iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3 and tvOS 11.2.5 released

iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3 and tvOS 11.2.5 releasedApple on Tuesday released iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3 and tvOS 11.2.5 to the public, after more than a month of beta testing. Users can install the updates using each platform’s respective over-the-air update mechanism.

iOS 11.2.5

The biggest fix is a patch for the “chaiOS” bug that was discovered earlier this month. This particular bug was tied to iMessage, and, if a recipient received a specific link to a Github page, the Messages app would freeze for quite a long while, and, in some cases, even force the iOS device to respring completely. The iMessage bug also affects macOS High Sierra. The update to iOS 11.2.5 should fix the issue for both platforms.

iOS 11.2.5 is now available for owners of supported devices. To update, simply open the Settings App –> General — Software Update and then follow the onscreen instructions from there.

Here is the full change log:

iOS 11.2.5 includes support for HomePod and introduces the ability for Siri to read the news (US, UK and Australia only). This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.
HomePod support
Setup and automatically transfer your Apple ID, Apple Music, Siri and Wi-Fi settings to HomePod.
Siri News
Siri can now read the news, just ask, “Hey Siri, play the news”. You can also ask for specific news categories including Sports, Business or Music.
Other improvements and fixes
Addresses an issue that could cause the Phone app to display incomplete information in the call list
Fixes an issue that caused Mail notifications from some Exchange accounts to disappear from the Lock screen when unlocking iPhone X with Face ID
Addresses an issue that could cause Messages conversations to temporarily be listed out of order
Fixes an issue in CarPlay where Now Playing controls become unresponsive after multiple track changes
Adds ability for VoiceOver to announce playback destinations and AirPod battery level

macOS 10.13.3
Today’s macOS update is also focused on improvements. According to the release notes, that includes additional fixes for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, a fix for the App Store bug that allowed the menu in System Preferences to be unlocked with any password, and a fix for the bug in the Messages app.

Here is the full change log:

The macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Update improves the stability and security of your Mac and is recommended for all users.
This update:
Addresses an issue that could cause Messages conversations to temporarily be listed out of order

Resolves an issue that could cause your Mac to stop responding when connected to an SMB server

We’re downloading iOS 11.2.5 and will tell you with anything new we find…