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(Late 2013) iMac SMC Firmware Update 1.1
(download page linked. Should also be available via SU)
"About iMac SMC Firmware Update 1.1 (921KB)
This update is recommended for iMac (late 2013) with flash-only storage. This update improves the Power Nap feature in Mavericks on your flash based iMac by allowing it to perform silently, without spinning up the fan.

Power Nap periodically updates apps, such as Mail, Contacts, and Calendar, and will download software updates while your iMac is sleeping."


  
Apple TV 6.0.1 Update (info)
(Update for 2nd/3rd gen Apple TVs. You can check for feedback in Apple's Apple TV forum.)

Stability and performance Includes general performance and stability improvements.

I don't own a 2nd/3rd gen Apple TV but hear this also fixed a problem with Movie rentals missing after Apple TV 6.0 update.
  

Apple/products related News/Tips/Updates/Op-Ed/PR:

BTW: There is (was) a thread from users upset over Cloud-only syncing, as they were not aware of that before upgrading. (FYI: As of 10AM Oct 24th thread link fails. Deleted?) Here's a clip on that change in Mavericks from the apple doc About SyncServices:

"OS X Mavericks v10.9 and later do not use SyncServices. Instead, Mavericks supports sharing your information using several network-based and cloud-based solutions. If you want to sync your information across multiple devices and computers, you should use one or more of these methods. These include iCloud, CardDAV servers, CalDAV servers, and servers that utilize the Exchange ActiveSync protocol. "

New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:

Wednesday's long list of updated docs moved to archives.
  

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Previous News Archive Summary:
    Wednesday Oct. 23rd, 2013 News Archive
  • Logic Pro X 10.0.4 Update (changes/fixes)
  • How to Install Mavericks on a SoftRAID volume (w/SoftRAID 4.5.3)
  • Screen Sharing broken after update to ARD 4.7 w/o Mavericks upgrade
  • Internal Pix of 2013 MacBook Pro 15" and 2013 MacBook Pro 13"
  • Reviews of OS X Mavericks and iOS 7.0.3
  • How to make a bootable OS X 10.9 USB install drive
  • Apple's Guide to Creating a bootable OS X installer in OS X Mavericks
  • Why Apple's New OS X Mavericks, iLife, iWork Pricing is a Big Deal
  • OWC's Guide to Making the Most of new 2013 MacBook Pros
  • New Mac Pro Gives Apple More Business Gravitas
  • Apple Wins Patent-Infringement Trial Against Wi-Lan
  • Review: NAD VISO 1 AP AirPlay Music System
  • New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
    - How to use multiple displays with your Mac
    - Using 4K Ultra HDTVs with Mac computers
    - About integrated video on Intel-based Macs
    - Mac notebooks: Operating temperature
    - Mac computers: About standby mode
    - Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
    - Mac OS X versions (builds) for computers
    - Intel-based iMac: Installing available updates
    - EFI and SMC firmware updates for Intel-based Macs
    - OS X: How to migrate data from another Mac using Mavericks
    - OS X: How to migrate data from another Mac using Mountain Lion & earlier
    - OS X Mavericks: Migration may stall with "Sharing Only" user accounts
    - OS X Mavericks: Updating disc-installed Apple apps via Mac App Store
    - OS X Server: Upgrade and migration from Mountain Lion
    - OS X Server: Upgrade and migration from Lion Server or Snow Leopard Server
    - iWork for Mac: High Resolution support
    - iWork for Mac: Importing and exporting iWork '09 documents
    - About iBooks for Mac
    - (And Many More...)

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