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In abstract:
- Apple launched shock updates together with macOS 11.7.11, watchOS 10.6.2, and watchOS 9.6.4 to take care of FaceTime and Messages performance on older gadgets.
- Macworld studies these updates revise certificates for important communication apps that have been set to run out in January 2027.
- The updates show Apple’s continued dedication to supporting older working techniques with crucial safety and operability patches.
Apple on Monday launched macOS 11.7.11, watchOS 10.6.2, and watchOS 9.6.4, variations of the working techniques for older Macs and Apple Watches. L
ike the older iOS updates final week, they revise the certificates within the working system in order that FaceTime and Messages proceed to work. The brand new certificates is about to run out in January 2027. It’s not clear why Apple didn’t launch updates to macOS 12 or 13, however they’ve presumably been up to date beforehand with the certificates.
Apple additionally launched macOS Catalina Safety Replace 2026-001 and watchOS 6.3.1, in addition to a revised iOS 16.7.14 replace to exchange iOS 16.7.13 that had a community difficulty final week.
To put in the replace on the Mac, go to Software program Replace in System Preferences. The replace for Apple Watch will be put in by the Apple Watch app on the iPhone.
Apple stopped offering help for macOS 11 Large Sur in 2023, although it can difficulty updates to proceed operability for some options and for safety fixes. Apple nonetheless gives help for watchOS 9 (launched in 2022) and watchOS 10 (launched in 2023). watchOS 6, which was launched in 2019, not receives common updates.
