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iOS 17.6.1 & iPadOS 17.6.1 Build 21G101
On Aug. 19, Apple's developer releases again lists iOS 17.6.1 & iPadOS 17.6.1, showing build 21G101. They were originally released on August 7th. A 9th Gen iPad running August 7 iPadOS 17.6.1 (21G93) didn't show a new update, so build 21G101 may be a fix specific to other model(s).
 
watchOS 10.6.1 Update
Info from About watchOS 10 updates for version 10.6.1:
"This update fixes an issue that may prevent access to Apple Fitness+."
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
 
tvOS 17.6.1 Update
Info from About tvOS Updates for version 17.6.1:
"This update fixes an issue that may prevent access to Apple Fitness+."
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
 
Firefox 129.0.2 Update
(Aug 20) Firefox 129.0.2 release notes lists 2 bug fixes:
- Fixed an issue with screen readers prompting "Alert" when hovering over tabs.
- Fixed an issue where drag-and-drop operations would not work as expected with extensions that rely on this functionality.
(Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
 
iOS/iPadOS Firefox & Firefox Focus Privacy Browser version 129.2 Updates
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Other News and Software Updates
  • (Aug 22) Chrome 128.0.6613.92 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
    - "Stability and performance improvements".

  • (Aug 20) Pixelmator Pro version 3.6.7 for macOS 12.0 or later. (app store link)
    "introduces a 5x more precise Auto Straighten feature, and includes several other improvements and fixes.."
Previous News Archive Summary:
    August 12th to 16th, 2024 News Archive
  • Final Cut Pro version 10.8.1 for macOS.
  • Final Cut Pro for iPad version 2.0.1.
  • iMovie 10.4.2 for macOS.
  • Safari Technology Preview 201.
  • Geekbench AI 1.0 released.
  • Mac Microsoft Office v16.88 includes Excel & PowerPoint security updates.
  • Chrome 128.0.6613.34 for iOS/iPadOS.
  • Chrome 127 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
  • Firefox 129.0.1 fixes 2 Video playback bugs.

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