Some problem reports in Apple's HomePod forum.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
 

• About the security content of Safari 15 for macOS Big Sur and Catalina.
  - Apple's macOS Safari discussion forum has many problem posts.
  A thread on Safari 15 problems has a post with Safari 15 reinstall link.
  (Some replied to that post saying it fixed their problems. Apple may remove link.)
  - If using Safari extensions, they may not be compatible with v15.
  (If in doubt, try disabling them. And check the vendor for updates.)
  
  
• Xcode 13 released (for macOS 11.3 or later).
  - see linked page for change notes.
• About the security content of Xcode 13
  
  (On Oct. 1st, iOS 15.0.1 & iPadOS 15.0.1 released.)
• About the security content of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
  (Some reports of internet connection problems after this update.
  If using a VPN or Security software, try disabling or removing it.)
• About iOS 15 Updates
• New features available with iOS 15
• What's new for enterprise in iOS 15
• iOS 15 press release
• Apple's iPhone discussion forum.
  
  
• About iPadOS 15 Updates
• New features available with iPadOS
• What's new for enterprise in iPadOS 15
• iPadOS 15 press release
• Apple's iPad discussion forum.
  
  
• About watchOS 8 Updates
• watchOS Feature Availability
• About the security content of watchOS 8
• watchOS 8 press release
• Apple's Watch discussion forum.
  
  
• What's new in tvOS 15
• About the security content of tvOS 15
• Apple's Apple TV discussion forum.
  
  
• Apple TV 3rd generation software updates (added v7.8)
  - This update includes general performance and stability improvements.

• The issues with macOS Big Sur, Time Machine, HFS volumes, & APFS (sponsor blog)
  
  
• A First Look at Apple's iOS 15 "Private Relay" feature (isc.sans)
  
  
• How to Manage Albums in macOS Photos (sponsor blog)
  
  
• iOS Chrome browser version 94.0.4606.52 (for iOS 14.0 or later)
  - See linked page for changes. (Also read user reviews.)
  
  
• Mini-tip: How to Make Secure Notes in Keychain (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Apple's "Ted Lasso" wins Outstanding Comedy Series at Primetime Emmy Awards (pr)

• If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS
  
  
• How to use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
  
  
• If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled
  
  
• Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service
  
  
• How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  "If you're using iOS or iPadOS 14.5 or later, you might now see the option to choose between two software update versions. This option allows you to choose between updating to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS 15 as soon as it's released, or continuing on iOS or iPadOS 14 while still getting important security updates for a period of time."
  
  
• iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are compatible with these devices
  
  
• iOS update and restore errors
  
  
• If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• if you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• If you see 'Unable to load remote content privately' at the top of an email
  
  
• Apple web server acknowledgements
  - new format that no longer includes the domain that had a vulnerability fixed.
  
  
• Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device
  
  
• About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music
  
  
• (How to) Update HomePod
  
  
• Set up home theater audio with HomePod mini or HomePod and Apple TV 4K
  
  
• Upgrade to iCloud+
  
  
• iCloud+ plans and pricing
  
  
• Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan
  
  
• What happens to your iCloud storage plan when you sign up for Apple One
  
  
• What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage?
  
  
• What is Hide My Email?
  
  
• Learn more about Hide My Email and iCloud+
  
  
• How to Remove Activation Lock
  
  
• About security content of macOS Big Sur 11.6 (revised Sept 20)
  
  
• About the security content of Security Update 2021-005 Catalina (revised Sept 20)
  
  
• About the security content of iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8 (revised Sept 20)
  
  
• Set up an Apple Watch for a family member
  
  
• Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch
  
  
• Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch
  
  
• Workout types on Apple Watch
  
  
• How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
  
  
• If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Join Apple Arcade
  
  
• Play games with Apple Arcade
  
  
• Access your Apple Arcade gameplay data on all of your devices
  
  
• Use widgets on your iPad (with iPadOS 15)
  
  
• Use widgets on your iPhone and iPod touch\
  
  
• If your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo

• Chrome 94.0.4606.61 Stable Channel Update for Desktop includes 1 security fix.
  
  
• Firefox 92.0.1 release notes lists 2 bug fixes.
  
  
• Chrome 94.0.4606.54 Stable Channel Update for Desktop included 19 security fixes.
  
  
• About the security content of iTunes 12.12 for Windows
  
  
• NETGEAR Releases Security Updates for RCE Vulnerability (netgear)
  
  
• Incompatibility Issue Between myLTO and LTFS Tools (sponsor blog)

September 13th to 17th, 2021 News Archive
• Carbon Copy Cloner 6.0.3.
• Safari Technology Preview 132.
• Apple Sept. 14 Event Video & New Products.
• macOS Big Sur 11.6 (security fixes).
  - Article on security fixes revised 9/20/2021.
• Fix for M1 Mac DVD Player broken in macOS 11.6.
• macOS Catalina Security Update 2021-005 Info & Download.
  - Article on security fixes revised 9/20/2021.
• Safari 14.1.2 new builds/security fixes for Catalina & Mojave.
• iOS 14.8, iPadOS 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2 (security fixes).
  - Article on security fixes revised 9/20/2021.
• iTunes U 3.8.3 (security update).
• iTunes U to be discontinued at the end of 2021.
• Pixelmator Pro version 2.1.4.
• How to Use Automator to Manipulate Images.
• Thread on macOS 11.6 breaking DVD Playback (commercial DVDs).
• RIVAGE PM Editor V5.0.1 for macOS 11 (Intel/Apple silicon) and 10.15-10.13.
• Yamaha RIVAGE PM Firmware V5.01.
• Microsoft Office for Mac v16.53.1 (with security update for Excel).
• Microsoft September 2021 Patch Tuesday.
• Chrome 93.0.4577.82 Stable Channel Update for Desktop.
• iOS Chrome browser version 93.0.4577.78.
• 2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.15.95.
• LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.23.35.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.