Apple today released Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates that are available for iPhone and iPad users running iOS 16.4.1 and Mac users running macOS 13.3.1. These are the first public RSR updates that Apple has released so far.
The 16.4.1 (a) and macOS 13.3.1 (a) Rapid Security Response Updates are designed to provide iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 users with security fixes without having to install a full software update.
iOS Security Response 16.4.1 is available through the standard software update mechanism in the iPhone or iPad Settings app, but it’s a quick update, requiring only two minutes to download the update and then a quick restart of the installation process. The macOS update can be installed through your system settings.
Once the iPhone Rapid Security Response update is installed, iOS 16.4.1 users will see an updated version of the software, and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about the installed iOS version and the Rapid Security Response update. Those who want to disable rapid security response updates on iPhone can do so by following our how-to. Updates can also be disabled on a Mac.
Apple has been testing Rapid Security Response since last year, with RSRs first introduced with the launch of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. Until now, Apple provided updates to beta testers just to ensure that the functionality worked before making it available to all iOS and macOS users. These are the first Rapid Security Response updates that Apple has provided to the general public after the beta testing period.
Going forward, Apple will only make Rapid Security Response updates available to those using the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
to update: Apple releases Rapid Security Response updates on a rolling basis within the next 48 hours, so not all users will see them right away.
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