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Submitted by AppleVis on Monday, May 3, 2021 - 17:58.
Apple has today released iOS 14.5.1, iPadOS 14.5.1, macOS Big Sur 11.3.1,
and watchOS 7.4.1.
Apple's release notes for iOS 14.5.1 state that the update fixes an issue
with App Tracking Transparency (ATT) where some users who previously
disabled Allow Apps to Request to Track in Settings may not receive prompts
from apps after re-enabling.
According to the <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212335> full security
notes for the macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 release, it addresses a memory corruption
issue and an integer overflow in WebKit that could both be exploited using
maliciously crafted web content.
For watchOS 7.4.1 Apple simply states: "This update provides important
security updates and is recommended for all users."
In addition to iOS 14.5.1, Apple also released iOS 12.5.3 for older iPhones
that can't run iOS 14.
As these updates come so soon after last week's single dot releases and
appear to focus on a couple specific issues, our expectation is that they do
not contain any accessibility changes for blind and low vision users;
however, if you notice any changes, improvements or regressions in your own
use of these releases, please post a comment with your findings.
https://www.applevis.com/blog
How to update
iOS and iPadOS 14.5.1 are available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings >
General > Software Update) via Finder on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later,
or via iTunes on a PC or Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier.
Before updating, we strongly recommend making a full and complete backup of
your device (either locally or in iCloud, depending on personal preference).
This will ensure that, in the unlikely event that something goes wrong
during the update process, you will have a current backup on hand in case a
device restore becomes necessary. Also, if using OTA update, we recommend
plugging your device into a power source for the duration of the
download/installation process, so as to prevent the unlikely event of your
battery going dead during the update.
More information on how to update the software on your device is available
on <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204> this Apple Support page.
To install macOS Big Sur 11.3.1, choose System Preferences from the Apple
menu, click the Software Update preference pane, and click the Update Now
button to begin the update process. If other updates are available, you can
click "More info" to see details about them and select specific updates to
install.
More information on how to update the software on your Mac is available on
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541> this Apple Support page.
watchOS 7.4.1 is available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General >
Software Update) or by going to the Watch app on your iPhone and navigating
to General> Software Update. To install the update, your Watch must be
connected to its charger and have at least 50% battery power.
More information on how to update the software on your Apple Watch is
available on <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204641> this Apple Support
page.
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