Apple iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1 and visionOS 2.4.1 are here
Apple today released iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1. iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 are minor updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems, which were released last September. They arrive two weeks after the last update.
iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1
iOS 18.4.1 can be downloaded wirelessly on eligible iPhones and iPads from Settings > General > Software Update. There have been complaints about issues with CarPlay and restoring deleted apps. However, there are also several other bug fixes and some security updates.
iOS 18.4.1 also addresses an issue that could prevent wireless CarPlay from working in select vehicles. Apple is also already testing iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5. The updates are currently available in beta and are expected to be released in May.
macOS Sequoia 15.4.1
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 is also a minor update for the operating system, which was also introduced in September. macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 will be released two weeks after the release of macOS Sequoia 15.4. Mac users can download the update from the Software Update pane in System Preferences. It is available for free for all Macs running macOS 15.
According to Apple’s release notes, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 includes important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
tvOS 18.4.1
tvOS 18.4.1 is also a relatively small update to the tvOS 18 operating system released last September. tvOS 18.4.1 also arrives two weeks after the release of tvOS 18.4 and is available for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models.
tvOS 18.4.1 can be downloaded via the Settings app on Apple TV. Open Settings and go to System > Software Update to start the download. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates enabled will automatically receive tvOS 18.4.1. Apple has also released a new version of HomePod software 18.4.1 for the HomePod and HomePod mini. The HomePod software is based on tvOS.
visionOS 2.4.1
Even visionOS 2.4.1 is included as—you’ve probably guessed it—a minor update to the visionOS 2 operating system released in September, two weeks after the launch of visionOS 2.4. visionOS 2.4.1 can be downloaded to all Vision Pro headsets. To do so, navigate to the “Settings” app and select “Software Update” in the “General” section.
To install an update, the Vision Pro headset must be removed. A software progress bar will appear on the front EyeSight display. According to Apple’s release notes, visionOS 2.4.1 includes bug fixes and security updates. The software is also recommended for all users.
