• Firefox 137.0 release notes lists new features and 8 security fixes.
  Also see Firefox for Enterprise 137 Release Notes.
  (Mac system requirements are macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 128.9.0 release notes lists 3 security fixes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 115.22.0 release notes lists 1 security fix).
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to 10.14.)

"This update includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:

Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners can be added to the Home app as well as used in scenes, automations, or simply say "Siri, clean the living room."

An option to allow Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silent Mode.

An issue where face selection may become unresponsive when switching faces"

"This update introduces 8 new emojis, the ability to create Memory movies in Photos with Apple Intelligence, a new Sketch Style option in Image Playground, Mail Categorization, and enhancements to better organize and filter your library in Photos. This release also includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac."

On a M1 mini running macOS 13.7.4, software update listed macOS 13.7.5 as 1.17 GB,
but the actual download was 3.26 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.101.1.)

• Security fixes in iOS 16.7.11 & iPadOS 16.7.11 lists 2 CVEs that Apple is aware of a report they may have been exploited.
  
  
• Info from about iOS 16 Updates for version 16.7.11:
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 16 Updates for version 16.7.11:
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• Security fixes in iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4 lists 2 CVEs that Apple is aware of a report they may have been exploited.
  
  
• Info from about iOS 15 Updates for v15.8.4:
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 15 Updates for v15.8.4:
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

"This update adds the Processor Trace instrument for hardware analysis of CPU execution on supported Apple silicon devices, adds support for testing GameKit leaderboards and achievements locally, adds support for JSON5 in the Source Editor, and provides bug fixes and improved stability."

• Apple Intelligence features expand to new languages and regions today
  (with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.)
  
  
• Apple Intelligence & new spatial experiences come to Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4
  
  
• How the mind-splitting world of Severance comes together on Mac
  
  
• Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9
  
  
• Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max
  "Next month, AirPods Max will become the only headphones that enable musicians to both create and mix in Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking."

• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 137.0 (app store)
  New
  - Personalize your Firefox Icon with a sleek new app icon picker.
  - App icon now automatically adapts to light and dark mode.
  - Improved PDF experience.
  - New Settings Organization and Appearance Menu.
  
  Fixed
  - Corrected layout issues in the homepage and bookmarks.
  - Fixed problems with the tab tray and undo actions.
  
  
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 137.0 for iOS/iPadOS (app store)
  - "Bug fixes."

• Firefox 136.0.4 release notes lists a Security fix (CVE-2025-2857).
  (Mac system requirements are macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 128.8.1 release notes lists a Security fix (CVE-2025-2857).
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 115.21.1 release notes lists a Security fix (CVE-2025-2857).
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to 10.14.)

• (Mar 27) Micromat MachineProfile version 1.4.28 (use in-app update check):
  - Added Mac Studio (2025) support.
  - Added MacBook Air (M4 2025 13" & 15") support,.
  - Corrected battery manufacturer info for MacBook Pro (M4 2024).
  - Updated location and machine identification strings.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• (Mar 26) Chrome 135.0.7049.35 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  
  
• (Mar 25) Chrome 134 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
  - includes 1 security fix.
  
  
• (Mar 25) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.95.2 (25032416)
  The release notes lists Outlook performance improvements.
  
  
• (Mar 25) Playstation 5 System Software version 25.02-11.00.00 (Sony)
  - Made it simpler to view details about activities.
  - Unicode 16.0 emojis are now supported.
  - When you set to parental controls restriction level to Late Teens or Older, Communication and User-Generated Content wil now default to Restrict. If you have previously set the level to Late Teens or Older, your previous settings will not be affected and it will be show as Customize.
  - Improved system software performance and stability.
  - Improved the messages and usability on some screens.
  
  
• (Mar 25) Playstation 4 System Software version 12.50 (Sony)
  - "Improved the messages and usability on some screens".

March 17th to 21st, 2025 News Archive
• Safari Technology Preview 215.
• Chrome 134 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
• Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.95.1.
• Geekbench AI version 1.3 released.
• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 136.3.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.

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• Mac Startup Key Combinations (Mar 13)
  
  
• If you forgot your Screen Time passcode (Mar 13)
  
  
• How many displays can be connected to Mac Studio (Mar 12)
  
  
• Connect to HDMI from your Mac (Mar 12)
  - includes list of resolutions and refresh rates supported by specific Mac models.
  
  
• Identify the ports on your Mac (Mar 12)
  - added 2025 Mac Studio to Thunderbolt 5 Macs.
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Mar 11)
  - added macOS Sequoia 15.3.2.
  
  
• Connect to the internet with your Mac (Mar 10)
  
  
• How to use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro (Mar 8)
  
  
• Use an 8K display with your Mac (Mar 7)
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements (Mar 7)
  
  
• Back up your Mac with Time Machine (Mar 6)
  
  
• If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine (Feb 27)
  
  
• If you forgot your Mac login password (Feb 26)
  
  
• How to revive or restore Mac firmware (Feb 25)
  
  
• Backup methods for iPhone or iPad (Feb 25)
  
  
• Pair a third-party Bluetooth accessory with your iPhone or iPad (Feb 19)
  
  
• Install macOS on an external storage device and use it as a startup disk (Feb 18)