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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Final Cut Pro Updates for Mac and iPad
Final Cut Pro version 11.1.1 for macOS 14.6 or later.
Info from the release notes for version 11.1.1:
- Addresses an issue that could cause MXF media to play back incorrectly.
- Improves reliability when adding video to drop zones in the inspector.
- Fixes an issue when sharing with the "Allow export segmentation" setting that caused inconsistent frame rates.
Final Cut Pro for iPad version 2.2.1 fixes an issue that caused user-installed fonts to not appear.
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Compressor 4.10.1 Update
App store page for Compressor version 4.10.1 for macOS 14.6 or later.
Info from release notes for version 4.10.1:
- Improves reliability when exporting ProRes 422 clips in MXF format.
- Fixes an issue when sharing with the "Allow export segmentation" setting
that caused inconsistent frame rates.
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Apple Pro Video Formats version 2.4.1 Download [= skip =]
Apple's download page for Pro Video Formats 2.4.1 (8.5 MB).
"The Pro Video Formats package provides support for the following codecs
that are used in professional video workflows:
- Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ*
- Apple Intermediate Codec
- Avid DNxHD® / Avid DNxHR® decoder
- AVC-Intra 50 / 100 / 200 / 4:4:4 / LT
- AVC-LongG
- XAVC
- XF-AVC
- XF-HEVC
- DVCPRO HD
- HDV
- XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
- MPEG IMX
- Uncompressed 4:2:2
* Requires a Mac computer that supports Metal: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102894"
That article is titled "Support for Metal on Mac, iPad, and iPhone".
(Metal 3 Support lists macOS Ventura or later & iOS/iPadOS 16 or later.)
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AirPods MAX (USB-C) Firmware Update
Info from Firmware updates for AirPods:
- AirPods MAX (USB-C): 7E108
- Bug fixes and other improvements.
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iPadOS 17.7.8 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen")
Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.8:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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Firefox 138.0.4, ESR 128.10.1, ESR 115.21.1 Updates (security fixes)
(Later versions exist now.)
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| LG OLED TV Firmware Updates
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| Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
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Other News and Software Updates
(Later versions exist now.)
- (May 22) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 138.3 (app store)
- "Minor Improvements."
- (May 21) Chrome 137.0.7151.34 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
- See linked app store page for changes.
- (May 20) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.97 (newer build 25051816)
The May 20th release notes lists fixes for Outlook and Word.
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Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.
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Previous News Archive Summary:
May 12th to 16th, 2025 News Archive
- Safari Technology Preview 219
- Safari 18.5 for macOS Ventura & Sonoma (10 security fixes)
- macOS Sequoia 15.5 Update (50 security fixes)
- macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 Update (33 security fixes)
- macOS Ventura 13.7.6 Update (30 security fixes)
- iOS 18.5 & iPadOS 18.5 Updates (33 security fixes)
- iPadOS 17.7.7 Update (29 security fixes)
- visionOS 2.5 Update (25 security fixes)
- tvOS 18.5 Update (24 security fixes)
- watchOS 11.5 Update (23 security fixes)
- HomePod Software Update 18.5
- CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out
- Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year
- Chrome 136 Stable Channel Update for Mac (4 security fixes)
- Firefox 138.0.3 (4 bug fixes).
- Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 138.2 (bug fixes)
- Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.97 (security fixes)
- LG B9/C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.40.90
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Software Updates, Firmware updates, and Tips
List of Software & Firmware Updates, Tips, and more you may have missed.
(Apple Operating system and security updates, Browser updates, Tips, Firmware Updates for OLED TVs and A/V equipment, DIY Upgrades, and Repair Articles.)
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