"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. "

• Xcode 16 RC (16A242)
• macOS 15 RC (24A335)
• iOS 18 RC (22A3354)
• iPadOS 18 RC (22A3354)
• tvOS 18 RC (22J357)
• watchOS 11 RC (22R349)
• visionOS 2 RC (22N320)
  
  
• iOS 17.7 RC (21H16)
• iPadOS 17.7 RC (21H16)
  
  (below from August 28.)
• macOS 15.1 beta 3 (24B5035e)
• iOS 18.1 beta 3 (22B5034e)
• iPadOS 18.1 beta 3 (22B5034e)

• 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.

• (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 6) LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.30.85 (Sept 6)
  - post includes change note and firmware download pages.
  
  
• (Sept 6) LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85
  - see post for change note and firmware download page.
  
  
• (Sept 6) LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85
  - see post for change note and firmware download page.
  
  
• (Sept 5) Geekbench AI 1.1 released
  - See linked blog for details on changes in version 1.1.
  (Download page lists macOS 14 or later, iOS 17 or later required.)
  
  
• (Sept 2) Chrome 128 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
  - includes 4 security fixes.
  
  
• (Aug 29) TechTool Pro version 20.0.2 Update (Micromat)
  - see linked page for change notes.
  
  
• (Aug 27) Chrome 128.0.6613.98 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  
  
• (Aug 27) LG C4 & G4 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.11.20
  - see post for change note and firmware download pages.
  
  
• (Aug 26) Micromat Drive Scope v2.0.2 update. (Use in-app update check.)
  - Added the option to remove the Drive Scope menu bar item.
  - Resolved an issue with oversized system-wide fonts.
  - Added additional drive manufacturer company logos.
  - Updated the Sparkle update framework to version 2.6.4.
  - Minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• (Aug 26) Micromat Drive Scope v1.2.24 update. (Use in-app update check.)
  - Resolved an issue with oversized system-wide fonts.
  - Added additional drive manufacturer company logos.
  - Updated the Sparkle update framework to version 1.27.3.
  - Minor fixes and enhancements.

• 8 games join Apple Arcade, including Balatro+ and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition
  
  
• Apple Sports is ready for football season
  
  
• It's Glowtime - Join us for a special Apple Event on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
  Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.

• (Sept 3) Firefox 130.0 release notes lists new features. changes, and 9 security fixes.
  Also see Firefox for Enterprise 130 Release Notes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Sept 3) Firefox ESR 128.2 release notes lists "various security fixes (7) and other quality improvements". (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Sept 3) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 130.0 (app store).
  - Minor interface improvements to improve navigation and user experience.
  - Resolved scrolling issues with "Find in Page".
  - Fixed flickering issue with the shortcut on the Homepage.
  
  
• (Sept 3) Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 130.0 for iOS/iPadOS (app store)
  - "Bug fixes."

August 19th to 23rd, 2024 News Archive
• iOS 17.6.1 & iPadOS 17.6.1 Build 21G101.
• watchOS 10.6.1 Update.
• tvOS 17.6.1 Update.
• Firefox 129.0.2 Update.
• iOS/iPadOS Firefox version 129.2.
• iOS/iPadOS Firefox Focus: Privacy browser v129.2.
• Chrome 128.0.6613.92 for iOS/iPadOS.
• macOS Pixelmator Pro version 3.6.7.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.

• Understand and control the personal information that you store with Apple (Aug 27)
  
  
• How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud (Aug 7)
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Aug 7)
  - added macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 and macOS Ventura 13.6.9.
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements (Aug 6)
  
  
• How to Set up iCloud Keychain (Aug 5)
  
  
• Use Apple products on enterprise networks (July 29)
  
  
• How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac (July 16)
  
  
• Use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro (July 11)
  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 (July 11)
  - 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 (July 11)
  
  
• Apple Diagnostics: Reference codes (July 10)