If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod, you should know that Apple has just released a mandatory update for these devices, as it seeks to put an end to a security problem that has surprised thousands of users on social networks. What exactly happened? We tell you.
In their official blog, those from Cupertino did not want to provide many details about this vulnerability. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has been completed and patches are available.
YOU CAN SEE: WhatsApp: what does ‘pipipi’ mean and why do many young people use it in their chats?
According to the publication, the iOS 15.3.1 security update does not bring any new features, it only fixes the vulnerability to which these Apple-created devices were exposed. In this way, hackers or cybercriminals are prevented from taking advantage of that flaw.
In its statement, Apple notes that smartphones compatible with its new security update range from the iPhone 6S onwards; This measure includes its new terminals such as the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Mini.
As far as the iPad Pro is concerned, all models will receive the security patch. If you have an iPad Air 2 (or later), iPad 5th generation (or later), iPad mini 4 (or later), and iPod touch 7th generation, you’ll also be able to download the update.
If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod and want to download this new security patch, you must go to the application Settingsthen enter general and then in Software update. There you will have to select Download and when it is complete it will be installed automatically.