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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Safari 16.4.1 for macOS Monterey and Big Sur (security fix)
Released via software update for Big Sur and macOS Monterey.
About Security fixes in Safari 16.4.1 lists CVE-2023-28205, that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited."
Check for feedback in Apple's Safari discussion forum & related macOS forums.
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macOS Ventura 13.3.1 (bug & security fixes)
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.3.1 lists 2 CVEs (CVE-2023-28206 & CVE-2023-28205).
For both, "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.".
Info from What's new in macOS Ventura for version 13.3.1:
"macOS Ventura 13.3.1 provides important bug fixes and security updates for your Mac, including:
Pushing hands emoji does not show skin tone variations.
Auto Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch may not work."
You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.
(VPN or 3rd party Security software may cause problems with OS or security updates.
Apple's article on VPN and 3rd party software issues & the usual advice on updates.)
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iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 Updates (bug & security fixes)
- About security content of iOS 16.4.1 & iPadOS 16.4.1 lists CVE-2023-28206 and CVE-2023-28205. For both, "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.".
- Info from About iOS 16.4.1:
"Provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone including:
- Pushing hands emoji does not show skin tone variations.
- Auto Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch may not work."
- Apple's iPhone discussion forum.
- Info from About iPadOS 16.4.1:
"Provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad including:
- Pushing hands emoji does not show skin tone variations.
- Auto Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch may not work."
- Apple's iPad discussion forum.
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Safari Technology Preview 167
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Drive Scope update (S.M.A.R.T. Tool for Macs)
Micromat's released Drive Scope v1.2.20 update. (Use in-app update check.)
- Fixed a reported application crash for macOS 10.9 Mavericks users.
- Added additional drive manufacturer company logos.
- Updated PCI vendor identification database.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
Product page requirements lists Intel-based Macs running OS X 10.9 to macOS 11 Big Sur.
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Micromat TechTool Pro 17.0.2 Update
Info on changes in TechTool Pro 17.0.2 (use in-app update check).
- Added Mac mini (2023), MacBook Pro (14", 2023) & MacBook Pro (16" 2023) support.
- Fixed Volume Structures test to prevent failed result if drive fails to unmount quickly enough.
- Fixed Volume Structures test to correctly verify & repair APFS formatted Time Machine volumes.
- Fixed a soft crash in the TechTool Monitor system daemon.
- Enhancements made to the Video and Audio tools for macOS Ventura users.
- Updated TechTool Monitor to display correctly in System Preferences for macOS 12 & earlier.
- Updates to French, German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified) localization.
- Updated Bonjour manufacturer database for the Local Network tool.
- Added model identification strings for the Check Computer configuration panel.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
The TechTool Pro product page lists support for Apple Silicon & Intel-based Macs,
and OS X 10.13 through macOS 13 Ventura.
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Chrome 112 Browser Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS (later first)
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This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Topic based Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS/tvOS Users.
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Firmware Updates for LG OLED TVs (later first)
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates & troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
March 27th to 31st, 2023 News Archive
- Xcode 14.3 and Command Line Tools Updates (w/security fix).
- Updates to Pages, Numbers & Keynote apps for Mac and iOS/iPadOS.
- Apple Studio Display Firmware Update 16.4 (includes security fix).
- Safari 16.4 for macOS Monterey and Big Sur (security fixes).
- macOS Ventura 13.3 (includes security fixes).
- macOS Monterey 12.6.4 Update (security fixes).
- macOS Big Sur 11.7.5 Update (security fixes).
- iOS 16.4 & iPadOS 16.4 Updates (bug & security fixes).
- tvOS 16.4 & watchOS 9.4 Updates (bug & security fixes).
- HomePod Software Update 16.4.
- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5, 2023.
- What's new in Shortcuts for macOS 13.3/iOS/iPadOS 16.4/watchOS 9.4.
- Apple Music Classical is here.
- Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) v16.71.2.
- LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.30.67.
- Playstation 5 System Software version 23.01-07.01.01.
- LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.30.66.
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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