Updates: Firefox/ESR/iOS/iPadOS, iOS Chrome, Safari Tech Preview, Apple Betas
Mac Upgrades/Repair | Storage | Video | Audio/Home Theater/TVs | Apple Updates/Tips/Wi-Fi
= Recent Updates/Articles =
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| Firefox Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS (security fix)
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Safari Technology Preview 205
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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Apple Beta Updates [= skip =]
Current Developer releases as of October 7, 2024.
(Release notes are on download pages.)
- Xcode 16.1 beta 3 (16B5029d)
- macOS 15.1 beta 6 (24B5070a)
- iOS 18.1 beta 6 (22B5069a)
- iPadOS 18.1 beta 6 (22B5069a)
- tvOS 18.1 beta 4 (22J5567a)
- watchOS 11.1 beta 4 (22R5569a)
- visionOS 2.1 beta 4 (22N5567a)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
(Public beta version updates are usually shortly after developer releases.)
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Safari 18.0.1 Update for macOS Ventura and Sonoma
Software Update had the same notes as Safari 18.0, so not repeating here.
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(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 15.0.1 Update
What's new in the updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.0.1:
"This update provides important bug fixes for your Mac, including:
- Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message
with a shared Apple Watch face.
- Improves compatibility with third-party security software.
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices."
Here's info from What's new for enterprise in macOS Sequoia for v15.0.1:
- Improves compatibility with third-party security software.
- Improves reliability for single sign-on authentication in Safari.
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sequoia discussion forum.)
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iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 Updates
Security content of iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 lists 2 CVEs fixed,
related to Passwords and Audio capture in Messages.
Here's info from About iOS 18 Updates for version 18.0.1:
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone including:
- Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive in certain circumstances on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.
- Camera may freeze when recording macro mode video on the Ultra Wide camera in 4K with HDR turned off on iPhone 16 Pro models.
- Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face.
- Performance may be impacted due to an issue with memory allocation on some iPhone models
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Here's info from About iPadOS 18 Updates for version 18.0.1:
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This update enables iPad Pro with M4 to update to iPadOS 18 and provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad including:
- Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face.
- Performance may be impacted due to an issue with memory allocation on some iPad models."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum &
iPad discussion forum.)
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watchOS 11.0.1 Update
Here's info from About watchOS 11 Updates for version 11.0.1:
"This update includes bug fixes for your Apple Watch, including:
- Apple Watch may unexpectedly restart for some users.
- Music app may unexpectedly quit when loading media.
- Battery may drain more quickly than expected.
- Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive for some Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users.
- Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message
with a shared Apple Watch face.
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Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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visionOS 2.0.1 Update
Here's info from About visionOS 2 Updates for version 2.0.1:
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
- YouTube video player in Safari may freeze.
- Safari Web Extension data may be lost after updating to visionOS 2.
- Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message
with a shared Apple Watch face."
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(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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| Apple Press Releases (later first)
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Firefox Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS
(See above for later updates from Oct. 9th.)
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates [= skip =]
- If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS (Oct 3)
- Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Oct 3)
- added macOS Sequoia 15.0.1.
- How to erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings (Oct 2)
- Apple Diagnostics Reference codes (Oct 1)
- Reset the SMC (System Management Controller) of your Mac (Oct 1)
- Use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro (Sept 23)
How to use Apple Vision Pro as a private, portable 4K display for your Mac with Mac Virtual Display. (See system requirements.)
- Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User (Sept 23)
- How to update macOS on Mac (Sept 16)
- How to download and install macOS (Sept 16)
- How to Create a bootable installer for macOS (Sept 16)
- Covers macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, El Capitan.
- If your Mac doesn't start up all the way (Sept 16)
- How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility (Sept 16)
- How to Free up storage space on Mac (Sept 16)
- How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac (Sept 16)
- If you can't connect to your Mac in Apple Vision Pro (Sept 16)
- Learn what to do if Mac Virtual Display on Apple Vision Pro isn't working.
- Use Apple products on enterprise networks (Sept 16)
- How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud (Sept 16)
- How to Set up iCloud Keychain (Sept 16)
- How to Manage web access to your iCloud data (Sept 16)
- Understand and control the personal information that you store with Apple (Sept 16)
- Clear the history, cache, and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (Sept 16)
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/tvOS/Vision Pro Users..
(Now includes an Apple Vision Pro Tips & Guides section.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
September 23rd to 27th, 2024 News Archive
- VirtualBox 7.1.2 Update (bug fixes/additions).
- AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update 7A305.
- Chrome 129 Stable Channel Update for Mac (5 security fixes).
- Chrome 129.0.6668.69 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.89.2.
- Micromat Lifespan version 2.0.4 adds macOS Sequoia support.
- How to use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro.
- Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates & troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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