & Later, iPad Air 2 & later, iPad Air 2 / later, iPad Air 3 / later, iPad mini 4, iPad touch (7th Gen)
- Security patches 17
- Notable updatesOnly security updates are included in the 15.7.1 update.
IDG
Mac
macOS 13 Ventura
- Compatible devices:Mac Studio (2022), Mac Pro 2019 and Later, MacBook Air (2018 & Later), MacBook Pro 2017 & Later), Mac mini (2018), Mac Pro (2017 & Later), Mac mini (2018), Mac Pro (2017 & Later), Mac mini (2018 & Later), Mac (2017), MacBook (2017) and iMac Pro (2017)
- Security patches 77
- Notable updates macOS Ventura brings Stage ManagerTo the Mac, together with iCloud Shared Photos Library and improvements to Mail, Safari, Messages, Spotlight.
macOS Monterey 12.6.1
- Compatible devices: Mac Studio (2022), Mac Pro (1913 and later), MacBook Air (18.25.2015 and 18.25.2015), MacBook Pro (18.25.2015 and 18.25.2015), MacBook Air (18.25.2015 and 16.25.2015), MacBook Pro (18.25.2015 and 18.25.2015), Mac mini (16.14.2014), Mac mini (16.14.2014), iMac (15.15.2015), MacBook (16.25.2015), MacBook Pro (17.17.)
- Security patches 9
- Notable updatesOnly security updates are included in the Monterey 12.6.1 update.
macOS Big Sur 11.7.1
- Compatible devices:MacBook Air (2013 and Later), MacBook Pro 2013 and Later), MacBook Pro Late 2013 and Later), MacBook Pro (Late 2013. And Later), Mac mini (2014 & later), iMac (2014), MacBook (2015 & Later), iMac Pro All Models
- Security patches 7
- Notable updatesThe Big Sur 11.7.1 Update only includes security updates.
Foundry
Apple Watch
watchOS 9.1
- Compatible devices:Apple Watch Series 4 or later
- Security updates 19
- Notable updatesWatchOS 9.1 features an outdoor workout extension for the Apple Watch Series 8, SE 2 or Ultra.
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 161 introduces a redesigned Siri user experience, Fitness+ support without an Apple Watch, as well as iCloud Shared Photos Library.
HomePod 16.1
- Compatible devices: HomePod (all model), HomePod mini(all model)
- Security patches N/A
- Notable updatesHomePod software version 16.1 now supports the Matter smart home protocol.
Apps
Safari 16.1
- Compatible devices:Macs with macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey
- Security patches 5
- Notable updates Passkeys, web push notifications and Apple Pencil Hover support for the M2 iPad Pro.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote 12.2
- Compatible devices: iPhones, iPads, Macs running iOS 16/macOS 13
- Security patches N/A
- Notable updatesThe iWork app received support for Stage Manager, the new collaboration, and other features in iOS 16/macOS 13.
iTunes 12.12.6
- Compatible devices: Windows 10 version 16299.0 and higher PCs
- Security patches N/A
- Notable updatesiTunes 12.12.6 provides support for iPad Pro and iPad Pro, as well security updates.
