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Apple Configurator version 2.15 update
Info from what's new in Apple Configurator.
    What's new in Apple Configurator 2.15:
  • Allow skipping the App Store pane in Setup Assistant.
  • Support for restoring Mac computers with Apple silicon to macOS Monterey.
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.
App store link for Apple Configurator 2.15. Requires macOS 10.15.6 or later.
More details are in the Requirements to use Apple Configurator 2 article.
(At post time, that article still notes version 2.13, not revised for 2.14 or 2.15.)
 
Firefox 94.0.1 update (bug fix for Monterey)
(Download links are on release notes pages.)
HomePod Software Update 15.1.1
The About HomePod Software Updates article says:
"Software version 15.1.1 fixes an issue where Podcasts could fail to play."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
 
Apple/Products related News, Updates, Tips, PR   [= skip =]
Apple Beta Updates
Current Developer releases as of Oct. 28, 2021.
(linked page has release notes for each.)
  • macOS 12.1 beta (21C5021h)
    (below from Oct. 27)
  • Xcode 13.2 beta (13C5066c)
  • iOS 15.2 beta (19C5026i)
  • iPadOS 15.2 beta (19C5026i)
  • watchOS 8.3 beta (19S5026e)
  • tvOS 15.2 beta (19K5025g)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
(Public beta version updates are usually shortly after developer releases.)
 
Safari Technology Preview 134
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
 
Safari 15.1 for macOS Big Sur and Catalina
About the security content of Safari 15.1 for macOS Big Sur and Catalina.
(Webkit fixes for CVE-2021-30887, -30888, -30889, and -30890.)
You can check Apple's macOS Safari discussion forum for feedback.
 
macOS Monterey 12.0.1, Big Sur 11.6.1, & Security Update 2021-007 Catalina
Apple's security updates page on Oct. 25, 2021 listed these updates.
(The articles on security fixes in these updates were revised on Oct. 27.) Also listed are iOS 14.8.1/iPadOS 14.8.1, iOS 15.1/iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1 & watchOS 8.1.
(The Developer releases lists Monterey 12.0 (21A559), & iOS/iPadOS/watchOS release notes.)
 
HomePod Software Update 15.1
Info from About HomePod Software Updates for version 15.1:
"HomePod Software version 15.1 includes includes performance and stability improvements and support for these new audio features for HomePod:
  • Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support on HomePod.
  • Lossless playback with Apple Music on HomePod and HomePod mini."
Other News, Reviews, Firmware and Software Updates, and PR

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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates (later first)   [= skip =]
Topic based page of Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS Users.
 
Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, Tips and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates and troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)

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Previous News Archive Summary:
    October 18th to 22nd, 2021 News Archive
  • All new MacBook Pro 14" and 16" with M1 Pro & M1 Max.
  • M1 Pro & M1 Max: the most powerful chips Apple has ever built.
  • New MacBook Pro 14" & 16" tech specs.
  • Apple introduces HomePod mini in colors ($99).
  • Apple intros next generation of AirPods.
  • Final Cut Pro 10.6, Logic Pro 10.7, Compressor 4.6, Motion 5.6.
  • Logic Remote App 1.5.2 (long list of improvements).
  • Apple press release on Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro updates.
  • How to find saved PWs using the macOS Keychain app.
  • Carbon Copy Cloner 6.0.4 Update (supports Monterey).
  • Little Snitch 5.3.1 Update for Monterey & Big Sur.
  • Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.7 update (supports Monterey).
  • iOS Chrome browser 95.0.4638.50 (for iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later).
  • Freeware VM VirtualBox 6.1.28 update.
  • Yamaha RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver v1.40 Firmware Update.
  • OWC AUX Power Cables for Powering PCIe Slots.
  • LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs 04.30.10 Firmware Update.
  • LG BX OLED TV 04.30.10 Firmware Update.
  • Chrome 95.0.4638.54 Stable Channel Update for Desktop .
  • Chrome 94.0.4606.101 Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop.
  • Panasonic 4K/UHD Players Tips & Firmware page updated.
  • Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
  

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