See what makes each Mac notebook and desktop different. And find the one that's perfect for your life, your work, and your budget. Click 'Update All' to download and install every available update. If you have a lot of updates available, click the 'Update All' to download and install all of them at once. 5 Check for updates after installing the updates you had available. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2019 using preproduction 2.3GHz 8-core Intel Core i9-based 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%.
The default is alphabetical order by Software Name. Scroll down until you see 'Security Updates.' Now you can peruse the YYYY-NNN codes and compare to what Apple has published.
Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click 'More info' to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select 'Automatically keep my Mac up to date.' Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Learn more
- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or redownload apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.
Last week, Apple released watchOS 7.3, iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, and tvOS 14.4. The updates address numerous security vulnerabilities, including two serious exploits, and the watchOS update adds a new face to celebrate Black History Month. Apple completed the update cycle this week with macOS 11.2 Big Sur, which also fixes a handful of bugs and many security vulnerabilities, including those nasty exploits. Despite the world's broader economic problems, Apple posted a massive Q1 2021, shattering sales records and seeing double-digit growth in all of its product categories. Finally, if you're pining for Apple's now-canceled AirPower charging mat, Julio Ojeda-Zapata reviews the Nomad Base Station Pro, a wireless charging mat that lets you put up to three devices down anywhere. Notable Mac app releases this week include SoundSource 5.3, Quicken 6.1, and Security Update 2021-001 (Catalina and Mojave).
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Apple has updated watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS to fix a troubling security vulnerability that may have been actively exploited in the wild and deal with a few nagging bugs. Plus, watchOS 7.3 adds a new African-themed face for Black History Month. The HomePod mini also gets U1-enhanced handoffs from recent iPhones.
