• Fixed a reported battery manufacture date issue.
• Updated Sparkle update framework to version 1.27.1.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

• Fixed various cropped NVMe and SATA table columns.
• Added additional drive manufacturer company logos.
• Updated Sparkle update framework to version 1.27.1.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

• iOS 15.2 beta 4 (19C5050b)
• iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 (19C5050b)
• watchOS 8.3 beta 4 (19S5050c)
• tvOS 15.2 beta 4 (19K5050a)
  (below from Dec. 1)
• macOS 12.1 beta 4 (21C5045a)
  (below from Nov. 16)
• Xcode 13.2 beta 2 (13C5081f)

• App Store Awards honor the best apps and games of 2021 (pr)
  
  
• How to Enable Low Power Mode in macOS Monterey (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Apple TestFlight app version 3.2.1 (app store)
  - includes stability improvements and bug fixes.
  
  
• Apple announces third annual Apple Music Award winners (pr)
  
  
• Apple Podcasts presents the Best of 2021 (pr)
  
  
• How to Use Focus to Stay Focused in macOS Monterey (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Tech Talks: final set of sessions & office hours now available (Apple developer news)
  
  
• How to Use Hide My Email in MacOS Monterey (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware (pr)
  "Apple also announced a $10 million contribution to support cybersurveillance researchers and advocates."
  
  
• Pixelmator Pro version 2.3 (app store link, macOS 10.15 or later)
  "brings AI-powered automatic background removal, automatic subject selection, a Select & Mask tool for making advanced selections, and much more". (See linked page for more info.)
  
  
• How to Convert an Image with Quick Action in macOS Monterey (sponsor blog)

• GUI: Fixed crash on macOS Big Sur while browsing for an external image from First Run wizard.
• VBoxHeadless: Fixed crash when running on macOS Monterey (bug #20636).
• macOS host: fix multiple bugs specific to macOS Monterey in installer and startup of kernel extensions.
• macOS host: show message indicating the unsupported CPU on M1 based Macs and abort installation.

• OWC Named As 2021 NAB Best in Market Award Honoree (sponsor pr)
  
  
• OWC Named As 2021 Cine Gear Expo Technical Award Honoree (sponsor pr)
  
  
• 04.30.40 Firmware Update for LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs
  - post includes info and firmware download pages.
  (Same change note as the Nov. 23rd 04.30.35 update.)
  
  
• Yamaha RX-V4A/TSR-400, RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 Firmware Update 1.48
  - adds support for 4K/120Hz & HDR10+, eARC stability and Dolby Vison fixes.
  - see post for release notes and download pages.
  
  
• Firmware Updates for Onkyo TX-RZ730 and TX-RZ830 Receivers
  - linked page also has Tips and Tricks for Onkyo RZ Receivers.
  
  
• 04.30.40 Firmware Update for LG BX OLED TVs
  - Applicable Models List also includes many LG LCD TV models.
  - post includes info and firmware update download link.
  
  
• 04.30.40 Firmware Update for LG ZX OLED TV
  - Applicable Models List also includes some LG NANO LCD TV models.
  - post includes info and firmware update download link.
  
  
• 03.20.80 Firmware Update for 2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs
  - reportedly fixes HDCP 2.2 problems with recent 1 series TV builds.
  - post includes update tips and firmware download pages.
  
  
• Firefox 94.0.2 release notes lists 2 bug fixes
  (Download link on release notes page.)

• About Mac power adapters (Nov 17)
  - now includes MagSafe 3 info.
  
  
• About the SD and SDXC card slot on your Mac (Nov 17)
  - Added 2021 MacBook Pro, includes info on supported cards.
  
  
• Play HDR video on Mac (Nov 12)
  - Lists Mac models that support HDR video on HDR10-compatible displays and TVs.
  
  
• Back up and restore your iTunes library on your PC (Nov 12)
  - originally titled "Back up and Restore your iTunes media library".
  
  
• Use FaceTime on Mac (Nov 10)
  
  
• Solve issues between iCloud for Windows or iTunes & third-party security software (Nov 10)
  
  
• macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers (Nov 10)
  
  
• How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card (Nov 10)
  
  
• Check your gift card balance (Nov 10)
  
  
• What type of gift card do I have? (Nov 10)
  
  
• Gift apps, music, movies, and more from Apple (Nov 8)
  
  
• How to clean your Apple products (Nov 8)
  
  
• How to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple display (Nov 8)
  
  
• If the screen isn't working on your iPhone or iPad (Nov 8)
  
  
• Access and manage files in your iCloud Drive (Nov 8)
  
  
• If you subscribe to Apple One and use a different Apple ID for iCloud (Nov 8)
  
  
• About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music (Nov 5)
  
  
• Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty (Nov 5)
  - originally titled "Vintage and Obsolete products".

November 15th to 19th, 2021 News Archive
• Final Cut Pro 10.6.1 update.
• Safari Technology Preview 135.
• Little Snitch 5.3.2 Update.
• Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.8 update.
• watchOS 8.1.1 and iOS 15.1.1 updates.
• Apple announces Self Service Repair.
• macOS Monterey: Safari Privacy Report .
• Apple press release on SharePlay.
• Running Diagnostics on an Apple Silicon Mac.
• "Disney Melee Mania" exclusively on Apple Arcade in Dec.
• What are blocklists and why should you use them?
• Top 20 macOS Monterey Tips.
• LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.20.80.
• iOS Chrome browser version 96.0.4664.53.
• Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.55.
• OWC Intros Fast Forward Rental Program.
• Chrome 96.0.4664.45 Stable Channel Update for Desktop.
• Microsoft Out of Band Update Resolves Kerberos Issue.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.