The update exterminates CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) 2025-24201. This software flaw could allow “maliciously crafted” web content to break out of a Web Content sandbox. The sandbox would be used to keep a website containing malicious code from accessing any sensitive data or harming the device’s system. The malicious code could be used by a website to steal personal data, install malware, or take other actions that could harm the owner of the device in some way.
To install the update go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the directions.
Meanwhile, those running the iOS 18 beta program received iOS 18.4 beta 3 today. The update features bug fixes and performance updates which are great to hear when you’re running a beta on your daily driver. However, we don’t expect to see much in the way of new features from this beta release. One change involves renaming a new menu option in the Apple Wallet menu to ‘Preauthorized Payments.’
The page for that feature says that merchants you authorize to charge your Apple Pay payment method for subscriptions, auto reloads, billing charges, and more will appear on that page. Participating websites and apps might allow you to use preauthorized payments using Apple Pay for recurring or deferred checkouts. You can install iOS 18.4 beta 3 on an iPhone that is signed up with the iOS 18 beta program by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Follow the directions.
