• Apple Pro Video Formats (Codecs) v2.0.6 (7.3 MB)
  (Ref previous article About Pro Video Formats and MXF.)
  
  
• Final Cut Pro X introduces 360-degree VR video editing (press release)
  
  
• Final Cut Pro v10.4 (macOS 10.12.4 or later, 64-bit processor)
  - Long list of changes - see release notes.
  
  
• Apple Compressor v4.4 (macOS 10.12.4 or later, 64-bit processor)
  - 360-degree VR, HDR, HVEC (w/High Sierra), MXF, bug fixes - see release notes.
  
  
• Apple Motion v5.4 (macOS 10.12.4 or later, 64-bit processor)
  - 360-degree VR motion graphics, new features, bug fixes - see release notes.
  
  
• Apple Logic Pro X v10.3.3 (OS X 10.11 or later, 64-bit processor)
  - Long list of new features, supports iMac Pro and up to 36-cores.
  (On Jan. 25th, 2018, Apple released v10.4 - a major update, see release notes.)

• iMac Pro, the most powerful Mac ever, available today (press release)
  - More info at iMac Pro home and specs page. ($4999 base, with options at max $13K+).
  (Also note iMac Pro RAM is not user upgradeable.)
  Although still no release date yet, the press release also mentions the next-gen (modular) Mac Pro & new Pro display. (Hopefully it will have user upgradeable memory, storage and standard format (PCIe) Graphics card.)

  "... Apple is working on a completely redesigned, next-generation Mac Pro architected for pro customers who need the highest performance, high-throughput system in a modular, upgradeable design, as well as a new high-end pro display."

  
  
• New iMac Pro has an impressive 200%-300% speed bump (vincentlaforet)
  
  
• OWC to Launch Cutting-edge Thunderbolt 3 Products at CES 2018 (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Deus Ex returns to macOS with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (feral)
  
  
• Civilization VI v1.0.6 (OS X 10.11 or later, 64-bit processor)
  - Bug Fixes.
  
  
• Keeping Your Mac Secure, Part 1: User Accounts (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Security updates for Adobe Flash Player (adobe bulletin)
  
  
• Mac 101: Customizing Finder Views, Part 1 (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Developer News - Betas of iOS 11.2.5, tvOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3
  
  
• Apple Buys Shazam to Boost Apple Music (bloomberg)
  
  
• Why doesn't Apple make its devices as carefully as it's making Apple Park? (wash post)
  
  
• GRID™ Autosport for iOS v1.2.1 (iOS 11 or later)
  - Contains performance enhancements and customised settings for iPhone X
  - Fixes a bug which can cause a crash when device language is set to Portuguese
  - Fixes a rare issue where audio would cut out during a race
  - Fixes a number of minor localisation issues
  
  
• tvOS 11.2.1 release notes (and HomeKit security fix)
  - This update includes general performance and stability improvements.
  
  
• iOS 11.2.1 release notes (and HomeKit security fix)
  - Fixes bugs including an issue that could disable remote access to shared users of Home app.
  
  
• Macsales.com "Holiday Stocking Stuffers" (sponsor sale)

"About Firmware update 7.7.9
Firmware update 7.7.9 improves the security of your base station and is recommended for all AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations with 802.11ac.

For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
(Code execution & KRACK fixes per security content of Firmware Update 7.7.9)
For detailed information on AirPort base station firmware updates, including instructions how to install the update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201519"

"About Firmware update 7.6.9
Firmware update 7.6.9 improves the security of your base station and is recommended for all Apple 802.11n Wi-Fi base stations including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule.

For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
(KRACK fixes per security content of Firmware Update 7.6.9)
For detailed information on AirPort base station firmware updates, including instructions how to install the update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201519."

For feedback on these updates, check the Apple Airport and Time Capsule forums.
(As usual, there are several threads there on problems after the update - from reduced range, message on possible overheating (one user said setting up as new device helped) and several saying their bases now appear bricked. Some threads are now several pages back.)
  

• Potential sources of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference
  
  
• iCloud Photo Library FAQ
  
  
• Final Cut Pro X 10.4 release notes
  (Adds support for 360-degree VR, HDR, Advanced color grading, more)
  
  
• Compressor 4.4 release notes
  (Adds support for 360-degree VR, HDR, HVEC, MXF and bug fixes)
  
  
• Motion 5.4 release notes
  (Adds support for 360-degree VR motion graphics, new features and bug fixes)
  
  
• Logic Pro X 10.3.3 release notes
  (New features, supports new iMac Pro and up to 36-cores)
  
  
• About the security content of iOS 11.2.1 (Homekit fix)
• About the security content of tvOS 11.2.1 (Homekit fix)
  
  
• About the security content of Safari 11.0.2 (doc finally posted Dec. 13th)
  
  
• About the security content of iCloud for Windows 7.2
  
  
• About the security content of iTunes 12.7.2 for Windows (doc posted Dec. 13th)
  
  
• How to Update the firmware on your AirPort base station
  (added new firmware versions, doc format revised)
  
  
• About the security content of AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.7.9
  
  
• About the security content of AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.9
  
  
• Get started with iBooks
  
  
• (How to) Manually manage content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iTunes
  
  
• (How to) Send iTunes Gifts via email and Resend iTunes Gifts
  
  
• How to Listen to music on your Apple Watch

Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.
 

• Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac 15.41.0 Update (See release notes)
  
  
• Security updates for Adobe Flash Player (adobe bulletin)
  
  
• Netflix iOS app v9.49.2 (iOS 9 or later)
  (lists "Bug fixes" again)
  
  
• Chrome 63.0.3239.108 Stable Channel Update (google blog)
  
  
• Audio/HT page has 2015-2017 Yamaha Aventage AVR, CX-5100 Firmware Updates
  (Adds HLG & Dolby Vison passthrough for CX-A5100 and many 2016/2017 models.)
  
  
• v04.70.36 Update for 2017 LG OLED TV B7P, C7P, E7P, G7P, W7P models.
  (LG US Download pages, 04.70.36 update dated 12/12/2017.)
  Change info from page's "Reference" link:
  - To Improve OLED model Dolby no audio issue when switching HDMI input.

- Addressed an issue that was introduced by the 10.13.2 update which causes Remote Macintosh setup to fail with an internal error.

- Fixed a scheduling issue in which tasks would not be scheduled for the original start time hour (in local time) after a time zone switch and a restart.

- Progress indication during a "Backup with Health Check" is no longer errantly indeterminate.

- Fixed an issue in which CCC was unable to mount the source for an HFS+ Recovery HD cloning task.

- Custom port numbers are now supported for AFP and SMB hosts.

- The task outlook table now correctly displays the run times for tasks configured to run weekly with a repeat interval greater than 1.

- Fixed an issue in which some tasks were getting errantly marked with a "task failed" badge.

- Clicking on a task finished notification will now open the CCC application and select the relevant task.

- Fixed an issue in which a backup task involving a remote Mac would stall if the source or destination volume on the remote Mac was not available.

- ZFS volume mount notifications are now handled more effectively.

- The CCC command line application will now exit immediately after starting a task group.

- Made some minor improvements to CCC's task database that should make it more resilient to corruption.

- Fixed a minor window sizing issue specific to Yosemite and the dialog that is produced when disabling the SafetyNet setting.

- Suppressed an errant error message produced by High Sierra that can occur when converting a sparse disk image to a read-only format.

December 1st to 8th, 2017 News Archive
• Download Nvidia Graphics Driver Update for macOS 10.13.2 build 17C89
• Download Nvidia CUDA 387.99 Update (supports macOS 10.13.2)
• Download Nvidia Graphics Driver Update for macOS 10.13.2 (Build 17C88)
• Download Nvidia Graphics Driver Update for macOS 10.12.6 (Build 16G1114)
• Download Nvidia Graphics Driver Update for OS X 10.11.6 (Build 15G18013)
• D/L macOS 10.13.2 (Combo/Delta), and Security Updates for Sierra & El Capitan
• Xcode 9.2, iOS 11.2, tvOS 11.2 and watchOS 4.2
• iMac Pro release: Is it still coming in December? (yes, Dec. 14th)
• Apple reveals 2017's most popular apps, music, movies and more
• Safari Technology Preview 45 Release Notes
• iTunes 12.7.2 released (minor improvements)
• Little Snitch v3.8.2 Update (also see v3.8.1 changes)
• If You Have the Budget for One Upgrade, What Should It Be?
• The Sims 2: Facial skin tone issues after macOS 10.13 upgrade
• VLC Media player 2.2.8 update
• Amazon Prime Video arrives on Apple TV in over 100 countries
• Amazon Prime Video iOS app v5.0.1 (iOS 9 or later)
• Apple Support/Troubleshooting/How-To Article Updates:
  - What does iCloud back up?
  - System Requirements for iCloud
  - About frame rate and dynamic range matching on Apple TV 4K
  - About 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision on your Apple TV 4K
  - Find and watch movies with 4K, HDR, or Dolby Vision
  - Contact streaming video content providers for Apple TV
  - How to Download and watch HD video
  - How to View lyrics in Apple Music
  - If you can't view your iTunes Extras
  - If iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch unexpectedly restarts repeatedly on or after Dec 2, 2017
  - How to Deploy apps in a business environment with iTunes
  - Vintage and obsolete products listing

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.