April 10th to 14th, 2023 News (later updates first) Go to Current News Page
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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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tvOS 16.4.1 Update
Info from about tvOS Updates for version 16.4.1:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.
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macOS Monterey 12.6.5 Update (important security fixes)
What's new in the updates for macOS Monterey for version 12.6.5 says:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.5 lists CVE-2023-28206 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".
You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Monterey discussion forum.
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macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 Update (important security fixes)
What's new in the updates for macOS Big Sur version 11.7.6 says:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
Apple's article on Security fixes in macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 lists CVE-2023-28206 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".
(To get 11.7.6 instead of an Upgrade, check "Other Updates" in Software Update panel.)
If the update doesn't show, try checking from a Safe Mode boot.
You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Big Sur discussion forum.
M1 Mac mini updated to macOS 11.7.6 (from 11.7.5) using Safe Mode.
Software Update listed macOS 11.7.6 as 2.17 GB (from macOS 11.7.5)
but the actual download was 3.28 GB. (Firmware still 8422.100.650. from 11.7.5.)
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iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5 (important security fixes)
(FYI: This update is not compatibile with devices that can run iOS16/iPadOS16.)
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Firefox 112.0, Firefox ESR 102.10, & iOS/PadOS Firefox 112 Updates
(On April 17, Firefox 112.0.1 was released with a cookie related bug fix.)
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Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.72 (includes security fixes)
April 11, 2023 Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.72 (23040900).
The release notes lists new feature updates for Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, 3 fixes for Outlook, and security updates for Word (CVE-2023-28311) & Office Suite (CVE-2023-28285).
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| Apple/Products Related News and Updates (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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Other News, Software and Firmware Updates (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:
April 3rd to 7th, 2023 News Archive
- Safari 16.4.1 for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (security fix).
- macOS Ventura 13.3.1 Update (bug & security fixes).
- iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 Updates (bug & security fixes).
- Safari Technology Preview 167.
- Micromat Drive Scope 1.2.20 update (S.M.A.R.T. Tool for Macs).
- Micromat TechTool Pro 17.0.2 Update.
- Chrome 112 Browser Updates for Mac & iOS/iPadOS.
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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