• About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.0.1
  (includes security content of macOS Monterey 12.0)
  
  
• About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.6.1
  
  
• About the security content of Security Update 2021-007 Catalina
  - Download Security Update 2021-007 Catalina (1.49 GB)
  (After installing Security Update 2021-007, the Catalina build number is 19H1519.)

• SoftRAID 6.2 for Mac
  - version 6.2 supports macOS Monterey. (A free 14 day trial available.)
  
  
• Xcode 13.1 released (for macOS 11.3 or later).
  - Support for macOS Monterey.
  - Additional bug fixes and stability improvements.
  - includes Swift 5.5 and SDKs for iOS 15, iPad OS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey.
  
  
• macOS Monterey is now available (press release)
  - How to upgrade to macOS Monterey
  - and added Monterey to Create a Bootable installer for macOS article.
  
  
• Apple added a macOS Monterey discussion forum
  
  
• How to Schedule Your Mac to Reboot (and why you should) (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Apple introduces Tech Talks 2021, live online sessions for developers (pr)
  
  
• How to find saved passwords using the macOS Keychain app (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Final Cut Pro 10.6, Logic Pro 10.7, Compressor 4.6, and Motion 5.6 updates
  - These updates require macOS 11.5.1 or later.
  
  
• Logic Remote App 1.5.2 (for iOS 14 or later).
  - See release notes for a very long list of improvements.
  
  
• Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro updated with powerful new features and unprecedented performance on the all-new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max (pr)
  
  
• Apple Unleashes New MacBook Pros, AirPods and More (sponsor blog)

• macOS Monterey RC 2 (21A559)
• iPadOS 15.1 RC 2 (19B75)
  (below from Oct. 18)
• Xcode 13.1 RC (13A1030d)
• iOS 15.1 RC (19B74)
• watchOS 8.1 RC (19J572)
• tvOS 15.1 RC (19J572)

• Updated for macOS 12 Monterey support.
• Added number of ports for iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021).
• Updated location and machine identification strings.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

• Watch the October 18, 2021 Apple Event (video)
  
  
• Introducing M1 Pro & M1 Max: the most powerful chips Apple has ever built (pr)
  "Powering the all-new MacBook Pro, new chips feature up to a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 64GB of unified memory, ProRes acceleration, and industry-leading power efficiency".
  
  
• Game-changing MacBook Pro with M1 Pro & M1 Max delivers extraordinary performance and battery life, and features the world's best notebook display (pr)
  
  
• All new MacBook Pro 14" & 16" models, and tech specs page.
  "The new MacBook Pro models with M1 Pro and M1 Max are available to order today on apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app. They will begin arriving to customers and will be in select Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers starting Tuesday, October 26. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro model starts at $1,999 (US), and $1,849 (US) for education; the 16-inch MacBook Pro model starts at $2,499 (US), and $2,299 (US) for education."
  
  
• Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold & expressive colors (pr)
  - Available starting in November, for $99.
  
  
• Introducing the next generation of AirPods (pr)
  
  
• Apple introduces the Apple Music Voice Plan (pr)
  - "designed exclusively for Siri, $4.99 per month."

• v1.40 Firmware Update for Yamaha RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver
  - post includes info and firmware download page.
  
  
• OWC AUX Power Cables Are Here to Power Your PCIe Slots (sponsor pr)
  
  
• Chrome 95.0.4638.54 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (Google)
  - includes 19 security fixes.
  
  
• Chrome 94.0.4606.101 Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop (Google)
  
  
• iOS Chrome browser version 95.0.4638.50 (for iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later)
  - See linked page for changes. (Also read user reviews.)
  
  
• Freeware VM VirtualBox 6.1.28 update.
  - See Change Log for list of fixes & improvements.
  
  
• 04.30.10 Firmware Update for LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs
  - post includes info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• 04.30.10 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.
  
  
• Panasonic 4K/UHD Players Tips & FW updates page updated
  with notes on 2 reported Dolby Vison issues with some recent 4K DV discs.

• How to upgrade to macOS Monterey (Oct 25)
• macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers (Oct 25)
  
  
• How to Update macOS on Mac (Oct 25)
  
  
• How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS (Oct 25)
  - Covers macOS Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and El Capitan.
  
  
• How to get old versions of macOS (Oct 25)
  - added macOS Big Sur.
  
  
• How to reinstall macOS (Oct 25)
  - Has separate instructions for Apple silicon Macs and Intel CPU Macs.
  
  
• About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers (Oct 25)
  (Article includes link to macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon.)
  
  
• How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility (Oct 25)
  
  
• How to erase a Mac with Apple silicon (Oct 25)
  
  
• How to erase an Intel-based Mac (Oct 25)
  
  
• How to Extend your AppleCare+ coverage (Oct. 19)
  - If your AppleCare+ plan will expire soon, you might be able to continue coverage.
  
  
• Redownload TV shows and movies that you purchased (Oct 7)
  
  
• If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (Oct 5)
  
  
• Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac (Oct 5)
  
  
• Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item (Oct 5)
  
  
• Upgrade to iCloud+ (Oct 1)
  
  
• About HomePod Software Updates (v15, revised Sept. 30)
  
  
• How to Use Apple products on enterprise networks (Sept 30)
  
  
• Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty (Sept 30)
  - originally titled "Vintage and Obsolete products".
  
  
• Mac Startup Key Combinations (Sept 27)
  - updated for Apple silicon Macs (was for Intel-based Macs only).
  
  
• If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS (Sept 24)
  
  
• If your iPad won't turn on or is frozen (Sept 23)
  
  
• If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled (Sept 23)
  
  
• Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service (Sept 23)
  
  
• How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (Sept 23)
  "If you're using iOS or iPadOS 14.5 or later, you might now see the option to choose between two software update versions. This option allows you to choose between updating to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS 15 as soon as it's released, or continuing on iOS or iPadOS 14 while still getting important security updates for a period of time."
  
  
• iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are compatible with these devices (Sept 23)
  
  
• iOS update and restore errors (Sept 23)
  
  
• if you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (Sept 23)
  
  
• If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (Sept 23)
  
  
• Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (Sept 23)
  
  
• Apple web server acknowledgements (security fixes) (Sept 22)
  (new format no longer includes the domain/server that was affected.)
  
  
• Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device (Sept 22)
  
  
• About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music (Sept 20)
  
  
• (How to) Update HomePod (Sept. 20)
  
  
• iCloud+ plans and pricing (Sept 20)
  
  
• Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan (Sept 20)
  
  
• What happens to your iCloud storage plan when you sign up for Apple One (Sept 20)
  
  
• What is Hide My Email? (Sept 20)
  
  
• How to Remove Activation Lock (Sept 20)

October 11th to 15th, 2021 News Archive
• Micromat TechTool Pro 14.0.3 update.
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) v16.54
  (with security updates for Excel & Office Suite)
• iOS 15.0.2 &iPadOS 15.0.2 updates (w/security fixes).
• watchOS 8.0.1 Update.
• Chrome 94.0.4606.71 Stable Channel Update for Desktop.
• iOS Chrome browser version 94.0.4606.76 (iOS 14.0 or later).
• Firmware Updates for Onkyo TX-RZ740, RZ840, NR797, RZ3400 Receivers.
• Microsoft October 2021 Patch Tuesday.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.