Time to update your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch now

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No, we aren't talking about iOS 15 or any other next-generation operating system upgrade from Apple. But you will need to update your devices to the latest updates to patch up a security flaw in your Apple gadgets. The company has released an emergency update to patch the security flaw that allowed Israel's NSO Group's Pegasus spyware to infect a target's Apple device, including all the devices we've mentioned in the title.

Security researchers from the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab discovered and released a report detailing the exploit. Apple was notified about the exploit on September 7 and worked out that fix until today's release. While you might not be a target of these malicious entities, it's best to update, so you don't leave your gadgets vulnerable.

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Apple iOS 14.7 brings MagSafe Battery Pack support for iPhone 12

Source: Apple

The latest iOS 14.7 update has just rolled out, and with it, iPhone 12 devices get support for the new MagSafe Battery Pack. In Canada, we can now see air quality info in Weather and Maps. Users in countries like France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and South Korea also get this feature. The Home app also has a way to manage HomePod timers now. The Podcasts library will also let you filter content to either see all shows or only those you follow.

To update to iOS 14.7, all you need to do is head to the Settings app, tap General, and then Software Update. 

Source: Engadget

Update to iOS 14.4.2 now to fix a security issue

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This is one iOS update you shouldn't be putting off. If iOS 14.4.2 is rolling out to you know, make sure to download it. The update fixes a security issue Apple says might have already been exploited in the wild. The update also applies to iPadOS, so if you have an iPad, update that, too. Also, this is your regular reminder to stay away from questionable websites and update your phone.

According to the company, the security flaw allowed for universal cross-site scripting. The Verge explained it as a malicious site or script that could gain access to information from other pages you have open.

Apple iOS 14.5 has more gender-inclusive emojis

New iOS updates mean more emojis. This time, the 217 new emojis coming will include more gender-inclusive symbols. There will be options for both women and men emojis to sport beards. The update will also let you choose the skin tone for the couples' emoji.

There are three new smiley options, including the Exhaling Face, Face With Spiral Eyes, and Face in Clouds. For those who want to let others know they got vaccinated for COVID-19, Apple updated the Syringe emoji to take out the blood. There's also a new Heart on Fire and Mending Heart emoji, which sports a bandage on it. 

And for branding purposes, Apple updated the Headphone emoji to make it look like its new AirPod Max headphones.

Source: Emojipedia