December 9th to 13th, 2024 News & Software Updates Go to Current News Page
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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Safari 18.2 Update for macOS Ventura and Sonoma
Security fixes in Safari 18.2 lists 6 CVEs.
Software update says "This update provides important bug fixes and security updates".
Also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 18.2.
(Safari updates sometimes break 3rd party extensions. Check with the provider for updates.
Check feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma forums.)
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macOS Sequoia 15.2 Update
Security fixes in Sequoia 15.2 lists 44 CVEs.
See What's new in updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.2 changes/fixes.
And also What's new for enterprise in macOS Sequoia 15.2 update.
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sequoia discussion forum.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 lists 26 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.7.2:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sonoma discussion forum.)
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macOS Ventura 13.7.2 Update
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.7.2 lists 23 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.7.2:
"This update includes important security fixes and is recommended for all users".
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.)
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.7.1, software update listed macOS 13.7.2 as 1.12 GB,
but the actual download was 2.95 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.61.3.)
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iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 Updates
Security fixes in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 lists 21 CVEs.
See About iOS 18 Updates and About iPadOS 18 Updates for v18.2 changes.
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum &
iPad discussion forum.)
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iPadOS 17.7.3 Update
Security fixes in iPadOS 17.7.3 lists 14 CVEs.
(Article notes for "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen".
This update didn't appear on an iPad running 17.7.2 that was iPadOS 18 compatible.)
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.3:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.
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watchOS 11.2 Update
Security content of watchOS 11.2 lists 16 CVEs fixed.
At post time, About watchOS 11 Updates had no version 11.2 info yet.
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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tvOS 18.2 Update
About the security content of tvOS 18.2 lists 16 CVEs fixed.
Info from About Apple TV Updates for version 18.2:
"This update introduces Snoopy as a new screen saver, brings ultra-widescreen support for playing movies and shows, adds HomePod support for recent Enhance Dialogue improvements, and includes performance and stability improvements."
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
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visionOS 2.2 Update
About the security content of visionOS 2.1 lists 13 CVEs fixed.
Info from About visionOS 2 Updates for version 2.2:
"Mac Virtual Display
- Use Mac apps and games with a new aspect ratio: wide (21:9) and ultrawide (32:9)
the equivalent of two 5K monitors side by side.
- Route audio from your Mac to Apple Vision Pro.
Apple TV
- Watch up to five MLS and MLB games at once with Multiview.
- Watch live sporting events together with SharePlay.
Safari
- Tap to view spatial photos and videos embedded on web pages.
Some features may not be available for all regions. For more information,
please visit this website: https://www.apple.com/visionos/visionos-2."
(You can check Apple's Vision Pro discussion forum for user feedback.)
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HomePod Software Update 18.2
Info from About HomePod Software updates for version 18.2:
"This update provides important bug fixes & security updates and is recommended for all users.
- Siri on HomePod is now integrated with Apple Music natural language search so you can describe what you want to hear using any combination of categories like genre, mood, decade or activity.
- Enhance Dialogue on HomePod (2nd generation) when paired with Apple TV 4K gives you the option to hear speech more clearly over background sounds using real-time audio processing and machine learning."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
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Xcode 16.2 released
App store page for Xcode 16.2 (requires macOS 14.5 or later).
"This update adds support for using the swift test command to build and run package tests written with Swift Testing, and provides bug fixes and improved stability." (Includes Swift 6 & SDKs for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, visionOS 2.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2.)
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Firefox Updates for Mac & iOS/iPadOS
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Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
- (Dec 12) TechTool Pro version 20.1.3 Update (Micromat)
- Fixed an issue with the Fans Test on Macs with M4 processors.
- Fixed a reported crash when selecting the Battery Check test.
- Added machine-specific processor speed information for Apple Silicon Macs.
- Added "Processor" field in Check Computer configuration pane for Apple Silicon Macs.
- Added "Assembled in" field in Check Computer configuration pane for Macs released since late 2023.
- (Dec 12) Playstation Portal System Software Update 4.0.1 (Sony)
- Improved system software performance and stability.
- Improved the messages and usability on some screens.
(The November Portal 4.0.0 update added Cloud Streaming and more.)
- (Dec 10) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.92 (24120731).
The release notes lists Outlook fixes and feature updates, plus
security updates for Excel (CVE-2024-49069) & Office Suite (CVE-2024-49065).
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| LG OLED TV Firmware Updates
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Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/tvOS/Vision Pro Users.
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Previous News Archive Summary:
December 2nd to 6th, 2024 News Archive
- Safari Technology Preview 209.
- Apple Podcasts names Hysterical the 2024 Show of the Year.
- Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 133.2.
- Chrome 131 Stable Channel Update for Mac (4 security fixes).
- Chrome 131.0.6778.103 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Playstation 5 System Software version 24.08-10.40.00.
- Geekbench AI 1.2 released.
- LG C4 and G4 OLED TV Firmware Updates.
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Software Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Software & Firmware Updates, Tips, and more you may have missed.
(Apple Operating system and security updates, Browser updates, Tips, Firmware Updates for OLED TVs and A/V equipment, DIY Upgrades, and Repair Articles.)
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