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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Firefox 126.0 and FIrefox ESR 115.11 Updates
(There's also May 13th Firefox/Firefox Focus v126.0 updates for iOS/iPadOS.)
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Safari 17.5 for macOS Ventura & Monterey
About the security content of Safari 17.5 lists 1 CVE fixed.
There's also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 17.5.
(Safari updates sometimes break 3rd party extensions. Check with the provider for updates.
Check feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Ventura & macOS Monterey forums.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.5 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sonoma 14.5 lists 22 CVEs,
Info from what's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.5:
"macOS Sonoma 14.5 includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- Quartiles is a new and original daily word game that is now available in Apple News+.
- Scoreboard in News+ Puzzles gives you access to new player data for Crossword, Mini Crossword, and Quartiles, including stats and streaks
Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sonoma discussion forum.)
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macOS Ventura 13.6.7 Update
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.6.7 lists 3 CVEs, 1 (CVE-2024-23296) that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited."
What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.6.7 says:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.)
M1 Mac Mini Firmware Updated
macOS 13.6.7 updated (2020) M1 Mini firmware to 10151.121.1
(was version 10151.101.3 from macOS 13.6.5).
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.6.6, software update listed macOS 13.6.7 as 1GB,
but the actual download was 2.57 GB.
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macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Update
Security fixes in macOS Monterey 12.7.5 lists 2 CVEs.
What's new in the updates for macOS Monterey for version 12.7.5 says:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Monterey discussion forum.)
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| iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 Updates
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iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8 Updates
(This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.)
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watchOS 10.5 Update
About the security content of watchOS 10.5 lists 6 CVEs fixed.
Info from About watchOS 10 updates for version 10.5:
"watchOS 10.5 includes new features, improvements and bug fixes..."
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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tvOS 17.5 Update
About the security content of tvOS 17.5 lists 5 CVEs fixed.
About tvOS Updates for version 17.5 simply says
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
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HomePod Software Update 17.5
Info from about HomePod Software updates for version 17.5:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
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Mac Logic Pro version 11.0 Update
Apple Logic Pro 11.0 update (macOS 13.5 or later).
The Logic Pro 11.0 release notes has a very long list of new features and improvements.
(There was also a press release on the update.)
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Logic Pro for iPad version 2.0
Apple Logic Pro for iPad version 2.0 (app store).
See linked app store page for details. Also info in a previous press release.
(Requires iPadOS 17.4 or later and a device with the A12 Bionic chip or later.)
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Xcode 15.4 released
Info from app store Xcode 15.4 (for macOS 14.0 or later):
"provides bug fixes and improved stability. Xcode 15.4 includes Swift 5.10 and SDKs for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, visionOS 1.2, and macOS Sonoma 14.5".
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| Apple May 7th Event News and Press Releases (later added first) [= skip =]
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Safari Technology Preview 194
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Apple Release Candidates and Beta Updates
Current Developer releases as of May 9, 2024.
(Release notes are on download pages.)
- macOS 14.5 RC (23F79)
(below from May 8)
- watchOS 10.5 RC 2 (21T576)
(below from May 7)
- Xcode 15.4 RC (15F31c)
- iOS 17.5 RC (21F79)
- iPadOS 17.5 RC (21F79)
- tvOS 17.5 RC (21L569)
- iOS 16.7.8 RC (20H343)
- iPadOS 16.7.8 RC (20H343)
- visionOS 1.2 beta 5 (21O5587a)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
(Public beta version updates are usually shortly after developer releases.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
April 29th to May 3rd, 2024 News Archive
- Apple Transporter app version 1.3.
- Apple JetStream version 2.2.
- Firefox v125.3 for iOS/iPadOS 15 or later.
- Firefox 125.0.3 release notes (5 bug fixes).
- Freeware VM VirtualBox version 7.0.18.
- LG C4 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.10.34.
- LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 04.41.55.
- Chrome 124.0.6367.111 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0.
- Chrome 124.0.6367.119 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
- Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.84.2.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates (later first)
- Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (May 13)
- added macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, and macOS Monterey 12.7.5.
- (How to) Use Apple products on enterprise networks (May 7)
- Change or reset password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier (Apr 24)
(article is archived. For macOS Catalina and later, see this article.)
- (How to) Manage your iCloud storage (Apr 24)
- If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch (Apr 24)
- If you see a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen (Apr 24)
- If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad (Apr 24)
- Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling (Apr 24)
- Update your iPhone or iPad (Apr 24)
- How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac (Apr 19)
- If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro (Apr 16)
- How to revive or restore Mac firmware (Apr 15)
- About Startup Security Utility on a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip (Apr 15)
- How to install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant (Apr 15)
- View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services (Apr 15)
- How to update macOS on Mac (Apr 12)
- Activation Lock for Mac (Apr 12)
- If your device has network connectivity issues, check for VPN and other third-party security software (Apr 11)
- How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS (Apr 10)
- Covers macOS Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and El Capitan.
- About Security Keys for Apple ID (Apr 10)
- If you forgot your Mac login password (macOS Catalina or later) (Apr 9)
- How to reinstall macOS (Apr 5)
- Apple web server security acknowledgements (Apr 3)
- How to download and install macOS (Apr 2)
- About firmware updates for AirPods (Apr 2)
- Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone or iPad (Apr 2)
- Apple Diagnostics: Reference (error) codes (Apr 1)
- Use network locations on Mac (Apr 1)
- Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases (Apr 1)
- If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone (Apr 1)
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/tvOS/Vision Pro Users.
(Now has an Apple Vision Pro section.)
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates & troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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