• (Oct 22) New iPad Pro, 14" MacBook Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, all powered by M5, are now available
  
  
• Apple unleashes M5, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon
  
  
• Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, delivering the next big leap in AI for the Mac
  
  
• Apple introduces the powerful new iPad Pro with the M5 chip
  
  
• Apple Vision Pro upgraded with the powerful M5 chip and comfortable Dual Knit Band

• Xcode 26.1 beta 3 (17B5045g)
• macOS 26.1 beta 4 (25B5072a)
• iOS 26.1 beta 4 (23B5073a)
• iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 (23B5073a)
• tvOS 26.1 beta 4 (23J5571a)
• visionOS 26.1 beta 4 (23N5042a)
• watchOS 26.1 beta 4 (23S5031a)

• macOS 26.0.1 (25A8364)
• iPadOS 26.0.1 (23A8464/23A8466)
• visionOS 26.0.1 (23M8340)

• (Oct 20) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 144.1 (app store)
  - "Behind the scenes updates.."
  Version 144.0 changes were:
  - Design updates: refined the address bar for a more consistent look across iOS 26.
  - Performance: improved speed when setting Firefox as your default browser.
  - Improved stability: fixed crashes related to syncing, tab notifications, and startup.
  - Appearance settings: customize your toolbar by choosing a New Tab button or a Home button (rolling out gradually).
• (Oct 14) Firefox 144.0 release notes lists new features, bug fixes & 14 security fixes.
  Also see Firefox for Enterprise 144 Release notes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Oct 14) Firefox ESR 140.4 release notes lists 8 security fixes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Oct 14) Firefox ESR 115.29.0 release notes lists 4 security fixes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to 10.14.)

• macOS Tahoe 26.0.1
• macOS Sequoia 15.7.1
• macOS Sonoma 14.8.1
• iOS 26.0.1 & iPadOS 26.0.1
• iOS 18.7.1 and iPadOS 18.7.1
• visionOS 26.0.1
• tvOS 26.0.1 has no published CVE entries.

• (Oct 10) Spectrum brings NBA games in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro
  
  
• (Oct 7) Build dynasties in Football Manager 26 Touch, arriving Nov 4 on Apple Arcade
  
  
• (Sep 29) Apple's Foundation Models framework unlocks new app experiences powered by Apple Intelligence
  
  
• (Sep 24) The Digital Markets Act's impacts on EU users
  
  
• (Sept 23) NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition launching October 16 on Apple Arcade
  
  
• (Sept 22) Apple previews new immersive films for Apple Vision Pro
  
  
• (Sep 15) WebKit Features in Safari 26.0
  
  
• (Sep 15) New versions of Apple's software platforms are available today
  (Also security updates for some previous OS's - see Apple's security releases list.)
  
  
• (Sep 15) New Apple Intelligence features are available

"The Pro Video Formats package includes the iPhone ProRes RAW plug-in(1), allowing supporting applications to provide more controls for ProRes RAW video shot on iPhone(2).
It also provides support for the following codecs used in professional video workflows:

• Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ(3)
• Apple Intermediate Codec
• Avid DNxHD® / Avid DNxHR® decoder
• AVC-Intra 50 / 100 / 200 / 4:4:4 / LT
• AVC-LongG
• XAVC
• XF-AVC
• XF-HEVC
• DVCPRO HD
• HDV
• XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
• MPEG IMX
• Uncompressed 4:2:2

1) Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
2) ProRes RAW capture is available on supported iPhone models.
3) Requires a Mac that supports Metal: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102894"

• (Oct 22) Playstation 5 System Software version 25.07.12.20.00 (Sony)
  - Adds S/N check for Console & Controllers, DualSense Edge firmware update,
  and "Improved system performance and stability".
  
  
• (Oct 21) Yamaha SR-90A/TRUEX BAR 90/TRUEX Surround 90A Firmware Update
  - Bug fix for HDMI connection.
  
  
• (Oct 20) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.102.1 (25101829)
  The release notes lists fixes for Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word (again).
  Sept 16th v16.100 included security fixes for Excel (8), Word (1), and Office Suite (2).
  
  
• (Oct 16) Deadpool's Head iOS app version 1.4 (app store)
  - "Contains content updates and bug fixes."
  
  
• (Oct 6) Little Snitch 6.3.2 update fixes potential network extension crash.
  (Version 6.3 added support for macOS 26 Tahoe, see release notes.)
  
  
• (Oct 1) Playstation 4 System Software version 13.02 (Sony)
  - "Security fixes to the system software".
  
  
• (Sep 30) 2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.53.45
  - post has info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• (Sep 23) 2024 LG C4 & G4 OLED TVs Firmware Update 33.21.85
  - see post for change note and firmware download pages.
  
  
• (Sep 19) 2025 LG C5 & G5 OLED TV Firmware Update 33.21.83
  - see link for info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• (Sep 17) Chrome 140 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (Google blog)
  - includes 4 security fixes (an exploit exists for one).
  
