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AppleInsider said:

Apple has released its first Rapid Security Response update to the public, updating iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 with security fixes -- but the roll-out isn't that smooth as of yet.

iOS RSR update

A Rapid Security Response update is a special kind of update that doesn't require users to perform a normal software update. Instead of a lengthy update procedure, the update can instead be quickly downloaded and installed within minutes.

Tested in beta, the updates are intended to provide important security changes between the regular software updates. This can include fast fixes for urgent security issues, such as actively used exploits against Apple's software, with the RSR changes to mitigate risks of infection or data loss.

We've tested it across multiple devices. So far, as of 1:50 PM ET, every attempt to update has been met with a warning that the device cannot verify the security response. The warning goes on to say that the device is "no longer connected to the internet" when that isn't the case.

This may be a case of server load, but the download is very small. AppleInsider has reached out to Apple for comment.

RSRs are only to be delivered to the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, and do not apply to earlier releases.

When an RSR is applied, the update adds a letter to the end of the version number, for example turning iOS 16.4.1 to iOS 16.4.1 (a).

According to a new support document, the default setting is for the RSR to be applied automatically, and for users to be prompted to restart the device when required. RSR installation can be disabled, with the content of the RSR rolled into the next standard software update.

Read on AppleInsider

jdw said:

As I said in a recent post on the same topic, the AI capabilities won't matter much. It's more than just Siri being stupid (technologically inept, mishearing me, etc.).  The bigger problem is that Apple deliberately dummies it down out of fears it may cause trouble for the user.  For example, I can't tell Siri to change settings on my iPhone, which makes me far, FAR more angry than Siri mishearing me a making a mistake.  The entire purpose of Siri is to have it do things for me because my hands are busy doing something else.  So when it tells me it can't do that, I know it's due to a stupid limitation imposed by Apple. That sort of thing cannot be fixed by a smarter AI.  That can only be fixed by a smarter Apple who finally EMPOWERS me with commands to actually do something useful.  If Apple did that right now, without adding any new AI capabilities, Siri would be vastly better and something I would start using.

ravnorodom said:

$3000!!! 😅 Typical Apple. It would be nice to incorporate that with Apple Fitness so user can wear it while jogging on treadmill or on stationary bike. It would feel like you were there and it can seriously compete with Peloton.