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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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iPadOS 17.7.8 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen")
Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
At post time, no info yet at About iPadOS 17 Updates.
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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Firefox 138.0.4, ESR 128.10.1, ESR 115.21.1 Updates (security fixes)
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Safari Technology Preview 219
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Safari 18.5 Update for macOS Ventura and Sonoma
Security fixes in Safari 18.5 lists 10 CVEs. Software update says
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates".
Also see article on WebKit Features in Safari 18.5.
(Safari updates sometimes break 3rd party extensions. Check with the provider for updates.
Check feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma forums.)
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macOS Sequoia 15.5 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.5 lists 50 CVEs.
What's new in updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.5 says:
"This update includes enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child's device"
What's new for enterprise in macOS Sequoia for version 15.5 says:
* macOS now supports the DHCPv6 Fully Qualified Domain Name option.
* The Location Services pane is no longer incorrectly skipped during setup when MDM skips user creation and a user is created outside of Setup Assistant.
* Resolves an issue where Mac computers updating from macOS 15.4 with Platform SSO configured may start up in Recovery until FileVault is disabled.
* Resolves an issue where Command Center presents repeated alerts that a screen-sharing application is accessing your screen.
* Platform SSO keys no longer fail attestation.
* Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) client is deprecated and will be removed in a future version of macOS."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sequoia discussion forum.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 lists 33 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.7.6:
"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 13.7.6 Update
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.7.6 lists 30 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.7.6:
"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 13.7.5, software update listed macOS 13.7.6 as 1.12 GB,
but the actual download was 3.21 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.121.1.)
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iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 Updates
Security fixes in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 lists 33 CVEs.
See About iOS 18 Updates & About iPadOS 18 Updates for "enhancements and bug fixes".
- iOS 18.5 also added iPhone 13 support for carrier-provided satellite features.
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum &
iPad discussion forum.)
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iPadOS 17.7.7 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen".)
Security fixes in iPadOS 17.7.7 lists 29 CVEs.
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.7:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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visionOS 2.5 Update
Security fixes in visionOS 2.5 lists 25 CVEs.
Info from About visionOS 2 Updates for version 2.5:
"This release includes improvements and bug fixes, including a new Vision tab in the Apple TV app to easily discover and watch Apple Immersive Video and 3D movies available on Apple Vision Pro."
(You can check Apple's Vision Pro discussion forum for user feedback.)
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tvOS 18.5 Update
Security fixes in tvOS 18.5 lists 24 CVEs.
Info from About Apple TV Updates for version 18.5:
"This update adds support for synchronizing Dolby Atmos playback to speakers over AirPlay or Bluetooth. To use, go to Settings > Video and Audio > Wireless Audio Sync."
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
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watchOS 11.5 Update
Security fixes in watchOS 11.5 lists 23 CVEs.
See About watchOS 11 Updates for v11.5 "new features, improvements, and bug fixes".
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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HomePod Software Update 18.5
Info from About HomePod Software updates for version 18.5:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
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Browser Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS
(See above for later Firefox/Firefox ESR Security Updates.)
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| Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
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Previous News Archive Summary:
April 28th to May 2nd, 2025 News Archive
- Safari Technology Preview 218
- TechTool Pro 20.1.7 update
- Firefox 138.0.1 update (bug fies).
- Firefox 138.0 new features and 11 security fixes
- Firefox ESR 128.10.0 (7 security fixes)
- Firefox ESR 115.23.0 (4 security fixes)
- Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 138.0
- Firefox Focus: Privacy browser v138.0 for iOS/iPadOS
- Yamaha Receivers & MusicCast Firmware Updates
- Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.96.2
- 2023 LG C3 & G3 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.69
- 2022 LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 23.20.72
- 2022 LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.22.03
- 2024 LG B4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.51
- 2023 LG B3 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.22.02
- 2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.52.50
- 2022 LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.21.50
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.
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Recent Software Updates, Firmware updates, and Tips
List of Software & Firmware Updates, Tips, and more you may have missed.
(Apple Operating system and security updates, Browser updates, Tips, Firmware Updates for OLED TVs and A/V equipment, DIY Upgrades, and Repair Articles.)
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