Apple releases 'iOS 16.3.1' and 'iPadOS 16.3.1', but reports that Google Photos crashes when updating
On February 14, 2023 (Tuesday), distribution of `` iOS 16.3.1 '' and `` iPadOS 16.3.1 '', the latest versions of the OS developed by Apple, has started. These are updates to address vulnerabilities such as '
About the security content of iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213635
iOS 16.3.1 now available for iPhone users, here's what's new
https://9to5mac.com/2023/02/13/ios-16-3-1-now-available-for-iphone-users-heres-whats-new/
iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 released by Apple include the following important bug fixes and security updates for iPhone:
- iCloud settings may not respond or display incorrectly when iCloud is used by an app
・An issue where “Find me” requests from Siri may not work.
・Optimized collision detection for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models
In addition, Apple's official security page states that the following two problems have been addressed.
◆ Problem: Kernel (CVE-2023-23514)
An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
subject:
iPhone 8 or later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation or later, iPad 5th generation or later, iPad mini 5th generation or later
handle:
Improved memory management and addressed use after free issues.
◆ Problem: WebKit (CVE-2023-23529)
Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of reports that this issue may have been actively exploited.
subject:
iPhone 8 or later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation or later, iPad 5th generation or later, iPad mini 5th generation or later
handle:
Addressed type confusion issues with improved checks.
To update to 'iOS 16.3.1' and 'iPadOS 16.3.1', open the Settings app, tap 'General' → 'Software Update', and tap 'Software Update' at the bottom of the screen on the following screen. It's OK if you do.
However, it has been reported that Google Photos crashes when users using the iOS version of the Google Photos app update to iOS 16.3.1.
PSA: Don't update to iOS 16.3.1 if you're a Google Photos user
https://9to5mac.com/2023/02/13/google-photos-crash-iphone-ios-16-3-1/
Several users on social media reported that Google Photos crashed and could not be opened after updating to iOS 16.3.1. Daniel Méndez has posted on Twitter a screen recording of how Google Photos crashes as soon as he opens an iPhone updated to iOS 16.3.1.
Después de actualizar a iOS 16.3.1, la app de Google Photos deja de funcionar ???? @googlemexico pic.twitter.com/Gdqvb1rXCj
— Daniel Méndez (@donese) February 13, 2023
Apple-related media 9to5Mac has received reports of similar bugs from multiple readers, and it seems that they were able to confirm that the app crashes by opening Google Photos on an iPhone that has actually been updated to iOS 16.3.1. . However, when GIGAZINE editorial staff installed Google Photos on an iPhone updated to iOS 16.3.1, they were able to launch and use the app without any problems, so depending on the settings and version, there is a possibility that it can be used without problems. I have.
9to5Mac has contacted Google about this bug, but no comments have been received at the time of writing.
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