• Fixed an exception that was causing tasks to fail with no clear reason when a task was configured with a remote Mac source or destination, and the specification for that remote Mac was missing a "volume name" attribute.
  
  
• macOS 12.3 introduced a problem that causes Legacy Bootable Copies of the system to fail on Apple Silicon Macs. In earlier beta builds of 12.3, that failure rendered the destination unmountable. In the final release of 12.3, that failure is now innocuous. CCC now ignores the error and completes the task. Please note that we still recommend using this procedure only when making a copy of the system that you intend to use immediately (e.g. when migrating to a new disk, or setting up a sandbox test system). A CCC "Standard Backup" provides a more comprehensive strategy for regularly-updated backups.
  
  
• Fixed a cosmetic accounting issue that was making it look like more files were re-verified than were copied. Also fixed an errant subtask timeout that was occurring during postflight verification.

What's new in Apple Configurator 2.15.1:

• Support for new hardware.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

"VLC media player for iOS, iPadOS and tvOS version 3.3
We have exciting news to share. VLC media player for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV will receive a major update on the App Store today!

It will be available free of charge in any country, requires iOS 9.0 or later and runs on iPhone 4S, iPad 2nd generation, 1st generation iPad mini and Apple TV HD or any later device.

This update adds a completely re-written video playback interface, adds support for browsing NFS and SFTP network shares, includes major speed improvements avoiding heating issues and greatly improves the local media library appearance especially for audio. Further, it enables a full black theme and access to all locally stored media including on external devices such as attached USB thumb drives. Of course, it adds various small fixes and many special interest features such as SAT>IP support.

VLC for iOS is fully open-source. Its code is available online and is bi-licensed under both the Mozilla Public License Version 2 as well as the GNU General Public License Version 2 or later. The MPLv2 is applicable for distribution on the App Store."

Studio Display Firmware Update 15.4:

• Adds support for Boot Camp on Intel-based Mac computers.
• Minor stability improvements.

• Pixelmator Pro version 2.3.8 (app store link, macOS 10.15 or later)
  "Fixes an issue with wrong layer positions in reopened documents and improves compatibility with PSD and SVG file formats."
  
  
• GIMMICK Malware Strikes at macOS (volexity)
  
  
• Freeware VM VirtualBox 6.1.34 update
  The Change Log has fixes/improvements, including 2 macOS related.
  - Improved GUI behavior on macOS Big Sur & later when kernel extensions are not loaded.
  - MacOS host: Fix handling of non-ASCII characters in the guest control functionality.
  
  
• Apple announces new coaching program and features for educators (pr)
  
  
• Apple's Mac Studio Essentials (user guide)
  - and they've added a Mac Studio discussion forum.

• Firefox 98.0.2 release notes lists 4 fixes.
  (Download links are on release notes page.)
  
  
• Firefox version 98.2 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
  - See linked App Store page for changes.
  
  
• Chrome 99.0.4844.84 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (google)
  - Includes 1 security fix.
  
  
• Chrome 98.0.4758.141 Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop (google)

• About iOS or iPadOS performance on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  - "If your iOS or iPadOS device is slow or freezes, try these tips."
  
  
• About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music
  
  
• if your Mac doesn't turn on
  
  
• View your purchase history for the App Store, iTunes Store, and other Apple media services
  
  
• Apple Diagnostics: Reference (error) codes
  
  
• If your Mac doesn't start up all the way
  
  
• About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers
  
  
• Connect a display to your Mac
  - added info on Mac Studio.
  
  
• Mac Studio (2022) - Technical Specifications
  
  
• If you can't send or receive email on your Mac
  
  
• If you forgot your iPad passcode
  
  
• If you forgot your iPod touch passcode
  
  
• If your Mac doesn't connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi
  
  
• Mac computer Status Indicator Light behavior
  
  
• Mac Pro (2019) status indicator light behavior
  
  
• Play HDR video on Mac
  - added Mac Studio to list of Macs that support HDR.
  
  
• Connect to HDMI from your Mac
  - added info on Mac Studio (2022).
  
  
• Set up and use Apple Pro Display XDR
  - added Mac Studio to list of Compatible Mac models.
  
  
• How to Use Apple Studio Display or Pro Display XDR with Boot Camp (Mar 21)
  
  
• Adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port on your Mac
  - added Apple Studio Display in note on Thunderbolt.
  
  
• Mac computers with Apple silicon
  - added Mac Studio (2022).
  
  
• Find the model and serial number of your Mac
  
  
• What's new in Apple Configurator
  - added version 2.15.1 info.
  
  
• How to Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases
  
  
• How to clean your Apple products
  - added Mac Studio to list of desktop computers.
  
  
• What's new in firmware updates for Apple Studio Display
  - added info for firmware version 15.4.

March 14th to 18th, 2022 News Archive
• Safari 15.4 for macOS Big Sur & Catalina.
• Article on new WebKit features in Safari 15.4.
• Logic Pro 10.7.3 release notes.
• MainStage 3.6 release notes.
• Mac GarageBand version 10.4.6.
• What's new in macOS Monterey 12.3 (and security fixes).
• macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 (Security Update).
• M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update.
• macOS Catalina Security Update 2022-003 Info & Download.
• Xcode 13.3 Update (with security fixes).
• iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5 (security updates).
• Apple TV (3rd Generation) Software version 7.9.
• HomePod Software Update 15.4.
• What's new in Shortcuts in iOS 15.4 & macOS 12.3.
• Firefox version 98.1 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later.
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 98.1 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later.
• Microsoft Office for Mac v16.59 (w/security update for Word).
• Apple download page for Unitor Family Driver v3 (MIDI driver).
• Reality Converter Beta 4.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
• Firefox 98.0.1 Update.
• Chrome 98.0.4758.132 Extended Stable Channel Update.
• Updates to libbluray and related libraries, libaacs and libbdplus.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.