US EditionApple releases new version of iPadOS for older models, including important security updates
- Apple released iPadOS 17.7.8 on Monday as a follow-up update for older iPad models including the 2017 iPad Pro and sixth-generation iPad.
- The update arrived shortly after Apple pulled iPadOS 17.7.7 due to widespread app logout issues that forced users to repeatedly sign in.
- IPadOS 17.7.8 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities causing memory corruption, unauthorized data access, and system crashes, restoring app login functionality.
- The update carries build number 21H440, is recommended for all users, and patches flaws in AirDrop, kernel, Mail, and other system components.
- Installing iPadOS 17.7.8 improves device security and stability on unsupported iPads while Apple is expected to release detailed notes documenting the fixes soon.
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iPadOS 17.7.8 quickly ships to fix iPadOS 17.7.7 glitch
Apple has released an update for iPadOS 17.7.8, updating some older iPads to correct an issue from the previous patch.An iPad Pro with an Apple PencilApple issued updates for older versions of iPadOS on May 12, bringing models that can't run iPadOS 18 up to iPadOS 17.7.7. One week later, and Apple's replaced the update.The release of iPadOS 17.7.8 on Monday build number 21H440. It is intended to be installed on the second-generation 12.9-inch iP…
Apple's iPadOS 17.7.8 fixes login issue
iPadOS 17.7.8 On Monday, Apple released iPadOS 17.7.8, an update for iPad users unable to install iPadOS 18. This follows Apple’s decision to stop signing iPadOS 17.7.7, the previous version for older iPads, which caused login issues for some app users. iPadOS 17.7.8 likely resolves this problem and includes security fixes, per Apple’s release notes: This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. For information …
Apple Releases iPadOS 17.7.8 With Fixes for Critical Security Flaws
Apple on Monday released the iPadOS 17.7.8 update for the iPad. It arrives as a follow up to the iPadOS 17.7.7 firmware which was introduced a few days ago but was soon pulled due to various reported issues, including being unable to login to the iPad with Touch ID authentication. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, its latest update carries fixes for several security flaws reported in previous versions which may result in unexpected system t…
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