iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 Sneakily Enable Automatic Updates on Your iPhone and Mac
a year ago
- #iOS
- #Software Updates
- #Apple
- Apple released iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4, enabling automatic updates by default even if previously disabled.
- After updating, users are notified that automatic updates have been turned on, including automatic installation without explicit consent.
- macOS notifies users of a 60-second restart for updates, risking unsaved data loss if missed; users can choose 'Only Download Automatically' to avoid auto-installation.
- Disabling automatic updates is possible via Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates on both iPhone and Mac, though not recommended due to security benefits.
- Users can disable all automatic updates or select specific options for a more controlled update process.