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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Update
Apple's Security releases page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
What's new in updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.3.1 says
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users".
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sequoia discussion forum.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.7.4 Update
Apple's Security releases page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.7.4:
"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 13.7.4 Update
Apple's Security releases page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.7.4:
"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 13.7.3, software update listed macOS 13.7.4 as 793.5 MB,
but the actual download was 2.63 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.81.4.)
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iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 Updates
Security fixes in iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 lists 1 CVE related to Accessibility:
"A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Description: An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management."
Both About iOS 18 Updates & About iPadOS 18 Updates version 18.3.1 simply say:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum &
iPad discussion forum.)
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iPadOS 17.7.5 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen".)
Security fixes in iPadOS 17.7.5 lists 1 CVE related to Accessibility:
"A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Description: An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management."
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.5:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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watchOS 11.3.1 Update
Apple's Security releases page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
Info from About watchOS 11 Updates had for version 11.3.1:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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visionOS 2.3.1 Update
Apple's Security releases page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
Info from About visionOS 2 Updates for version 2.3.1:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check Apple's Vision Pro discussion forum for user feedback.)
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Other News and Software Updates
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Firefox Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS [= skip =]
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Final Cut Pro Updates for Mac and iPad
Final Cut Pro version 11.0.1 for macOS 14.6 or later. (app store link)
See the release notes for details on fixes and improvements.
Final Cut Pro for iPad version 2.1.1 (app store link)
- Fixes an issue that caused Final Cut Pro for iPad to display a black screen and close unexpectedly.
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Little Snitch version 6.2
(Feb 3) Little Snitch 6.2 update for macOS Sonoma & Sequoia.
See the release notes for a long list of improvements, new features, and bug fixes. |
Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
- Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Feb 10)
- added macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.4.
- Apple web server security acknowledgements (Feb 7)
- About availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States (Feb 7)
- (How to) Update macOS on Mac (Feb 6)
- How to free up storage space on your Mac (Feb 6)
- How to revive or restore Mac firmware (Feb 6)
- How to Manage your iCloud storage (Feb 4)
- How to reinstall macOS (Feb 3)
- If your Mac starts up to a blank screen (Jan 31)
- Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon (Jan 31)
- Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac (Jan 31)
- If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled (Jan 31)
- (How to) Set a firmware password on your Mac (Jan 28)
- If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS (Jan 17)
- Connect to HDMI from your Mac (Jan 15)
- includes list of resolutions and refresh rates supported by specific Mac models.
- If you see a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen (Jan 15)
- How to start up from macOS Recovery (Jan 10)
- Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac (Jan 10)
- How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac (Jan 7)
- Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad (Jan 6)
- Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points (Jan 6)
- If you need help with your Wi-Fi password (Jan 6)
- How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS (Jan 2)
for macOS Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and El Capitan.
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.
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Previous News Archive Summary:
January 27th to 31st, 2025 News Archive
- Mac GarageBand 10.4.12 Update (w/security fix).
- Safari 18.3 Update for macOS Ventura & Sonoma.
- macOS Sequoia 15.3 (61 security fixes)
- macOS Sonoma 14.7.3 (41 security fixes)
- macOS Ventura 13.7.3 (31 security fixes).
- M1 Mac Mini firmware update.
- iOS 18.3 & iPadOS 18.3 (29 security fixes).
- iPadOS 17.7.4 (17 security fixes).
- watchOS 11.3 (19 security fixes).
- tvOS 18.3 (18 security fixes).
- visionOS 2.3 (21 security fixes).
- HomePod Software Update 18.3.
- Apple News and Press Releases.
- Playstation 4 System Software 12.02 (security fixes).
- Geekbench 6.4 released.
- Chrome 133.0.6943.33 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.93.2.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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