Apple Releases watchOS 7.3.3 With Security Updates

[MacRumors]

Apple today released watchOS 7.3.3, a minor update to the watchOS 7 operating system that was released in September. watchOS 7.3.3 comes three weeks after the release of watchOS 7.3.2, another minor update.

‌‌The watchOS 7.3.3 update‌‌ can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software Update.

To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌.

According to Apple's release notes, the software provides an important security fixes and should be installed by all users. A security support document says that the watchOS 7.3.3 update addresses a vulnerability that was actively exploited.

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Given that this exploit may be out in the wild, Apple Watch owners should update as soon as possible.


Article Link: Apple Releases watchOS 7.3.3 With Security Updates

 

[Apple_Robert]

Didn't expect this today but glad Apple fixed a vulnerability.

 

[maternidad]

The yay are indeed aliving thanks to this security update.

 

[jbachandouris]

My AW6 is taking forever to update. I updated by 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro 11 starting at 1:07. They both finished at 1:23.

It's now 1:31 and the progress bar on the watch has barely moved. I started the update on the actual watch.

And yes, it's been on the charger the whole time and the watch is at 100% charge now.

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

My AW6 is taking forever to update. I updated by 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro 11 starting at 1:07. They both finished at 1:23.

It's now 1:31 and the progress bar on the watch has barely moved. I started the update on the actual watch.

And yes, it's been on the charger the whole time and the watch is at 100% charge now.

you aren't crying loud enough. if only these updates could be instant so that you can go back to scrolling through random pictures on instagram

 

[jbachandouris]

you aren't crying loud enough. if only these updates could be instant so that you can go back to scrolling through random pictures on instagram

I don't do Instagram and you can't do that from the watch. My concern was that the watch was frozen as it's been over a half hour.

 

[Apple_Robert]

My watch appears to be stuck on the white Apple logo.

 

[jbachandouris]

My watch appears to be stuck on the white Apple logo.

And THIS is why I posted. Not to complain about the time it takes, but to see if anyone else has any issues.

 

[justperry]

Bit off-topic.

I wish the Apple watch could show average heart rate in activity workout.

 

[Apple_Robert]

And THIS is why I posted. Not to complain about the time it takes, but to see if anyone else has any issues.

The phone said my watch had updated to 7.3.3 but, all I see is the white Apple logo.

 

[jbachandouris]

An error occurred while checking for a software update.

So helpful, NOT.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I tried a hard reset which didn't work. I then used "Find My" to send a sound to the watch and that brought the watch back to normal.

 

[jbachandouris]

I rebooted phone and watch as the download never even got anywhere. Now I get 'an error occurred....'

My guess is they pulled it. Glad you didn't brick your watch.

Says 'preparing' now so I guess all is well.

 

[copperbutte]

fwiw, installed fine on Watch6 from iPhone 11 Pro Max
was pretty quick and only ~52Mb in size...

 

[DeepIn2U]

Didn't expect this today but glad Apple fixed a vulnerability.

I’m not sure what the cross-scripting exploit actually does, it is something that was actuively exploited too. I’m guessing Maps or a News article could visually change within the content.


has the fix for WatchOS to tríela understand what Mirror on Phone means?! As in I delete text or iMessage it’s deleted on Watch regardless of being in Sleep Mode or not, when not sync.

what you mean “nah this isn’t it”.

 

[subi257]

Trying it now, 3:08 EST

 

[Bluetoot-]

Okay, I know this has been discussed ad naseum, but the fact I have to completely reset my Apple Watch just to update it is a bit sad. Come on, Apple.

 

[subi257]

And THIS is why I posted. Not to complain about the time it takes, but to see if anyone else has any issues.

No issues for me updated all iDevices...Phone, Pad, Watch. All went without any issues.

 

[mxrider88]

Couldn’t they use this chance to enable ECG in Australia? We have been waiting only since series 4 released

 

[JasonFromAus]

Couldn’t they use this chance to enable ECG in Australia? We have been waiting only since series 4 released

I originally bought my watch to use the ECG feature in Australia, I've been waiting 2 years now! My understanding is the hold up is with the Aus government?

 

[mxrider88]

I originally bought my watch to use the ECG feature in Australia, I've been waiting 2 years now! My understanding is the hold up is with the Aus government?

It has been approved about a month ago in Australia. And since then we have 2 watchOS updates and they still didn’t enable it..

 

[JasonFromAus]

It has been approved about a month ago in Australia. And since then we have 2 watchOS updates and they still didn’t enable it..

That's interesting, I wasn't aware! Cheers.

 

[DeepIn2U]

you aren't crying loud enough. if only these updates could be instant so that you can go back to scrolling through random pictures on instagram

I don't do Instagram and you can't do that from the watch. My concern was that the watch was frozen as it's been over a half hour.

Heheh .. he’s actually tried 😉 lol. Just testing.

 

[Kford]

What does this update actually do anything useful

 

[Kford]

Why would it matter if there is a web exploit on Iwatch when it has no browser?