Apple's security releases page now details fixes for today's updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS and Safari, covering 329 unique vulnerabilities and 1,265 CVE entries combined. Notable fixes include a CoreMedia bug that could let apps access cameras without permission, an Apple Intelligence flaw exposing sensitive data, a Siri issue in macOS Tahoe, and several WebKit bugs allowing arbitrary code execution from malicious web content.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
In the latest Apple @ Work episode, host welcomes Adam Boynton of Jamf to discuss Apple's recent security patches and updates. The conversation centers on the importance of applying patches to older devices to maintain security across Apple device fleets. The episode is sponsored by Mosyle, an Apple device management platform used by over 45,000 organizations.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-20
Sony has told UK customers it will not deliver the Android 17 upgrade it had promised for the Xperia 10 VI when the midrange phone launched over two years ago. The company cited a technical assessment that found the device's storage configuration couldn't support an adequate Android 17 experience. Sony says it will still provide security updates through June 2028 and that other Xperia models' update plans are unaffected.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-16
Amazon commits to at least four years of security updates for Kindle devices, but its Kindle Updates page shows some models, like the 2024 Paperwhite and first-gen Colorsoft, are slated for coverage through 2030. Earlier this year Amazon fully cut off devices as old as the 2007 original Kindle and other pre-2012 models from downloading, purchasing or borrowing new books, though previously downloaded titles remain readable.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
Microsoft announced that Windows Update certificates will expire on May 17 and June 19, 2027, and devices running unsupported Windows versions at that point will lose access to update services entirely. The company has already pushed replacement certificates to supported systems, but it listed specific security updates that must be installed on various Windows 10, 11 and Server versions before the deadlines to maintain update access.</br>Microsoft urged IT administrators to inventory devices on outdated or unsupported Windows versions now and ensure monthly updates are deployed across their fleets ahead of the rotation.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-10-09
A how-to guide explains that Android phones stop receiving security patches silently, with no on-device warning when support ends. It notes that the phone's settings only show the date of the last update received, not whether future patches are scheduled, requiring users to check manufacturer support pages or update policies separately.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-06
Microsoft has resolved a bug that stopped File History from backing up or restoring files to external drives or network locations after the September 2026 security update. The fix ships in the optional cumulative updates KB5124006 and KB5124010 for Windows 11 26H1 and 24H2/25H2 respectively. Affected users had seen crash events referencing FileHistory.exe, false 'Reconnect your drive' prompts, and backups that stopped updating.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-24
Microsoft confirmed that Windows Server 2022 will exit mainstream support on October 13, 2026, with the October update being the last one under that tier. The OS then moves into extended support, still receiving free monthly security updates until October 14, 2031, and Datacenter: Azure Edition hotpatching will continue through October 2027.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-16
Samsung has issued the final security patch for the 2021 Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, removing both devices from its official security update list. The Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 have now shifted to a quarterly update schedule, signaling their own support window will close around 2027.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-08
The guide walks Android users through checking their OS version, applying pending system updates via Settings, and enabling or manually triggering app updates in Google Play. It also notes that some app updates require accepting new privacy permissions before installing.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-31
Amazon does not publish an official lifespan for Fire TV Stick devices, but it does commit to providing security updates for a minimum of four years from purchase date, or until a listed support deadline, whichever comes later. Current models like the Fire TV Stick 4K Select and 4K Plus are covered through at least December 2030.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-28
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