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   Apple Releases macOS 10.12.5, iOS 10.3.2, watchOS 3.2.2, and tvOS
   10.2.1

   Josh Centers

   Focusing on bug and security fixes, Apple today updated all of its
   operating systems: macOS 10.12.5, iOS 10.3.2, watchOS 3.2.2, and tvOS
   10.2.1.

   As always, it pays to wait at least a few days to install these
   updates. We haven't heard of any problems out of the gate, but Apple
   was so parsimonious with release notes that it's hard to muster much
   enthusiasm for updating right away. It's best to err on the side of
   caution this time.

   macOS 10.12.5 -- macOS 10.12.5 Sierra is available via Software Update,
   where it's a roughly 894 MB download. Delta and combo updaters aren't
   yet available but should appear soon on [1]Apple's download page.

   Update notes are sparse, but practically long-winded compared to the
   notes for the other OS updates. Identified improvements include a fix
   for an issue where audio may stutter when played through USB
   headphones, a mysterious claim of enhanced Mac App Store compatibility
   with future updates, and added support for media-free installations of
   the Windows 10 Creators Update in Boot Camp.

   [2][tn_macOS10.12.5-notes.jpg]

   macOS 10.12.5 includes [3]30 security fixes.

   iOS 10.3.2 -- The roughly 200 MB iOS 10.3.2 update can be installed in
   Settings > General > Software Update or via iTunes. However, the
   [4]release notes say only, 'iOS 10.3.2 includes bug fixes and improves
   the security of your iPhone or iPad.'

   [5]Image

   iOS 10.3.2 integrates [6]23 security fixes.

   watchOS 3.2.2 -- Don't expect more detail from the [7]watch OS 3.2.2
   release notes, which offer only the even terser, 'This update includes
   improvements and bug fixes.'

   [8][tn_watchOS-3.2.2.jpg]

   You install the 41.7 MB update via the Watch app on your iPhone (in
   Watch > Settings > General > Software Update). Remember that the Apple
   Watch must be on its charger, charged to at least 50 percent, and
   within range of your iPhone, which itself must be on Wi-Fi. Don't start
   installing if you'll want to use the watch again within an hour or so '
   watchOS updates take surprisingly long to load.

   watchOS 3.2.2 features [9]10 security fixes.

   tvOS 10.2.1 -- With the [10]tvOS 10.2.1 update, Apple is willing to cop
   only to 'This update includes general performance and stability
   improvements.' You can get the tvOS 10.2 update on your
   fourth-generation Apple TV via Settings > System > Software Updates >
   Update Software.

   tvOS 10.2.1 offers [11]14 security fixes.

References

   1. https://support.apple.com/downloads/
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2017-05/macOS10.12.5-notes.png
   3. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207797
   4. https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1893
   5. http://tidbits.com/resources/2017-05/iOS-10.3.2.png
   6. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207798
   7. https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1894
   8. http://tidbits.com/resources/2017-05/watchOS-3.2.2.png
   9. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207800
  10. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205444
  11. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207801

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