• Fixes an issue where system search and search within Mail, Files, and Notes might not work.
• Addresses an issue where photos, links, and other attachments might not display in the Messages details view.
• Fixes an issue that could prevent apps from downloading content in the background.
• Resolves issues that may prevent Mail from fetching new messages, and fail to include and quote original message content in Exchange accounts.

• Numbers for Mac version 6.2.1
• Pages for Mac version 8.2.1
• Keynote for Mac version 9.2.1
  
  
• iOS Numbers version 5.2.1
• iOS Pages version 5.2.1
• iOS Keynote version 5.2.1

"All-New MacBook Pro Features an Immersive 16-Inch Retina Display, Up to 80 Percent Faster Performance and a New Magic Keyboard

The all-new MacBook Pro features a brilliant 16-inch Retina Display, the latest 8-core processors, up to 64GB of memory, next-generation graphics with up to 8GB of VRAM and a new advanced thermal design, making it the most powerful MacBook Pro ever.

Featuring a new Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism and 1mm travel for a more satisfying key feel, the 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers the best typing experience ever in a Mac notebook. The 16-inch MacBook Pro also includes a six-speaker sound system, longer battery life, Touch Bar, Touch ID, the Force Touch trackpad and the Apple T2 Security Chip...

More Advanced Thermal Design
The 16-inch MacBook Pro uses the most advanced thermal architecture ever in a Mac notebook to enable the system to run at higher power for sustained periods of time. The sophisticated fan design features a larger impeller with extended blades along with bigger vents, resulting in a 28 percent increase in airflow, while the heat sink is 35 percent larger, enabling significantly more heat dissipation than before. Together, these advancements in cooling capacity allow the 16-inch MacBook Pro to sustain up to 12 more watts during intensive workloads than the previous design.

Next-Generation Graphics
Graphics performance is critical to pros, whether they're creating the next big game title, rendering a complex 3D scene or color grading a blockbuster film. The 16-inch MacBook Pro features new AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics - the first 7nm mobile discrete GPUs for pro users. Paired with GDDR6 video memory and with an 8GB VRAM option for the first time, pro users will be able to tackle GPU-intensive tasks faster than ever. Customers who choose the standard configuration will see 2.1 times faster graphics performance than the previous standard configuration. Those who opt for the highest-end graphics options will see up to 80 percent faster performance than the previous high-end configuration.

First 8TB Notebook
For pros with massive asset libraries and large projects that need even more storage in a notebook, the new MacBook Pro doubles the SSD storage to 512GB and 1TB on standard configurations. And for the first time, MacBook Pro can be configured with a staggering 8TB of storage - the largest SSD ever in a notebook...

Pricing and Availability
Starting at $2,399, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is available today through apple.com and the Apple Store app. It will be in Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers in the US later this week and coming soon to stores around the world. Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at apple.com/mac."

• Is the 16-inch MacBook Pro User-Upgradable? (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Mac Pixelmator version 3.9 (for macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit cpu)
  - Adds full support for Catalina, including sidecar support and many fixes/improvements.
  
  
• Apple launches 3 innovative studies today in the new Research app (pr)
  
  
• Apple Xcode 11.2.1 (for macOS 10.14.4 or later)
  - This update fixes a critical issue that could cause apps using UITextView to crash.
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) Version 16.31 (19111002)
  - See November 12th, 2019 release notes. (Includes security fixes for Excel.)
  (And fixes the XLM macros vulnerability mentioned in previous news.
  The updated vulnerability note also lists a Mac Office 2016 update/fix.)
  
  
• Apple to Launch MacBook Pro with Bigger Screen, New Keyboard (bloomberg)
  (See Wednesday's official MacBook Pro 16" announcement.)
  
  
• The augmented reality app helping veterans manage anxiety (apple pr)
  
  
• How macOS Catalina Improves Mac Security (sponsor blog)
  
  
• WebGPU and WSL in Web Inspector (webkit)
  
  
• Health Records on iPhone now available to veterans across the US (Apple press relese)
  
  
• Speed Up macOS Catalina with These Tips (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition released on macOS (feral interactive)
  
  
• All-New Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock for Extreme Workflows (sponsor blog)
  - More details at product page.
  
  
• Apple commits $2.5 billion to combat housing crisis in California (pr)
  
  
• Apple Push Notification Service Update (apple developer news)

• How to identify MacBook Pro models (rev 11/14)
  (added 16-inch 2019 model)
  
  
• If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad (rev 11/11)
  
  
• Get help with iCloud Keychain (rev 11/8)
  
  
• How to Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer (rev 11/5)

• macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 2 (19C39d)
• Xcode 11.3 beta (11C24b)
  (the following from Nov. 12th)
  
• iOS 13.3 beta 2 (17C5038a)
• iPadOS 13.3 beta 2 (17C5038a)
• watchOS 6.1.1 beta 2 (17S5439a)
• tvOS 13.3 beta 2 (17K5440a)
  

• Fixes an issue that could cause apps to quit unexpectedly when running in the background.
• Resolves an issue where iPhone may temporarily lose cellular service after a call.
• Addresses an issue where cellular data may temporarily not be available.
• Fixes an issue that caused replies to S/MIME encrypted email messages between Exchange accounts to be unreadable.
• Addresses an issue where using Kerberos single sign-on service in Safari may present an authentication prompt.
• Resolves an issue where charging may be interrupted on Yubikey Lightning-powered accessories.

• Fixes an issue that could cause apps to quit unexpectedly when running in the background.
• Fixes an issue that caused replies to S/MIME encrypted email messages between Exchange accounts to be unreadable.
• Addresses an issue where using Kerberos single sign-on service in Safari may present an authentication prompt.
• Resolves an issue where charging may be interrupted on Yubikey Lightning-powered accessories.

- Added Catalina installer to the "Open Apple Installers" button.
- Notarized.

• Chrome 78.0.3904.108 stable channel update (includes 5 security fixes)
  
  
• Audio/HT page has Onkyo TX-NR787, TX-RZ630, RZ730, RZ830 Firmware Update
  - Firmware Version 1070-9000-1060-0011 with list of changes/improvements.
  (same changes also in a new update for 2017 models like the RZ820/RZ720/RZ620.)
  
  
• Pro Audio: Understanding Basic Acoustics in Your Home Studio (Part 2) (sponsor blog)
  
  
• VMware Releases ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion Security Updates (cert.gov)
  
  
• Intel Releases Multiple Security Updates (cert.gov)
  
  
• November 2019 Microsoft Patch Tuesday (isc.sans)
  
  
• Microsoft's HoloLens 2 Now Available for $3,500 (anandtech)

November 4th to 8th, 2019 News Archive
• Pacifist 3.6.2 Update supports Catalina installers.
• OS 13.2.2 and iPadOS 13.2.2 include several bug fixes.
• Speed Up macOS Catalina with These Tips
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition released for macOS
• All-New Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock for Extreme Workflows
• Apple commits $2.5 billion to combat housing crisis in California
• Health Records on iPhone now available to veterans across the US
• Chrome 78.0.3904.97 stable channel update (with 4 security fixes)
• Pro Audio: Understanding Basic Acoustics in Your Home Studio (Part I)
• Intel Core i9-9900KS Review: The 5 GHz Consumer Special
• Geekbench 5.0.4 released
• Western Digital Announces Ultrastar DC SS540 SAS SSD (800GB-15.36TB)
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super Review, Feat. EVGA SC Ultra

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.