• Apple introduces M2 Ultra
  
  
• Apple unveils new Mac Studio and brings Apple silicon to Mac Pro
  - New Mac Pro with M2 Ultra. Mac Studio with M2 Max or M2 Ultra.
  
  
• Apple introduces the 15-inch MacBook Air
  - 15.3" Liquid Retina display, M2 chip, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a six-speaker sound system, all in a thin and light, fanless design.

"Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others... Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays, and custom Apple silicon in a unique dual-chip design to ensure every experience feels like it's taking place in front of the user's eyes in real time..."
Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 (U.S.), and will be available early next year on apple.com and at Apple Store locations in the U.S., with more countries coming later next year. Customers will be able to learn about, experience, and personalize their fit for Vision Pro at Apple Store locations. For more information about Vision Pro, visit apple.com/apple-vision-pro.

• Apple previews new features coming to Apple services this fall
  
  
• News from WWDC23: WebKit Features in Safari 17 beta
  
  
• WWDC23 highlights
  - Photos from the kickoff of 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference.
  
  
• Apple announces winners of the 2023 Apple Design Awards
  
  
• Web technology sessions at WWDC23
  
  
• macOS Sonoma brings all-new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity
  
  
• Apple announces powerful new privacy and security features
  - "These features will be coming in free software updates this fall."
  
  
• iOS 17 makes iPhone more personal and intuitive
  
  
• iPadOS 17 brings new levels of personalization and versatility to iPad
  
  
• Introducing watchOS 10, a milestone update for Apple Watch
  
  
• tvOS 17 brings FaceTime and video conferencing to the biggest screen in the home
  
  
• AirPods redefine the personal audio experience
  - "This fall, software updates across AirPods will unlock powerful new capabilities..."
  
  
• Apple provides powerful insights into new areas of health

• Mac users can now capture video from their cameras in all supported native resolutions. This enables resolutions higher than 1280x720.
  
  
• Users on macOS, Linux, and Windows 7 can now use FIDO2 / WebAuthn authenticators over USB. Some advanced features, such as fully passwordless logins, require a PIN to be set on the authenticator.

(June 5)
• Chrome 114.0.5735.106 Stable Channel Update for Mac & Linux (Google)
  - Includes 2 security fixes.
  
  (June 1)
• Chrome 114.0.5735.99 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - See linked App store page for changes and user reviews.

• If your Mac doesn't start up all the way
  
  
• Set a firmware password on your Mac
  
  
• How to Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings
  
  
• How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Use your Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard with your iPad
  
  
• Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• If you forgot your iPhone passcode
  
  
• If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad
  
  
• Information about the My Photo Stream shutdown
  - My Photo Stream is shutting down on July 26, 2023.

• Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.18 (free profile app)
  - Added support for macOS Rapid Security Response versions.
  - Updated location and machine identification strings.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• Geekbench 6.1 released
  - See linked blog for changes and improvements.
  
  
• Playstation 5 System Software version 23.01-07.40.00 (Sony USA)
  - Improved system software performance and stability.
  - Improved the messages and usability on some screens.
  
  
• LG BX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.41.35
  - Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
  - post includes firmware download page.
  
  
• LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.41.35
  - post includes firmware download pages.
  
  
• LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.30.40
  - Post includes update info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• LG B9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.30.40
  - Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TV models.
  - Post includes change note and firmware download page.
  
  
• LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.11.10
  - Post includes change note and firmware download pages.

May 29th to June 2nd, 2023 News Archive
• Xcode 14.3.1 Update.
• Safari Technology Preview 171.
• watchOS 9.5.1 Update (bug fixes/improvements).
• Chrome 114.0.5735.99 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later.
• Chrome 114.0.5735.90 Stable Channel Update (16 security fixes).
• Drive Scope 1.2.21 update (S.M.A.R.T. Tool for Macs).
• Apple & MLB announce July "Friday Night Baseball" schedule on Apple TV+ .
• App Store developers generated $1.1 trillion in total billings & sales.
• Meet 3 Winners of the WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
• Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.73.2 (more Outlook fixes).
• LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.34.95.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.