• Keychain Access: You Can Store More Than Passwords (sponsor blog)
  
  
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air are here (pr)
  
  
• Apple offers new ways to shop for all-new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, & iPad Air (pr)
  
  
• How to Add a Digital Signature in Apple Pages in macOS (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Pre-order the XCOM 2 Collection on iOS (ships Nov. 5th) (feral interactive)
  
  
• Meet Face ID and Touch ID for the Web (apple)
  
  
• Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications open for Black founders and developers (apple)
  
  
• Privacy Concerns? Permanently Delete Your Account & Associated Data From All of Apple's Apps and Servers (sponsor blog)

• watchOS 7.1 beta 4 (18R5585a | 18R5586a)
  (below from Oct. 20)
• iOS 14.2 beta 4 (18B5083a)
• iPadOS 14.2 beta 4 (18B5083a)
• tvOS 14.2 beta 4 (18K5057a)
  (below from Oct. 14th/13th)
• macOS Big Sur 11 beta 10 (20A5395g)
• Xcode 12.2 beta 3 (12B5035g)

They also released Firefox ESR 78.4.0 with "Various stability, functionality, & security fixes".

Google posted a note on Chrome 86.0.4240.111 Stable Channel Update that includes 5 security fixes.
 

• iOS 14.1 release notes
  
  
• iPadOS 14.1 release notes

• GUI: Fixed some Qt related crashes on macOS Big Sur.
  
  
• macOS host: Installer on Big Sur is now reminding user that system has to be rebooted to load the installed KEXTs.

"watchOS 7.0.3 contains improvements and bug fixes, including an issue where Apple Watch Series 3 may unexpectedly restart for some users."

• (ATSC 3.0) NextGen TV: A Progress Report (sound&vision)
  
  
• Crucial Portable SSD X6 and X8 2TB Review (anandtech)
  
  
• VIDEO: OWC Mercury Pro LTO Solution Drive Install (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Silicon Motion Launches PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Controllers (anandtech)
  
  
• LaCie 1big Dock SSD Pro Review (storagereview)
  
  
• SVS Subwoofer 750W BASH Amp Repairs and Tips article updated
  with confirmation on the 1200D amp upgrade kit fit issue in PC13 model.
  
  
• Friday the 13th Collection Replacement Disc Program (Shout Factory Blog)
  - Affects 3 discs in the F13th Collection. Discs expected to be shipped in Nov. 2020.
  
  
• Onkyo RZ Series Receivers Tips, Tricks and Firmware Updates
  - Set HDMI mode, Save/Restore settings, Easy Switch Speaker Config (5:1.4/7.1.2).

• How to Back up your Apple Watch
  
  
• How to use Siri to play music or podcasts
  
  
• Apple's Vintage and obsolete products listing updated.
  
  
• Apple web server notifications (security fixes)
  
  
• How to use your Apple Watch
  
  
• How to Unpair and erase your Apple Watch
  
  
• How to Set up Apple Pay
  
  
• Mac keyboard shortcuts
  
  
• If your Mac doesn't sleep or wake when expected
  
  
• How to AirPlay video and mirror your device's screen
  
  
• Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
  
  
• If You Forgot the Passcode for your iPhone, or Your iPhone is Disabled
  (Now there are separate articles for iPad & iPod Touch passcodes.)

October 12th to 16th, 2020 News Archive
• Little Snitch 5 Beta 1 (for macOS Big Sur).
• Carbon Copy Cloner 5.1.22 Update (Big Sur Compatible).
• Apple "Hi, Speed" Event Video, 5G iPhones & HomePod Mini.
• New Apple MagSafe accessories.
• Firefox 81.0.2 Update.
• watchOS 7.0.2 release notes.
• How to Back Up Your Music Library in macOS Catalina.
• New iPad Air with advanced A14 Bionic chip available to order.
• The Furious Wild expansion pack for Total War: Three Kingdoms.
• Microsoft Office for Mac 16.42 (w/security updates for Excel, Word, Office Suite)
• A Closer Look at the 2020 iPhone (and HomePod mini) Event.
• XCOM 2 Collection coming to iOS November 5th.
• Chrome 86.0.4240.80 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
• Chrome for iOS version 86.0.4240.93.
• Firmware Update for 2020 LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs.
• Firmware Update for 2020 LG BX OLED TV & LCD TVs.
• Firmware Update for 2020 LG ZX OLED TV & NANO LCD TVs.
• Security Updates for Adobe Flash Player.
• Microsoft October 2020 Patch Tuesday (details).s
• Atari Seeks New Cachet With Crypto and a Return to Hardware.
• 2TB WD_Black AN1500 AIC SSD Review
• OWC Travels to Space & Back with Blue Origin New Shepard Mission.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.