• (Feb 18) Firefox 135.0.1 release notes lists 4 bug fixes & a security fix (CVE-2025-1414).
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Feb 18) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 135.2 (app store)
  - See linked app store page (same change notes as v135.0 & 135.1).

• Major League Soccer kicks off 30th season this weekend on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
  
  
• The Apple TV app is now available on Android
  
  
• New holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Research app

On a M1 mini running macOS 13.7.3, software update listed macOS 13.7.4 as 793.5 MB,
but the actual download was 2.63 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.81.4.)

"A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device.
Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Description: An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management."

"A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device.
Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Description: An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management."

• (Feb 11) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.94 (25020927).
  The v16.94 release notes lists feature updates/fixes for Outlook,
  and security updates for Excel (6 CVEs) & Office Suite (CVE-2025-21392).
  
  
• (Feb 12) Chrome 133 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
  - includes 4 security fixes.
  
  
• (Feb 11) Chrome 133.0.6943.84 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".

February 3rd to to 7th, 2025 News Archive
• Final Cut Pro version 11.0.1 for macOS.
• Final Cut Pro for iPad version 2.1.1.
• Little Snitch version 6.2.
• Firefox 135.0 (new features/security fixes).
• Firefox ESR 128.7 (security fixes).
• Firefox ESR 115.20 (security fixes).
• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 135.0.
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser v135.0.
• Introducing Apple Invites app.
• New Orleans students showcase their creativity with iPad & Mac.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.

• (How to) Update macOS on Mac (Feb 10)
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Feb 10)
  - added macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.4.
  
  
• Back up your Mac with Time Machine (Feb 7)
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements (Feb 7)
  
  
• About availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States
  (Article no longer online, App is back on App store.)
  
  
• How to free up storage space on your Mac (Feb 6)
  
  
• How to revive or restore Mac firmware (Feb 6)
  
  
• How to Manage your iCloud storage (Feb 4)
  
  
• How to reinstall macOS (Feb 3)
  
  
• If your Mac starts up to a blank screen (Jan 31)
  
  
• Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon (Jan 31)
  
  
• Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac (Jan 31)
  
  
• If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled (Jan 31)
  
  
• (How to) Set a firmware password on your Mac (Jan 28)
  
  
• If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS (Jan 17)
  
  
• Connect to HDMI from your Mac (Jan 15)
  - includes list of resolutions and refresh rates supported by specific Mac models.
  
  
• If you see a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen (Jan 15)
  
  
• How to start up from macOS Recovery (Jan 10)
  
  
• Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac (Jan 10)
  
  
• How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac (Jan 7)
  
  
• Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad (Jan 6)
  
  
• Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points (Jan 6)
  
  
• If you need help with your Wi-Fi password (Jan 6)
  
  
• How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS (Jan 2)
  for macOS Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and El Capitan.