Today, Apple has seen fit to release the Rapid Security Response Update or RSR for all compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs with major fixes. The latest updates arrive shortly after the fifth beta of iOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, watch)S 9.6, and tvOS 16.6 was released to developers. If you have an iOS 16.5.1 or macOS 13.4.1 compatible device, you should install the latest update right now.
Apple releases iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 with a security fix for an actively exploited vulnerability
The latest Rapid Security Response updates are now available for download on all iPhones and Macs that are compatible with iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1. We would recommend you install the updates soon as you can as it houses fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. The updates are small in size for instance the ISO 16.5.1 for iPHone 14 Pro Max is only 2.8MP and does not take a lot of time to install.
If you are not familiar, the iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 updates fix the actively exploited WebKit vulnerability. If you have not updated to the latest firmware just yet, we would advise you to install it as soon as possible to avoid any potential threats and issues.
To install the latest update on your iPhone, all you have to do is head over to the stock Settings app on your device and then tap on General. Once you do that, simply tap on Software Update. The latest iOS 16.5.1 update will be available for your device. Tap on Download and Install and wait for the process to finish, The update will be installed automatically. You can also manually install the update. Users with a Mac can install the latest update through the Software Update mechanism in System Settings.
Apple is also currently testing iOS 16.6 as it reaches the sixth beta cycle along with a handful of additional updates ahead of the iOS 17 public beta release. We will keep you guys updated on the latest, so be sure to stick around.
