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Carbon Copy Cloner version 5.1.19 Update
See CCC 5.1.19 release notes for details on fixes and improvements.
(Available via in-app update or full download at bombich.com/download.)
 
macOS 10.15.5 Supplemental Update for 16-inch MacBook Pro with Radeon Pro 5600M
Apple released a macOS 10.15.5 Supplemental Update for the 16" MacBook Pro with Radeon Pro 5600M GPU option. Available via software update or this download page that lists it as 3.16 GB.
(The download page says "macOS Catalina 10.15.5 supplemental update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users." Same wording as the original 10.15.5 supplemental update that was listed as 1.02 GB.) As of post time, the new update's download page has a bad link to Apple security updates page.
 
VLC Media Player Updates for Mac and iOS
VLC Media Player for Mac version 3.0.11 and iOS version 3.2.11.
Info from the VLC news page on version 3.0.11 (general release):
"VideoLAN is now publishing the VLC 3.0.11 release, which improves HLS playback and seeking certain m4a files as well as AAC playback. Additionally, this solves an audio rendering regression on macOS when pausing playback and adds further bug fixes. Additionally, a security issue was resolved. More information on the release page."
Here's info on fixes in VLC 3.0.11:
VLC 3.0.11 Fixes
  • Fixes HLS regressions.
  • Fixes a potential crash on startup on macOS.
  • Fixes imprecise seeking in m4a files.
  • Fixes a crash when listing bluray mountpoints on macOS.
  • Avoid unnecessary permission warnings on macOS.
  • Fixes permanent silence on macOS after pausing playback.
  • Fixes AAC playback regression.
  • Fixes resampling on Android.
  • And a security issue.
  • Here's info from the VLC for Mobile (iOS) version 3.2.11 app store page:
    • Fix adding new item to playlists.
    • Update Dutch translation.
    Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR (later added first)
    This week's This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
    Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.
     
    Other News and Software Updates
    • Cubasis 3.1 for iOS (Requires iOS 13.0 or later)
      - Master Strip Plug-in Suite, Performance Improvements, Audio Recording Offset Compensation. (See linked page for details.)

    • Cubasis LE 3.1 (Free version with in-app purchase options, requires iOS 13.0 or later)
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