  
• (Sep 16) LG CX/GX/WX/ZX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.63.25
  - post includes firmware download pages.
  
  
• (Sep 12) 2024 B4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.23.30
  - see post for info and firmware download page.
  
  
• (Sep 9) 2022 LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 23.25.55
  - post includes info and firmware download pages.

• (Oct 3) Firefox 143.0.4 release notes lists a bug fix for slow/failed loads in some cases.
  (See below for info on v143.0.3 two security fixes.)
  
  
• (Sep 30) Firefox 143.0.3 release notes lists bug fixes and 2 security fixes.
  (See below for info on v143.0 new features and security fixes.)
  
  
• (Sep 16) Firefox 143.0 release notes lists new features, bug fixes & 11 security fixes.
  Also see Firefox for Enterprise 143 Release notes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Sep 23) Firefox ESR 140.3.1 release notes a bug fix:
  "Improved reliability when HTTP/3 connections fail: Firefox no longer forces HTTP/2 during fallback, allowing the server to choose the protocol and preventing stalls on some sites."
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Sep 16) Firefox ESR 140.3.0 release notes lists 7 security fixes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Sep 16) Firefox ESR 115.28.0 release notes lists 1 security fix.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to 10.14.)
  
  
• (Sep 15) Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 143.0 for iOS/iPadOS (app store)
  - "Bug fixes." (the usual change note.)

• Support for Metal on Apple devices (Oct 1)
  - now includes info on Metal 4 support.
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Sep 29)
  - added macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.1.
  
  
• If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone or iPad (Sep 24)
  
  
• Use Repair Assistant to finish an iPhone or iPad repair (Sep 23)
  - Learn how to finish a repair using Repair Assistant.
  
  
• Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings (Sep 17)
  
  
• If your iPhone or iPad won't update (Sep 17)
  
  
• How to create a bootable installer for macOS (Sep 16)
  - Covers macOS Tahoe to El Capitan. (added macOS Tahoe)
  
  
• How to update macOS on Mac (Sep 16)
  
  
• Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup (Sep 16)
  
  
• How to download and install macOS. (Sep 15)
  - added info on macOS Tahoe 26.
  
  
• If your Mac doesn't start up all the way (Sep 15)
  
  
• If you see an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen (Sep 15)
  
  
• How to get Apple Intelligence (Sep 9)

• The next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods arrives in Apple Stores
  
  
• Apple Sports adds widgets and expands to eight new countries
  
  
• Apple's latest tools to help protect kids and teens online now available
  
  
• Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
  
  
• Apple debuts iPhone 17
  
  
• Introducing iPhone Air, a powerful new iPhone with a breakthrough design
  
  
• Apple debuts Apple Watch Series 11
  
  
• Introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3
  
  
• Apple introduces Apple Watch SE 3
  
  
• Introducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience
  
  
• Apple announces Final Cut Camera 2.0

• macOS host: Fixed internal networking, including NAT networks on macOS (7.2.0 regression).
• macOS host: Fixed VM crash on Arm host on VM start.

"macOS ARM Host: Experimental 3D acceleration support using DXMT.
3D acceleration is not supported on macOS Hosts using Intel CPUs anymore."

• Yamaha BAR 40/BAR 400/ATS-4080 Sound Bars Firmware Update 5.10
• Yamaha MusicCast 200 (TSX-N237 / TSX-N237D) Firmware Update 1.17
• Yamaha RX-A8A/RX-A6A/RX-A4A Receivers Firmware Update 2.22
• Yamaha RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 Receivers Firmware Update 1.77
• Yamaha RX-V4A/TSR-400 Receivers Firmware Update 1.77
• Yamaha R-N600A Receiver Firmware Update 1.08
• Yamaha CX-A5200 Preamp/Processor Firmware Update 2.16
• Yamaha RX-A1080/V1085/A2080/V2085/A3080/V3085 Receivers Firmware 2.16
• Yamaha RX-V685/RX-A780/RX-A880/TSR-7850 Receivers Firmware 2.16
• Yamaha RX-V585/HTR-5072/RX-A680 Receivers Firmware Update 1.90
• Yamaha RX-V485/HTR-4072/RX-D485 Receivers Firmware Update 1.90
• Yamaha RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver Firmware Update 1.51
• Yamaha XDA-QS5400 MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amp Firmware 1.74

Aug 18th to 22nd, 2025 News Archive
• macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 Update
• macOS Sonoma 14.7.8 Update
• macOS Ventura 13.7.8 Update
• iOS 18.6.2 Update
• iPadOS 18.6.2 Update
• iPadOS 17.7.10 Update
• Safari Technology Preview 226
• Firefox 142.0 release notes/9 security fixes
• Firefox ESR 140.2.0 (7 security fixes)
• Firefox ESR 128.14.0 (4 security fixes)
• Firefox ESR 115.27.0 (3 security fixes)
• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS v142.0.1
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser v142.0

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