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     Apple Releases macOS 14.2.1, iOS 17.2.1, iOS 16.74, and iPadOS 16.7.4

   Adam Engst

   Apple has released minor updates to macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. With iOS
   17.2.1 (iPadOS isn't included this time, unusually), iOS 16.74, and
   iPadOS 16.7.4, the onscreen release notes admit only to unspecified
   'important bug fixes' and don't mention security updates.

   With [1]macOS 14.2.1 Sonoma, however, there are security notes, which
   say the release fixes a bug where 'a user who shares their screen may
   unintentionally share the incorrect content.' That's credited to
   well-known developer [2]Craig Hockenberry of [3]The Iconfactory, and
   indeed, he [4]posted about the problem on Mastodon a few days ago.

   IFRAME:
   [5]https://mastodon.social/@chockenberry/111580066311950281/embed

   If you use Screen Sharing in macOS 14.2 Sonoma, I recommend installing
   that update immediately. If not, and for all the other updates, given
   that Apple hasn't provided any details that suggest urgency, you can
   delay installing until it's convenient.

References

   1. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214048
   2. https://mastodon.social/@chockenberry
   3. https://iconfactory.com/
   4. https://mastodon.social/@chockenberry/111580066311950281
   5. https://mastodon.social/@chockenberry/111580066311950281/embed

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