Apple releases iOS 14.4.1, iPadOS 14.4.1 with important security fix - Android

Apple has pushed new iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.4.1 software updates for eligible iPhone and iPad models respectively. It is a minor update but is important in the context of what it brings. It is like a dedicated security patch update as it fixes a crucial vulnerability that could have affected your device.

The official changelog does not describe the security issue in detail. It simply mentions the issue is related to WebKit, the rendering engine for the Safari web browser. The bug could be used for processing maliciously crafted web content that could eventually be used for arbitrary code execution. The exact impact of the bug is unknown but is surely a serious one.

It is not hard to guess that this is an update that you should install as soon as it becomes available. Your eligible iPhone or iPad model should download the update automatically but if you wish to look for it manually, you can do so by visiting Settings > General > Software Update. It is advised that you have at least 50% battery power before installing the update.

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