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Apple releases iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3 updates, addresses Walkie Talkie audio vulnerability

With iOS 13, watchOS 6, and macOS Catalina just around the corner, Apple has released iOS 12.4, and watchOS 5.3, both of which see significant improvements, such as a fix for the Walkie Talkie audio bug issue.

Other changes include refinements to Apple News, with downloaded issues of publications now showing up in My Magazines and all News+ publications appearing in the catalog at the top of the feed.

With iOS 12.4, users can now wirelessly transfer data from an old handset to a new one without having to restore from iCloud or iTunes.

The watchOS update could be more vital depending on where you live. It finally enables the ECG app on Series 4 Apple Watches in Canada and Singapore, providing a sign of possible heart trouble. Also, Walkie Talkie functionality is back after Apple fixed a vulnerability in the voice chat app.

Other fixes include standard changes to performance and security, as needed.

If you’ve tried iOS 12.4 or watchOS 5.3 and have any feedback to offer, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

Via Engadget