Sept. 27th to Oct. 1st, 2021 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Updates, Tips and Tech Articles

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Safari Technology Preview 133
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Big Sur and Betas of macOS Monterey.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)

Updates to Pages, Numbers & Keynote apps for Mac and iOS/iPadOS
(Mac apps require macOS 11 or later. iOS apps require iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later.)

Pages for Mac version 11.2
(* some features require macOS Monterey)
- See what's new in Pages for Mac.
Numbers for Mac version 11.2
(* some features require macOS Monterey)
- See what's new in Numbers for Mac.
Keynote for Mac version 11.2
(* some features require macOS Monterey)
- See what's new in Keynote for Mac.
Pages for iOS/iPadOS version 11.2
(* some features require iOS 15 or iPadOS 15)
- See what's new in Pages for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Numbers for iOS/iPadOS version 11.2
(* some features require iOS 15 or iPadOS 15)
- See what's new in Numbers for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Keynote for iOS/iPadOS version 11.2
(* some features require iOS 15 or iPadOS 15)
- See what's new in Keynote for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR (later items first)

Safari 15 problems thread has a post with Safari 15 reinstall link.
(Some replies to that post say it fixed their problems. Apple may remove the link.)
New features in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers enhance remote presentations and working with documents on the go (See above for details.)
(iOS 15) Apple Maps introduces new ways to explore major cities in 3D (pr)

This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty
- originally titled "Vintage and Obsolete products".
If your iPad won't turn on or is frozen
(How to) Upgrade to iCloud+
Mac Startup Key Combinations
- updated for Apple silicon Macs (was for Intel-based Macs only).
(How to) Use Apple products on enterprise networks
How to cancel Apple Music
How to cancel a subscription from Apple

Topic based page of Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS Users.

iOS 15.0.1 & iPadOS 15.0.1 Updates

iOS 15.0.1 release notes
"iOS 15.0.1 includes bug fixes for your iPhone including an issue
where some users could not unlock iPhone 13 models with Apple Watch.
This update includes bug fixes for your iPhone.
- Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch may not work on iPhone 13 models.
- Settings app may incorrectly display an alert that storage is full.
- Audio meditations could unexpectedly start a workout on Apple Watch for some Fitness+ subscribers."
iPadOS 15.0.1 release notes
"iPadOS 15.0.1 includes bug fixes for your iPad.
- Settings app may incorrectly display an alert that storage is full.
- Audio meditations could unexpectedly start a workout on Apple Watch for some Fitness+ subscribers.

Apple's security updates page says "this update has no published CVE entries".

Other News, Software and Firmware Updates, and PR (later first)

Chrome 94.0.4606.71 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (Google)
- includes 4 security fixes that had reportedly been exploited.
2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.20.16
- post includes update info and firmware download pages.
(Originally dated Sept. 29, but download pages were later dated Oct. 7th.)
Firmware 1.69 for Panasonic DP-UB420/UB820/UB9000 4K/UHD Players
- first posted US firmware update since July 2019.
- includes download page and tips for updating UB420 (which has no display).
- reportedly fixes problems with some Dolby Vision discs noted earlier.
- Includes notes on region bypass trick still working on my UB420 with 1.69.

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