"This is DisplayLink macOS app v1.1.0.
Details about this app can be found in our FAQ.
This version supports macOS version 10.15.x and 11.0 Public Beta.

New features in this release
- Screen rotation is now available in macOS 11.0 Big Sur Public Beta.
- User will be prompted to uninstall legacy drivers if detected.

Classic DisplayLink driver 5.2.5 stays available for macOS 10.14 Mojave and macOS 10.15 Catalina.

Known issues and limitations
- No support for rotated DisplayLink screens in macOS Catalina 10.15.x
- No support for clamshell mode with DisplayLink screen connected.
- Some HiDPI mode are not available on DisplayLink screens (29526)"

• Download DisplayLink Manager App 1.1.0 (for Big Sur Beta & Catalina 10.15.x)
• DisplayLink Manager App for macOS Introduction, Installation & Scope.
• DisplayLink's Troubleshooting: macOS section.

"macOS Catalina 10.15.6 supplemental update includes bug fixes for your Mac.

Fixes a stability issue that could occur when running virtualization apps.

Resolves an issue where an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) may appear washed out after waking from sleep."

• Download macOS Catalina 10.15.6 Supplemental Update (2.82 GB)

"iOS 13.6.1 includes bug fixes for your iPhone.

Addresses an issue where unneeded system data files might not be automatically deleted when available storage is low.

Fixes a thermal management issue that caused some displays to exhibit a green tint.

Fixes an issue where Exposure Notifications could be disabled for some users."

"iPadOS 13.6.1 addresses an issue where unneeded system data files might not be automatically deleted when available storage is low and includes other bug fixes for your iPad."

• Apple pulls 'Fortnite' from App Store after Epic Games offered discount to cut Apple out of purchases (marketwatch)
  - See related Epic Games links in the Other News section.
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2019) version 16.40 (20081000)
  - See Aug. 11th, 2020 release notes. (with security updates for Excel and Word.)
  
  
• Read This Before Buying a 2020 27-inch iMac to Save Big! (sponsor blog)
  (Also related - Up to 78% Savings on Memory for New 2020 iMac 27".)
  
  
• Google Chrome 84.0.4147.122 for iOS (app store)
  - Better malware/phishing protection with new Safe Browsing features.
  - Fixes for crash related to Safe Browsing features and security.
  - On iPad, Chrome introduces better mouse and trackpad support.
  - Can share a web page by creating and sharing a QR code. Tap the Share icon at top right.
  
  
• (VIDEO) 27-inch iMac 5K (2020) Unboxing & Teardown (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Apple Rises With Valuation Closing In on $2 Trillion Milestone (bloomberg)
  
  
• $199 Wheel Kit Solution for the 2019 Mac Pro Now Available (sponsor pr)
  - Rover Pro kit installs in minutes & $500 less than Apple's $699 Mac Pro Wheels Kit.
  
  
• Apple forum thread on 2020 Macbook Pro Overheating now 11 pages long.
  
  
• Apple's New 27-Inch iMac Goes All Out for 2020 (sponsor blog)
  (regarding 27" iMac Major Update)
  
  
• Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow (press release)
  - And Greg Joswiak joins Apple executive team as senior VP of Worldwide Marketing.
  
  
• Annoying LG UltraFine 5K Flickering Screen Problem Fix (sponsor blog)
  - Tips on using the free LG Screen Manager app.
  
  
• Verify your app's integrity with the new App Attest API (apple developer)
  "Part of the DeviceCheck services, the new App Attest API helps protect against security threats to your apps on iOS 14 or later..."

• Added an exclusion for a system cache folder that has been causing some stalls,
  affecting primarily 10.15.6 users.
  
  
• Addressed an error related to the copying of a "SystemKey" file on a Catalina startup disk.
  
  
• Addressed an issue affecting the bootability of Yosemite and El Capitan backups.

• Institutions that support health records on iPhone and iPod touch
  
  
• iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - Technical Specifications
  Model Identifier: iMac20,1 and iMac20,2
  Part Numbers: MXWT2xx/A, MXWU2xx/A, MXWV2xx/A
  
  
• How to identify your iMac model (added 2020 27in iMac)
  
  
• About macOS Recovery
  
  
• Apple's Vintage and obsolete products listing.
  
  
• Using an Apple Retina display
  
  
• How to Set a FileVault recovery key for Mac computers in your organization
  
  
• How to Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy
  
  
• How to use safe mode on your Mac
  (was originally titled "Try safe mode if your Mac doesn't finish starting up")

"27-inch iMac gets a major update
...now features much faster performance, SSDs across the line, a more stunning Retina 5K display, and higher quality camera, speakers, and mics.

Apple today announced a major update to its 27-inch iMac. By far the most powerful and capable iMac ever, it features faster Intel processors up to 10 cores, double the memory capacity, next-generation AMD graphics, superfast SSDs across the line with four times the storage capacity, a new nano-texture glass option for an even more stunning Retina 5K display, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, higher fidelity speakers, and studio-quality mics. For the consumer using their iMac all day, every day, to the aspiring creative looking for inspiration, to the serious pro pushing the limits of their creativity, the new 27-inch iMac delivers the ultimate desktop experience that is now better in every way.

Up to 10-Core Processors and More Memory Capacity
The 27-inch iMac, with the latest 6- and 8-core 10th-generation Intel processors, has pro-level performance for a wide range of needs. For pros who need to push iMac even further, the 27-inch iMac has a 10-core processor option for the first time, with Turbo Boost speeds reaching 5.0GHz for up to 65 percent faster CPU performance. And when working with memory-intensive applications, iMac features double the memory capacity for up to 128GB.

