• Xcode 16.1 beta 2 (16B5014f)
• macOS 15.1 beta 4 (24B5046f)
• iOS 18.1 beta 4 (22B5045g | 22B5045h)
• iPadOS 18.1 beta 4 (22B5045g)
• tvOS 18.1 beta (22J5543e)
• watchOS 11.1 beta (22R5545g)
• visionOS 2.1 beta (22N5548d)

"Safari 18 has even faster performance, improved security, and new features including the following:

- Viewer lets you watch videos without distractions, and automatically moves videos into Picture-in-Picture when you click away from the page.

- Distraction Control helps you hide items on a webpage that you find disruptive to your browsing.

- Relaxed password requirements let you save a password in Settings for apps that you don't know the website for, or items that don't have a website, like a locker combination."

On a M1 mini running macOS 13.6.9, software update listed macOS 13.7 as 1.16 GB,
but the actual download was 2.75 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.1.1.)

• Security content of iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 lists 16 CVEs fixed.
  
  
• Info from About iOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• Security content of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 lists 33 CVEs fixed.
  
  
• Apple press release on iOS 18.
  (Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Apple press release on iPadOS 18.
  (Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

"Software version 18 introduces SharePlay so you can share control of your Apple Music playlist on iPhone or iPad and guests can contribute to what's playing on HomePod. This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements."

• How to download and install macOS (Sept 16)
  
  
• How to Create a bootable installer for macOS (Sept 16)
  - Covers macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, El Capitan.
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Sept 16)
  - added macOS Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sonoma 14.7 and macOS Ventura 13.7.
  
  
• How to Free up storage space on Mac (Sept 16)
  
  
• How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac (Sept 16)
  
  
• Use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro (Sept 16)
  How to use Apple Vision Pro as a private, portable 4K display for your Mac with Mac Virtual Display. (See system requirements.)
  
  
• If you can't connect to your Mac in Apple Vision Pro (Sept 16)
  - Learn what to do if Mac Virtual Display on Apple Vision Pro isn't working.
  
  
• Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User (Sept 16)
  
  
• Use Apple products on enterprise networks (Sept 16)
  
  
• How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud (Sept 16)
  
  
• How to Set up iCloud Keychain (Sept 16)
  
  
• Understand and control the personal information that you store with Apple (Sept 16)

• (Sept 17) Firefox 130.0.1 release notes lists 2 bug fixes and added an enterprise policy to disable the Firefox Labs section in Settings. (Mac system requirements macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Sept 16) TechTool Pro version 20.0.3 Update (Micromat)
  - see linked page for change notes.
  
  
• (Sept 16) SVS Subwoofer Control App version 1.3.83 for iOS/iPadOS 11 or later.
  - Three lower control icons now remain visible to reduce OS gesture interference.
  - Improves performance and fixes minor bugs. - "Improves performance and fixes minor bugs."
  TIP: To turn Off "Performance Monitoring" (not send any info to SVS), go to the App's "System Settings" and select "About this App" at the bottom of that screen.
  
  
• (Sept 12) LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.40.75
  - post has change notes and firmware update download pages.
  
  
• (Sept 12) Playstation 5 System Software version 24.06-10.00.00 (Sony link).
  - Adds "Welcome Hub" (replaces "Explore Hub"), Personalized 3D Audio profiles for Headphones, Adaptive charging for controllers (PS5 Slim), firmware updates for DualSense, DualSense Edge, VR2, and Access controllers, and the usual "improved system software performance & stability". More details in the release notes.
  (Also a PS5 Slim Disc Drive Firmware update. I suspect for PS5 Pro compatibility.)
  
  
• (Sept 12) Playstation 4 System Software version 12.00 (Sony link).
  - "Improved the messages and usability on some screens".
  (although not mentioned like v11.52 did, it's rumored to have security fixes.)
  
  
• (Sept 11) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 130.1 (app store).
  - "Bug fixes".
  
  
• (Sept 11) Chrome 129.0.6668.46 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  
  
• (Sept 10) Chrome 128 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
  - includes 5 security fixes.
  
  
• (Sept 10) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.89 (24090815). The release notes lists feature updates, bug fixes and an Excel security update for CVE-2024-43465.
  
  
• (Sept. 10) Deadpool's Head iOS app version 1.3 (app store)
  - "Contains content updates and bug fixes." (first update in 3 years)

"When used with an iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11-supported iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 2 firmware update 7A294 makes the hands-free experience even more seamless by being able to nod your head "yes" or shake your head "no" to respond to Siri announcements like calls, messages, and notifications. This update also adds Voice Isolation to calls with AirPods Pro 2 to help ensure you come across clearly by removing background noise around you for whoever you are speaking to. Gamers also now have the best wireless audio latency Apple has ever delivered for mobile gaming and can enjoy improved voice quality, including 16-bit, 48kHz audio, when chatting with teammates and other players. In addition, this update includes performance improvements to Personalized Volume with AirPods Pro 2. "

• Get ready to upgrade to the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups
  "Customers can upgrade to the iPhone 16 lineup beginning Friday,
  and save up to $1,000 with carrier promotions - all done directly at Apple."
  
  
• Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
  
  
• Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
  
  
• Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month
  
  
• Introducing Apple Watch Series 10
  
  
• Apple Watch Ultra 2 now available in black titanium
  
  
• Apple introduces AirPods 4 and the world's first all-in-one hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2
  
  
• Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people
  
  
• Event Video
  Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.

September 2nd to 6th, 2024 News Archive
• Firefox 130.0 (new features. changes, 9 security fixes).
• Firefox ESR 128.2 includes 7 security fixes.
• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 130.0.
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser v130.0.
• Geekbench AI 1.1 released.
• Chrome 128 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.30.85.
• LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85.
• LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.