On Monday, Apple released several updates to its platforms, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Most of these versions.
Why it matters: Apple just launched a slew of new OS updates across its entire product line. In addition to the latest software, it released security patches and bug fixes for the outgoing operating systems. Updating your device is simple enough, but knowing whether you should is a loaded question.
On Monday, Apple released several updates to its platforms, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Most of these versions are what Apple calls « Release Candidates », meaning they are stable enough for end users but might have a few bugs to work out.
Cupertino also released iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, watchOS 10.6.1, and macOS Ventura 13.7. These versions are the only updates available for older devices. They do not introduce new features but contain several security patches and bug fixes. So even if you don’t install Apple’s latest and greatest, at least download these lower versions to keep your devices secure.
The question of whether you should upgrade depends on the amount of risk you wish to take. While iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 should be stable enough to run without significant problems, they could cause unforeseen compatibility issues with your installed apps.
