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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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AirPods MAX (USB-C) Firmware Update
Info from Firmware updates for AirPods:
- AirPods MAX (USB-C): 7E108
- Bug fixes and other improvements.
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iPadOS 17.7.8 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen")
Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.8:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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Firefox 138.0.4, ESR 128.10.1, ESR 115.21.1 Updates (security fixes)
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Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
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Safari Technology Preview 219
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Safari 18.5 Update for macOS Ventura and Sonoma
Security fixes in Safari 18.5 lists 10 CVEs. Software update says
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates".
Also see article on WebKit Features in Safari 18.5.
(Safari updates sometimes break 3rd party extensions. Check with the provider for updates.
Check feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma forums.) |
macOS Sequoia 15.5 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.5 lists 50 CVEs.
What's new in updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.5 says:
"This update includes enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child's device"
What's new for enterprise in macOS Sequoia for version 15.5 says:
* macOS now supports the DHCPv6 Fully Qualified Domain Name option.
* The Location Services pane is no longer incorrectly skipped during setup when MDM skips user creation and a user is created outside of Setup Assistant.
* Resolves an issue where Mac computers updating from macOS 15.4 with Platform SSO configured may start up in Recovery until FileVault is disabled.
* Resolves an issue where Command Center presents repeated alerts that a screen-sharing application is accessing your screen.
* Platform SSO keys no longer fail attestation.
* Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) client is deprecated and will be removed in a future version of macOS."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sequoia discussion forum.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 lists 33 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.7.6:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sonoma discussion forum.)
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macOS Ventura 13.7.6 Update
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.7.6 lists 30 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.7.6:
"This update includes important security fixes and is recommended for all users".
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.)
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.7.5, software update listed macOS 13.7.6 as 1.12 GB,
but the actual download was 3.21 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.121.1.)
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iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 Updates
Security fixes in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 lists 33 CVEs.
See About iOS 18 Updates & About iPadOS 18 Updates for "enhancements and bug fixes".
- iOS 18.5 also added iPhone 13 support for carrier-provided satellite features.
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum &
iPad discussion forum.)
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iPadOS 17.7.7 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen".)
Security fixes in iPadOS 17.7.7 lists 29 CVEs.
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.7:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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visionOS 2.5 Update
Security fixes in visionOS 2.5 lists 25 CVEs.
Info from About visionOS 2 Updates for version 2.5:
"This release includes improvements and bug fixes, including a new Vision tab in the Apple TV app to easily discover and watch Apple Immersive Video and 3D movies available on Apple Vision Pro."
(You can check Apple's Vision Pro discussion forum for user feedback.)
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tvOS 18.5 Update
Security fixes in tvOS 18.5 lists 24 CVEs.
Info from About Apple TV Updates for version 18.5:
"This update adds support for synchronizing Dolby Atmos playback to speakers over AirPlay or Bluetooth. To use, go to Settings > Video and Audio > Wireless Audio Sync."
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
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watchOS 11.5 Update
Security fixes in watchOS 11.5 lists 23 CVEs.
See About watchOS 11 Updates for v11.5 "new features, improvements, and bug fixes".
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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HomePod Software Update 18.5
Info from About HomePod Software updates for version 18.5:
"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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Browser Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS
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Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
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Previous News Archive Summary:
May 5th to 9th, 2025 News Archive
- 5 new games launch on Apple Arcade on June 5
- Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 138.1
- Chrome 136 Stable Channel Update for Mac (2 security fixes)
- Chrome 136.0.7103.91 for iOS/iPadOS
- 2025 LG G5 OLED TV Firmware Update 33.10.95
- 2025 LG C5 OLED TV Firmware Update 33.10.95
- 2024 LG C4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.46
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
- What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad (May 21)
- If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple (May 20)
- Use a wired connection to transfer data to a new iPhone (May 17)
- How to start up from macOS Recovery (May 16)
- If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled (May 15)
- If your iPhone or iPad won't update (May 15)
- About carrier-provided satellite features on iPhone (May 12)
- iOS 18.5 added iPhone 13 support for carrier-provided satellite features.
- Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (May 12)
- added macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6.
- How to create a bootable installer for macOS (May 9)
- Covers macOS Sequoia to El Capitan.
(As of May 22nd AM check, all info after intro paragraph was removed.)
- Apple web server security acknowledgements (May 8)
- Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points (May 1)
- How to download and install macOS (Apr 30)
- Covers macOS 15 Sequoia to OS X Lion 10.7.
- Reset NVRAM on your Mac (Apr 30)
- What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac (Apr 30).
- What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac (Apr 30).
- If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS (Apr 29)
- Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud (Apr 28)
- Use Apple products on enterprise networks (Apr 28)
- How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad (Apr 22)
- How to Set a firmware password on your Mac (Apr 17)
- If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine (Apr 17)
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.
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Recent Software Updates, Firmware updates, and Tips List of Software & Firmware Updates, Tips, and more you may have missed.
(Apple Operating system and security updates, Browser updates, Tips, Firmware Updates for OLED TVs and A/V equipment, DIY Upgrades, and Repair Articles.) |