Critical macOS Sonoma 14.8 Update With 39 Security Fixes Released

Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.8 on September 15, 2025, a significant security update that addresses 39 vulnerabilities across the operating system. The patches resolve serious issues ranging from potential data exposure and application sandbox escapes to bugs that could allow an attacker to gain full root control of a machine. Given the breadth and severity of the fixes, this update is essential for all Sonoma users.

Older iPhone/iPad? Install iOS 15.8.5 for a key security fix

Apple has released iOS 15.8.5 and iPadOS 15.8.5 (September 15, 2025), a security-only update for legacy devices that don’t run newer iOS versions. It addresses a single ImageIO vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) that could trigger memory corruption when processing a malicious image. Apple says there’s a report this bug may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated, targeted attack.

iOS 16.7.12, iPadOS 16.7.12 released as security updates for older devices

Apple has pushed a security-only update for older devices: iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12, released today (September 15, 2025). The update patches an ImageIO vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) that could allow memory corruption when processing a malicious image. Apple says it’s aware of a report that this issue may have been used in an “extremely sophisticated” attack against specific, targeted individuals.

How Long Does iOS 26 Take to Wownload?

Short answer: on typical home Wi-Fi, expect roughly 5–25 minutes to download iOS 26. The update itself is about ~6 GB, so your exact time depends on your connection speed and launch-day server load. See our size breakdown here: “iOS 26 Update Download Size sits at around 6GB.”

MacOS Sequoia 15.7 released for users keeping Sequoia

Apple is rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.7, a maintenance update focused on security and stability. Apple’s notes for the 15.7 release candidate flagged security fixes, and today’s rollout arrives alongside the big macOS “Tahoe” 26 upgrade for those ready to jump to the new design.

iOS 26 Update Download Size sits at around 6GB

iOS 26 is rolling out for everyone today and it’s a chunky download. On the phone I used to check it – an iPhone 14 Pro Max – the update shows 6.17 GB. Your number may be a little higher or lower depending on model, region, and what’s already on your device.