Provides enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac including:

• Favorites expanded in Music to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library.
• Fixes an issue where the System Services settings within Location Services may reset.
• Fixes an issue that may prevent encrypted external drives from mounting.
• Apple warranty status for Mac, AirPods, and Beats headphones and earbuds are available in System Settings.

• Continuity features can be used with Managed Apple IDs.
• New Lockdown Mode & macOS Sonoma wallpaper setup panes can be skipped using MDM.
• SMB share contents are correctly shown when using Distributed File System (DFS).
• MDM no longer fails to install enterprise apps after installing an App Store app.
• Software Update no longer displays a "required managed update" notification when no updates are available.

(I've never had Safari's website prefs set to allow notifications from websites, but if you're seeing fake warning popups in your Mac's upper right display area, uncheck the allow notifications in Safari's website preferences. See stop unwanted Notifications.)

• Mac computers with Intel processors no longer use Automatic Update settings
  for software updates that are delayed by MDM.

M1 Mac Mini Firmware Updated
macOS 13.6.1 updated (2020) M1 Mini firmware to 10151.41.12 (was 8422.141.2).
OS loader version was also updated to 8422.141.2.700.1 (was 8422.141.2).
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.6, software update listed macOS 13.6.1 as 1.04 GB,
but the actual download was 2.26 GB. (Safari 17.1 was installed after macOS 13.6.1.)

You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.
(VPN or 3rd party Security software may cause problems with OS or security updates.
Apple's article on VPN and 3rd party software issues & the usual advice on updates.)

• About the Security Content of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 lists 21 CVEs fixed.
  
  
• See about iOS 17.1 Update for a list of changes and fixes.
  Also see What's new for enterprise in iOS 17.1.
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• See about iPadOS 17.1 Update for a list of changes and fixes.
  Also see What's new for enterprise in iPadOS 17.1.
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• About the security content of iOS 16.7.2 & iPadOS 16.7.2 lists 17 CVEs fixed.
  
  
• Info from about iOS 16.7.2 Update:
  "provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 16.7.2 Update:
  "provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• About the security content of iOS 15.8 & iPadOS 15.8 lists 1 CVE fixed that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7."
  
  
• Info from about iOS 15.8 Update:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 15.8 Update:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

"Software version 17.1 adds support for Enhance Dialogue on HomePod mini and HomePod (1st generation) so you can hear spoken voices more clearly over effects, action, and music in a movie or TV show when paired with Apple TV 4K. This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements."

• Apple Watch double tap gesture now available with watchOS 10.1
  
  
• Apple "Scary Fast" Event - Watch on 10/30 at 5 p.m. PT.
  Expected to annonce new M3 chip Macs.
  
  
• Apple backs Biden's push for right-to-repair law (reuters)
  (Our Mac Tips page has a Apple DIY Repairs section.)
  
  
• Apple TestFlight app for iPhone/iPad version 3.4.3 (app store)
  - includes stability improvements and bug fixes.

• Firefox 119.0 release notes lists new features, 1 bug fix, & 11 security fixes.
  There's also Firefox for Enterprise 119 Release Notes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or higer.)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 115.4 has "Various security fixes and other quality improvements".
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to macOS 11.)

• Oct. 27 Firefox for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later version 119.1.
  - see linked app store page for a list of "bug fixes and enhancements".
  
  
• Oct. 25 Chrome 119.0.6045.41 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - See linked App store page for changes and user reviews.
  
  
• Oct. 24 Chrome 118.0.5993.117 Stable Channel Update for Mac & Linux (Google)
  - Includes 2 security fixes.
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.78.2 (23102103).
  Oct. 24 version 16.78.2 release notes lists an Outlook bug fix for macOS 14 users.
  
  
• Oct. 26 Playstation 5 System Software version 23.02-08.20.00.06 (Sony USA)
  - Includes improvements for VR2 broadcasting, Music Control Center, & Messages.
  
  
• Oct. 25 LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.50.51
  - post includes change note and firmware download pages.
  
  
• Oct. 25 LG BX OLED TV Firmware Update 04.50.51
  - applicable models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
  - post includes change info & firmware download page.
  
  
• Oct. 24 LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.33.85
  - see post for info and firmware download page.
  
  
• Oct. 23 Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 119.0 for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later (app store link)
  - "Bug fixes and technical improvements".

• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using
  - added macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1, & macOS Monterey 12.7.1.
  
  
• How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac
  
  
• What is Screen Distance?
  (added feature in iOS 17 & iPadOS 17)
  
  
• About iOS 17 Updates
  - added iOS 17.1 info.
  
  
• About iPadOS 17 Updates
  - added iPadOS 17.1 info.
  
  
• How to delete an app that has a configuration profile on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (Archived)

October 16th to 20th, 2023 News Archive
• AirPods Pro (2nd gen) Firmware Update 6A305.
• Safari Technology Preview 181.
• Xcode 15.0.1 released.
• Freeware VM VirtualBox 7.0.12 (w/macOS networking fix).
• Apple Vision Pro developer labs expand to New York City and Sydney .
• Apple introduces new Apple Pencil.
• Chrome 118.0.5993.96 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
• LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.33.85.
• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.33.85.
• LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.20.14.
• Chrome 118.0.5993.92 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later.
• Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.78.1.
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.