Nov. 2nd to 6th, 2020 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Tips and Tech Articles

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macOS 10.15.7 Supplemental Update (with downloads)
Nov. 5th released Supplemental Update for macOS 10.15.7 with several security fixes.
Here's the download pages dated Nov. 11th. (See note on "Combo" update.)

The larger "Combo" update lists the same 3 fixes from the original 10.15.7 update.

Resolves an issue where macOS would not automatically connect to Wi-Fi networks
Fixes an issue that could prevent files syncing through iCloud Drive
Addresses a graphic issue that may occur on iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) with Radeon Pro 5700 XT

(Apple originally called the Combo update a Delta, now corrected.)

Little Snitch version 4.6 (for Catalina) and v5.0 (for Big Sur)
Little Snitch version 4.6 for macOS Catalina and version 5.0 for Big Sur.
See the release notes for version 5 and version 4.6.
(On Nov. 9th, version 5.0.1 was released.)

HomePod Software Update 14.2
About HomePod Software Updates says version 14.2 includes support for new Siri, Intercom, and Home Theater features and also has bug fixes and improvements. (See linked page for details.)

iOS 14.2 release notes
iPadOS 14.2 release notes
About the security content of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2
iOS 12.4.9 release notes.
"Provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
About the security content of iOS 12.4.9
watchOS 7.1 release notes
About the security content of watchOS 7.1
watchOS 6.2.9 release notes
About the security content of watchOS 6.2.9
watchOS 5.3.9 release notes
About the security content of watchOS 5.3.9
tvOS release notes has added tvOS 14.2 info:
- "HomePod home theater: Connect HomePod to Apple TV 4K and enjoy stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos audio. Add a second HomePod for a more immersive sound stage with true stereo sound." (Of course Stereo isn't true Atmos or Surround Sound.)
- "Apple One:* Get Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+ (coming late 2020), and more in one simple plan."
About the security content of tvOS 14.2

Yes, you can have bootable backups on macOS Big Sur (Carbon Copy Cloner blog)
(Article was updated on Nov. 11th regarding the Big Sur 11.0.1 public release.)
App privacy questions available in App Store Connect (developer news)
- This info will be required to submit new apps/updates to App Store starting Dec. 8, 2020.
XCOM 2 Collection released for iOS (feral interactive)
Apple to Start Intel Breakup Next Week with New Mac laptops (bloomberg)
Apple Must Pay VirnetX $503 Million in Security-Patent Trial (bloomberg)

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