Apple issues updates for iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura, Sonoma

While the main focus of software updates is on the latest generations, Apple does regularly release updates affecting older, less-used operating system releases. Along with the updates for macOS Sequoia 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple has brought out three other updates.

Two of the updates are for older versions of macOS, with macOS Ventura being updated to version 13.7.2, build number 22H313. There's also macOS Sonoma's update to 14.7.2, build number 23H311.

For iPad users, there's an update for iPadOS 17, bringing it up to version 17.7.3, build number 21H312.

The updates to older operating system releases typically take the form of compatibility changes to work with newer hardware and OS features, as well as security patches. These updates do not include new features as a rule.

Apple's support for the operating systems is usually to allow owners of older hardware that cannot easily be updated to newer OS releases to keep their devices secure. Aside from Apple depreciating hardware, users of older operating systems may have other reasons for avoiding updates, such as software compatibility issues.

AppleInsider recommends that, outside of edge cases that can justify avoiding updates, users should try to keep their devices up to date for security reasons.