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   Apple Releases OS X 10.11.6, iOS 9.3.3, tvOS 9.2.2, and watchOS 2.2.2

   Josh Centers

   Time to update 'em all! Apple has updated all of its operating systems
   with security improvements and mostly unspecified bug fixes, but no new
   features.

   As always, we recommend waiting a week or so before installing these
   updates, and then checking to see if early adopters are complaining
   about any problems. The updates are:
     * OS X 10.11.6 (716 MB): The OS X 10.11.6 update fixes a bug that
       prevented settings from being saved in accounts with parental
       controls enabled and another that prevented some network devices
       from accessing SMB share points. Mac admins and enterprise users
       will also appreciate faster startup times when connecting to a
       NetBoot server and faster Active Directory authentication, plus a
       fix for a bug that prevented startup from a NetBoot image created
       with an OS X 10.11.4 or OS 10.11.5 installer.
       In addition, the update includes [1]36 security fixes. Currently,
       you can get the OS X 10.11.6 update only via Software Update,
       though we expect standalone downloads to appear soon on Apple's
       [2]Support Downloads page.
     * iOS 9.3.3 (55.1 MB on iPhone 6): The iOS 9.3.3 update mentions no
       bug fixes in its minimal release notes, but a separate security
       post lists [3]26 security fixes. You can obtain the iOS 9.3.3
       update via Settings > General > Software Update or through iTunes.
     * tvOS 9.2.2 (Download size unknown): The tvOS 9.2.2 update includes
       [4]18 security fixes, and you can get it by going to Settings >
       System > Software Updates > Update Software.
     * watchOS 2.2.2 (114 MB): Finally, Apple has updated watchOS to
       2.2.2, which gains [5]12 security fixes. The update can be found in
       the Watch app on your iPhone, in My Watch > General > Software
       Update. To update, the Apple Watch needs to be in range of your
       iPhone, connected to its charger, and charged to at least 50
       percent. The entire process could take 30'45 minutes all told, so
       make sure you have time.

References

   1. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206903
   2. https://support.apple.com/downloads/
   3. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206902
   4. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206905
   5. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206904

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