Display Firmware 4.2.30
- Adds support for in-field recalibration of the display using Pro Display XDR Calibrator. Enables specific color workflows that may require custom calibration by an in-house spectroradiometer. Learn more.

- Minor stability improvements.

Requires macOS 10.15.6 or later.

• Updated for macOS 11 "Big Sur" support.
• Added Apple Silicon processor support.
• Added MacBook Air (M1, 2020) support.
• Added MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) support.
• Added Mac mini (M1, 2020) support.
• Now requires OS X 10.9 'Mavericks' or greater.
• Fixed generic volume icon issue in Drives tab.
• Updated machine and location identification strings.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

"Apple has determined that a small percentage of iPhone 11 displays may stop responding to touch due to an issue with the display module. Affected devices were manufactured between November 2019 and May 2020.

If your iPhone 11 has been exhibiting this issue, please use the serial number checker (on linked page) to see if your device is eligible for this program. If so, Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will provide service, free of charge."

• iOS GarageBand v2.3.10 Update
  - This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes.
  
  
• Pixelmator Pro version 2.0.1 (for macOS 10.14.4 or later, with 64-bit processor)
  - See linked app store page for list of improvements & fixes.
  
  
• Apple Is Sued in EU Over iPhones That Wear Out Too Quickly (bloomberg)
  
  
• Apple presents App Store Best of 2020 winners (pr)
  
  
• Several threads in Apple's Mac Mini forum about M1 Mac Mini Displays not working properly. Examples here, and here. (Dual displays especially problematic.)
  Update: macOS Big Sur 11.1 seems to have fixed these problems for some users.
  (Remember you should use a Premium Certified cable for HDMI 2.0x.
  And avoid very long HDMI cables, IIRC HDMI was designed for 6ft cables.)
  
  
• iPhone 12 & 12 Pro Review: New Design and Diminishing Returns (anandtech)

• How to use safe mode on your Mac (updated for M1 Macs)
  - Booting in Safe mode is a common troubleshooting tip.
  (Safe Mode doesn't use non-essential drivers/addons, deletes caches, etc.)
  
  
• How to Play audio in Dolby Atmos or surround sound on your Apple TV
  
  
• How to Use AirPlay to stream audio
  
  
• How to create a bootable installer for macOS
  - Covers Big Sur to El Capitan.
  
  
• How to Back up Final Cut Pro X 10.1 or later
  
  
• Apple web server notifications (security fixes)
  
  
• iMovie for macOS supported Cameras
  
  
• Mac Startup Key Combinations (for Intel-based Macs)
  
  
• How to identify your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad
  
  
• Cameras supported by Final Cut Pro X
  
  
• What's new in Apple Configurator 2.13.3 (was called 2.13.2)
  - Supports Big Sur/M1 Macs. See requirements for this version.
  
  
• How to get old versions of macOS
  (Replaces previous separate articles on how to upgrade to older OS versions.)
  
  
• If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine
  
  
• Identify your MacBook Air model
  
  
• About Startup Security Utility (for Macs with Apple T2 Chip)
  
  
• Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty
  - was titled "Vintage and Obsolete products".
  
  
• Safely open apps on your Mac
  
  
• Identify your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad
  
  
• How to use function keys on MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
  
  
• If you can't make a FaceTime call on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• How to use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch