"After installing this update, the build number for Safari 15.3 is 16612.4.9.1.8 on macOS Big Sur and 15612.4.9.1.8 on macOS Catalina."

• What's new in the updates for macOS Monterey 12.2.1
  - "provides important security updates and fixes an issue for Intel-based Macs
  that may cause the battery to drain during sleep when connected to Bluetooth peripherals."
  - About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.2.1
  - Fix for CVE-2022-22620 vulnerability that Apple notes may have been actively exploited.
  - Apple's macOS Monterey discussion forum

• About the security content of iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1
  Fix for CVE-2022-22620 vulnerability that Apple notes may have been actively exploited.
  
  
• About iOS 15.3.1 Update
  "provides important security updates for your iPhone
  and fixes an issue that may cause Braille displays to stop responding".
• Apple's iPhone discussion forum.
  
  
• About iPadOS 15.3.1 Update
  "provides important security updates for your iPad
  and fixes an issue that may cause Braille displays to stop responding".
• Apple's iPad discussion forum.
  
  
• About watchOS 8.4.2 Update
  "includes security updates and bug fixes for your Apple Watch."
  Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
• Apple's Watch discussion forum.

• An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking (apple)
  

  "Apple announced it has identified even more ways to update AirTag safety warnings and help guard against unwanted tracking of people and property..."

  Includes link to article What to do if you get an alert that an AirTag is with you.
  
  
• iOS/iPadOS and MacOS WebKit 0-Day Vulnerability Patched (isc.sans)
  
  
• TechTool Pro 15.0.2 released (Micromat)
  - Fixed incorrect Battery manufacturer info in the Battery Check test.
  - Added Apple Silicon processor model in the Processor Check tool.
  - Added model identification strings for the Check Computer configuration panel.
  - Added updated TechTool Pro 15 PDF manuals for French, German & Japanese.
  - Updated Bonjour manufacturer database for the Local Network tool.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• Apple lands Best Picture Oscar nomination for "CODA" and more (pr)
  
  
• Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone (pr)
  
  
• Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver v3.1.1 for macOS 12.x/11.x

• Firefox 97.0 release notes lists changes, improvements, bug & security fixes.
  Includes this note regarding macOS:

  "On macOS, we've made improvements to system font loading which makes opening and switching to new tabs faster in certain situations."

  There's also Firefox for Enterprise 97 Release notes
  
  
• Firefox ESR 91.6 includes "various stability, functionality and security fixes".
  
  
• Firefox version 97.0 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
  - See linked app store page for changes.
  
  
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 97.0 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
  - includes bug fixes and technical improvements.

• Keep track of personal items using Find My
  
  
• What to do if you get an alert that an AirTag, Find My network accessory, or set of AirPods is with you
  
  
• Create an Aggregate Device to combine multiple audio interfaces
  
  
• If iCloud Keychain won't turn on or sync
  
  
• How to reinstall macOS
  
  
• Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Set up an Apple Watch for a family member

• Microsoft February 2022 Patch Tuesday (isc.sans)
  
  
• Firmware Update 1.59 for Yamaha RX-A8A/RX-A6A/RX-A4A Receivers
  - post has change info and firmware update download page.
  (Adds AURO-3D support for RX-A8A/RX-A6A models, plus bug fixes.)
  
  
• 05.25.09 Firmware Update for LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs
  - post includes update info and download pages.
  
  
• 05.25.09 Update for LG Z9 OLED TV and 75SM9970 LCD TV
  - Post includes update info and download pages.
  
  
• 04.35.03 Firmware Update for LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs
  - post includes info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• 04.35.03 Firmware Update for LG BX OLED TVs
  - Applicable Models List also includes many LG LCD TV models.
  - post includes info and firmware update download link.
  
  
• 04.35.03 Firmware Update for LG ZX OLED TVs
  - Applicable Models List also includes some LG NANO LCD TV models.
  - post includes info and firmware update download link.
  
  

January 31st to February 4th, 2022 News Archive
• watchOS 8.4.1 update.
• Apple's Personal Safety User Guide for Apple Devices site & PDF.
• Updated Apple Developer certificates now available.
• Apple celebrates Heart Month with new resources across services .
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
• Chrome 98.0.4758.80 Stable Channel Update for Desktop.
• iOS Chrome browser version 98.0.4758.85 (iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later).
• LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.35.03.
• 04.35.03 Firmware Update for LG BX OLED TVs & some LCD TVs.
• 04.35.03 Firmware Update for LG ZX OLED TVs & LG NANO LCD TVs.
• Yamaha YAS-109/ATS-1090/YAS-209/ATS-2090 Firmware Update 5.10.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.