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iOS 16.3.1, iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS 13.2.1 Ventura, watchOS 9.3.1, tvOS 16.3.2, and
         HomePod Software 16.3.2 Fix Bugs and Security Vulnerabilities

   Adam Engst

   Apple has once again pushed out updates to its entire family of
   operating systems, fixing bugs and addressing security vulnerabilities.
   Because one of these vulnerabilities'a bug in WebKit that could allow
   maliciously crafted Web content to execute code'is being actively
   exploited in the wild, we recommend installing all these updates
   immediately.

   Details, such as they are, include:
     * [1]iOS 16.3.1: Apple says this update fixes a problem with iCloud
       settings displaying incorrectly or being unresponsive if apps are
       using iCloud, addresses an issue that prevented Siri requests for
       Find My from working, and improves Crash Detection on the iPhone 14
       and iPhone 14 Pro models. With luck, Crash Detection will now stop
       triggering [2]false alarms for skiers. iOS 16.3.1 also plugs [3]two
       security vulnerabilities: the actively exploited WebKit
       vulnerability and another in the kernel.
     * [4]iPadOS 16.3.1: Unsurprisingly, iPadOS 16.3.1 gets the same bug
       and security fixes as iOS 16.3.1, minus the Crash Detection
       optimizations.
     * [5]macOS 13.2.1 Ventura: Apple doesn't share any details about bugs
       fixed in Ventura but calls out [6]three security fixes, the two
       previously mentioned and another in Shortcuts.
     * [7]watchOS 9.3.1: Apple hasn't published release or security notes
       for watchOS 9.3.1 yet, but it's a safe bet they won't include
       anything surprising.
     * [8]tvOS 16.3.2: Nothing to see here'Apple merely says this update
       includes 'general performance and stability improvements' and
       hasn't yet published security notes. tvOS 16.3.1, which Apple
       quietly released a week ago, had the same release notes.
     * [9]HomePod Software 16.3.2: Apple didn't describe last week's
       HomePod Software 16.3.1, but 16.3.2 includes a fix for a bug where
       asking Siri to control smart home accessories could fail, along
       with general performance and stability improvements. There are no
       security notes for this update.

References

   1. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213407
   2. https://www.ksl.com/article/50528635/dispatchers-get-accidental-911-calls-from-skiers-because-of-iphone-crash-technology
   3. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213635
   4. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213408
   5. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213268
   6. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213633
   7. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213436
   8. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207936
   9. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208714

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