Apple Releases 27.2.1 Version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS

Apple released the version 27.2.1 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS yesterday. The updates address various security vulnerabilities affecting Apple’s Messages app, as well as AirPlay and Bluetooth connectivity.

A support page detailing the security content of these updates mentions a fix for a vulnerability allowing attackers within Bluetooth range to corrupt process memory. In the Messages app, another vulnerability made it possible for remote attackers to join an iMessage group chat and receive its messages.

To protect users still running older versions of its operating systems, Apple also released yesterday the versions 26.7.3 and 18.7.12 of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. watchOS 26.6.1 was also made available for Apple Watch users, with the same security fixes.

Apple is currently working on the 27.3 version of its various software platforms, which should be released in December. A first round of betas came last week, and the main changes include a redesigned Health app, a new Vertical Tabs option in Safari, and “Audio Intelligence” features for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch 4 owners.