When compared to the previous-generation 8-core 27-inch iMac, the new iMac delivers:

• Up to 65 % more plug-ins in Logic Pro X.
• Up to 40 % faster 8K ProRes transcode in Final Cut Pro X.
• Up to 35 % faster rendering with Arnold in Autodesk Maya.
• Up to 25 % faster build time in Xcode.

Next-Generation AMD Graphics
iMac delivers up to 55 percent faster graphics performance from its Radeon Pro 5000 series graphics, featuring AMD's latest RDNA architecture with faster, more power-efficient compute units. And for customers using pro apps that can take advantage of large amounts of video memory for even greater performance, iMac features a graphics option with 16GB of memory for the first time - providing double the video memory capacity of the previous-generation 27-inch iMac.

SSDs and Apple T2 Security Chip Across the Line
The 27-inch iMac now comes standard with SSDs across the line, delivering blazing-fast performance up to 3.4GB/s for launching applications and opening large files. For users who need massive amounts of storage, iMac also features an 8TB SSD option for the first time - four times the SSD capacity of the previous-generation 27-inch iMac.

Updates to 21.5-Inch iMac and iMac Pro
Apple today also announced that its 21.5-inch iMac will come standard with SSDs across the line for the first time. Customers can also choose to configure their 21.5-inch iMac with a Fusion Drive.

iMac Pro now comes standard with a 10-core Intel Xeon processor. Designed for pro users who require workstation-class performance, iMac Pro features Xeon processors up to 18 cores, graphics performance up to 22 teraflops, up to 256GB quad-channel ECC memory, and a brilliant 27-inch Retina 5K display."

• macOS Big Sur 11 beta 4 (20A5343i)
• Xcode 12 beta 4 (12A8179i)
• iOS 14 beta 4 (18A5342e)
• iPadOS 14 beta 4 (18A5342e)
• watchOS 7 beta 4 (18R5350e)
• tvOS 14 beta 4 (18J5354d)

• Epic Games Challenges Apple, Google Stores With Direct Payment (bloomberg)
• Announcing Epic (discounted) direct payment (epicgames.com)
• The Fortnite Mega Drop - Permanent Discounts Up to 20% (epicgames)
  
  
• 05.20.02 Update for 2018 LG C8/E8/W8 OLED TVs
  
  
• 05.20.01 Update for 2018 LG B8P OLED TV
  (Applicable Models list also includes many LCD TVs.)
  - Change log says "Support Apple TV App".
  
  
• 03.10.38 Update for 2020 LG BX/CX/GX/WX/ZX OLED TVs
  - Includes Apple AirPlay improvements, and more.
  (Applicable models list includes some NanoCell LCD TVs.)
  
  
• 05.31.00 Update for USA 2016 LG OLED TV 55/65B6P
  - Applicable Models list also includes LCD TV models UH6330/6350/7650/7700.
  
  
• Adobe Security Updates for Acrobat/Reader (APSB20-48) & Lightroom (APSB20-51).
  (Lightroom vulnerability was in Windows, but updates for both macOS and Windows.)
  
  
• Epic Games Challenges Apple, Google Stores With Direct Payment (bloomberg)
• Announcing Epic (discounted) direct payment (epicgames.com)
• The Fortnite Mega Drop - Permanent Discounts Up to 20% (epicgames)
  
  
• Microsoft August 2020 Patch Tuesday (isc.sans)
  
  
• Chrome 84.0.4147.125 Stable Channel Update includes 15 security fixes. (google)
  
  
• OWC Goes to Space and Wants to Take You With! (sponsor contest)
  

  " OWC Envoy Pro external SSD will be going into space - and returning - with a leading space exploration developer's upcoming launch. OWC is holding a contest for creatives to submit their videos, songs, and images for consideration, for the chance to have that creative content included on the drive when it is sent into space...

  - See post for Contest Guidelines.
  
  
• About the security content of iCloud for Windows 11.3
  (for Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store)
  
  
• About the security content of iCloud for Windows 7.20
  (for Windows 7 and later)
  
  
• JTR Captivator RS1 Subwoofer Review (audioholics)
  
  
• The Next Step in SSD Evolution: NVMe Zoned Namespaces Explained (anandtech)
  - Up to 8X DRAM reduction.
  
  
• Plugable UD-3900Z & UD-6950Z Docks Review (storagereview)
  
  
• State-of-the-Art Spectral Editing with New SpectraLayers 7 (yamaha pr)
  - No links in above so here's Steinberg's SpectraLayers 7 product page.
  
  
• Sabrent Rocket (M.2) NVMe 4.0 2TB SSD Review (storagereview)

July 27th to 31st, 2020 News Archive
• Safari Technology Preview 111 Update
• Mac VLC Media Player 3.0.11.1 Update
• Firefox 79.0, ESR 78.1.0, and ESR 68.11 Updates.
• Run Emulated Mac OS 8 with Macintosh.js
• Apple Reports Third Quarter Results.
• How to Save Your "Memories" Movies in Mac Photos.
• About Secure Boot and System Integrity Protection for Macs.
• Apple's New Services Off to a Slow Start in First Year.
• Nvidia in Advanced Talks to Buy Chip Company Arm Ltd.
• About the security content of iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows.
• About Speculative Compilation in JavaScriptCore.
• 03.10.41 Firmware Update for 2020 LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs.
• Apple ProRes RAW for Windows version 1.2 (info/download).
• 4TB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G 4TB SSD Review.
• Chrome 84.0.4147.105 Stable Channel Update includes 8 security fixes.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.