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   Apple Releases OS X 10.10.1, iOS 8.1.1, and Apple TV 7.0.2

   Josh Centers

   If you've harbored any illusions about how completely Apple is trying
   to integrate its operating systems, these updates should dispel them.
   In one fell swoop, Apple today updated OS X Yosemite to 10.10.1, iOS to
   8.1.1, and Apple TV to 7.0.2, with many of the same security fixes in
   each.

   OS X Yosemite -- The 311 MB [1]OS X 10.10.1 Update is available via
   Software Update, and should be available soon from [2]Apple's Support
   Downloads Web site. OS X 10.10.1 does the following:
     * Improves Wi-Fi reliability
     * Improves reliability when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server
     * Resolves an issue that could prevent Mail from sending messages
       through certain email service providers
     * Addresses an issue that could prevent connections to remote
       computers using Back to My Mac
     * Resolves an issue where sharing services, Notification Center
       widgets, and Actions may not be available
     * Addresses an issue that could cause Notification Center settings to
       be lost after restart
     * Addresses an issue that might prevent the Mac App Store from
       displaying certain updates
     * Addresses an issue that could prevent some Mac mini computers from
       waking from sleep
     * Resolves an issue that might prevent Time Machine from displaying
       older backups
     * Addresses an issue that might prevent entering text in Japanese

   In addition, [3]security fixes in 10.10.1 include better cache clearing
   after leaving private browsing mode, stripping of approximate location
   information uploaded to the Spotlight Suggestions server before a query
   was made, removal of unnecessary cookies sent to Apple's servers when
   viewing About This Mac, and improved memory management in WebKit to
   prevent potential exploits.

   After updating, you'll be prompted for your iCloud password, asked to
   agree to the usual legalese that no one has ever read, and see a screen
   that claims it's setting up your Mac.

   iOS 8 -- Release notes for iOS 8.1.1 are sparse: 'This release includes
   bug fixes, increased stability and performance improvements for iPad 2
   and iPhone 4S.' Performance improvements for those older models ' and
   hopefully the similar iPad mini and fifth-generation iPod touch ' will
   be welcome. We've also heard that [4]Share sheets no longer lose the
   user-specified order of extensions.

   You can install the iOS 8.1.1 update either via connecting to your
   computer and using iTunes or wirelessly via Settings > General >
   Software Update. The update is reported to be anywhere from 64 MB to
   364 MB, depending on iOS device model. In general, for small updates
   like this, it's fine to update directly on the device; for major
   updates like the jump from iOS 7 to iOS 8, it's better to install via
   iTunes. Either way, make sure you have a backup first, either to iTunes
   or iCloud.

   iOS 8.1.1 also includes a number of [5]security improvements:
     * A change in caching behavior to preserve private browsing mode
       privacy
     * A fix for an issue that could let a local user execute unsigned
       code
     * Prevention of arbitrary code execution by malicious applications
     * A fix for a workaround that would allow an attacker to exceed the
       maximum number of failed passcode attempts
     * A fix for an issue that could allow anyone to access your photos
       while the device is locked
     * Stripping of approximate location information uploaded to the
       Spotlight Suggestions server before a query was made
     * Improved memory management in WebKit to prevent potential exploits

   After updating, just as with OS X 10.10.1, you may be prompted for your
   iCloud password, along with a few other housekeeping questions.

   Apple TV -- The Apple TV was also updated to version 7.0.2 with a few
   security fixes that prevent an attacker from running malicious code on
   the streaming media device. We aren't aware of any other changes at the
   moment, but if you find any, let us know in the comments.

References

   1. http://support.apple.com/HT6572
   2. http://support.apple.com/downloads/
   3. https://support.apple.com/HT6591
   4. https://twitter.com/1Password/status/534420430518353920
   5. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590

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