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Info, Downloads for macOS Sierra 10.12.4, Security Updates for 10.11.6/10.10.5
Info from the 10.12.4 D/L page. (More details including Enterprise content in About doc below.)
"The macOS Sierra 10.12.4 update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, and is recommended for all users. This update:

- Adds Night Shift for automatically shifting the colors in your display to the warmer end of the spectrum after dark

- Adds Siri support for cricket sports scores and statistics for Indian Premier League and International Cricket Council

- Adds Dictation support for Shanghainese

- Resolves several PDF rendering and annotation issues in Preview

- Improves the visibility of the subject line when using Conversation View in Mail

- Fixes an issue that may prevent content from appearing in Mail messages "

Info on fixes in Security Update for El Capitan and Yosemite in related docs below.

Download pages for macOS Sierra 10.12.4 Delta and Combo Update

Download pages for Security Update 2017-001 for OS X 10.11.6/10.10.5

Safari 10.1 is out also for OS X v10.10.5, v10.11.6, and 10.12.4. (Normally Safari updates are included in current OS X updates, but it's not mentioned in the 10.12.4 docs.)

There's also an update to MacOS Server for 10.12.4 (see below).

Related Articles:

Other new/updated Apple Support docs (including Safari 10.1 fixes) are below.

FYI on Nvidia Web Driver Updates: Users of Nvidia's web drivers should know that new OS X updates (versions or later build numbers after Security Updates) break any currently installed Nvidia web graphics driver. (Some non-Mac EFI cards are not supported by default OS X drivers.) Nvidia web driver updates usually appear first in Nvidia's driver prefs update check. I add driver and CUDA update D/L pages when spotted in the news and video topics page.
(FYI - CUDA 8.0.71 & 10.12.4/10.11.6/10.10.5 Graphics Driver updates downloads here.)
  

Apple macOS Server 5.3, iOS 10.3, tvOS 10.2, iWork App Updates, More
(See below for docs on security fixes in Server, iOS/tvOS/WatchOS, iWork app updates)
  • Apple Mainstage v3.3 (OS X 10.11 or later, 64-bit CPU)
    - see release notes for long list of new features/improvements.

  • macOS Server v5.3 (for macOS 10.12.4)

  • Apple TV 4th gen/tvOS 10.2 update release notes

  • iOS 10.3 release notes (has new file system, so backup before updating)

  • watchOS 3.2 release notes

  • Pages for Mac v6.1 (macOS 10.12 or later)
    - Add bookmarks to easily link from one part of your document to another
    - Add elegant mathematical equations using LaTeX or MathML notation
    - Easily replace fonts throughout an entire document
    - Import and export documents in Rich Text Format (RTF)
    - New leader lines make pie charts easier to read
    - New stock and currency functions provide up-to-date securities data in tables
    - Customize dates, times, and currencies for your language or region
    - Quickly open password-protected documents using Touch ID on the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

  • Numbers for Mac v4.1 (macOS 10.12 or later)
    - Easily add current or historical stock information to spreadsheets
    - Use the new My Stocks template to easily track your portfolio
    - New leader lines make pie charts easier to read
    - Easily replace fonts throughout an entire spreadsheet
    - Customize dates, times, and currencies for your language or region
    - While collaborating on a spreadsheet, you can now cut, copy, paste, and duplicate sheets
    - Quickly open password-protected spreadsheets using Touch ID on the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

  • Keynote for Mac v7.1 (macOS 10.12 or later)
    - New Object List makes it easy to select, edit, & organize objects even on complex slides
    - New option to display presenter notes on black background makes them easier to read while presenting in low-light settings
    - Easily replace fonts throughout an entire presentation
    - New leader lines make pie charts easier to read
    - New stock and currency functions provide up-to-date securities data in tables
    - Post interactive presentations on Medium, WordPress, and other websites
    - Customize dates, times, and currencies for your language or region
    - Import Keynote 1.0 presentations
    - Quickly open password-protected presentations using Touch ID on the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

  • Pages for iOS v3.1 (iOS 10.0 or later)
    - Format text as superscript or subscript, use ligatures, & change text background color
    - Add bookmarks to easily link from one part of your document to another
    - Add elegant mathematical equations using LaTeX or MathML notation
    - Customize dates, times, and currencies for your language or region
    - Quickly open password-protected documents using Touch ID
    - Import and export documents in Rich Text Format (RTF)
    - Easily replace missing fonts in your document
    - New leader lines make pie charts easier to read

  • Numbers for iOS v3.1 (iOS 10.0 or later)
    - Easily add current or historical stock information to spreadsheets
    - Use the new My Stocks template to easily track your portfolio
    - A powerful new editing experience makes entering data and formulas fast and easy
    - New action menu keeps most common tasks one tap away
    - Quickly open password-protected spreadsheets using Touch ID
    - New leader lines make pie charts easier to read
    - Easily replace missing fonts in your spreadsheet
    - Customize dates, times, and currencies for your language or region
    - Edit rich text within table cells
    - While collaborating on a spreadsheet, you can cut, copy, paste, and duplicate sheets
    - Format text as superscript or subscript, use ligatures, & change text background color

  • Keynote for iOS v3.1 (iOS 10 or later)
    - Change slide master and customize slide background
    - Rehearse a presentation with current slide, presenter notes, and timer all in one view
    - Quickly open password-protected presentations using Touch ID
    - Format text as superscript or subscript, use ligatures, & change text background color
    - Easily replace missing fonts in your presentation
    - New leader lines make pie charts easier to read
    - Import Keynote 1 presentations
    - Post interactive presentations on Medium, WordPress, and other websites
    - Customize dates, times, and currencies for your language or region

  • Download Windows Migration Assistant v2.1.2.0 (Apple)
Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
(Docs on Sierra 10.12.4 and Yosemite/El Capitan security update fixes are above.)

Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.
  

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Previous News Archive Summary:
    March 20th to 24th, 2017 News Archive
  • iTunes 12.6 released
  • How to Install and Run Linux on a Mac (using VM)
  • Workflow Automation App for iOS v1.7.3 update (now free)
  • Access Your Hidden Library Folder With These 5 Easy Tricks
  • Apple press release on new 9.7" iPad (from $329)
  • Yamaha MusicCast Controller (US) iOS app v2.20 (iOS 9 or later)
  • Game Boy Color Emulator Ported to Apple Watch
  • Mass Effect: Andromeda Video Card Benchmarks
  • Apple press release on Clips app for iOS
  • Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
    - About iTunes 12.6 security content
    - How to reset NVRAM on your Mac
    - Learn about using a Retina display
    - AirPort Express frequently asked questions (FAQ)
    - Frequently asked questions about using HDMI with Macs
    - Apple Thunderbolt Adapters Frequently asked questions
    - Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters Frequently asked questions
    - How to Use Single sign-on with your iOS device or Apple TV
    - How to AirPlay content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    - If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime
    - If you forgot passcode for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch, or device disabled
    - How to use the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

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