"macOS Sonoma 14.3 introduces enhancements to Apple Music, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
- Collaborate on playlists in Apple Music allows you to invite friends to join your playlist and everyone can add, reorder, and remove songs.
- Emoji reactions can be added to any track in a collaborative playlist in Apple Music.
- AppleCare & Warranty in Settings shows your coverage for devices signed in with your Apple ID."

• Xsan volumes no longer fail to mount automatically.
• Passwords can be changed successfully at the login window.
• Improves reliability authenticating to an SMB print server.
• Improves reliability using single sign-on when using a proxy for associated domains traffic.

M1 Mac Mini Firmware Updated
macOS 13.6.4 updated (2020) M1 Mini firmware to 10151.81.1 (was 10151.61.4 from macOS 13.6.3).
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.6.3, software update listed macOS 13.6.4 as 1.03 GB,
but the actual download was 2.53 GB.

• About the security content of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 lists 16 CVEs fixed, 1 that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited." (CVE-2024-23222)
  
  
• Info from About iOS 17 Updates for 17.3
  "This update introduces additional security measures with Stolen Device Protection. This release also includes a new Unity wallpaper to honor Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone." (See article for more.)
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for 17.3
  "This update introduces a new Unity wallpaper to honor Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month. This release also includes enhancements to Apple Music, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPad." (See article for more.)
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• About the security content of iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5 lists 12 CVEs fixed, 1 that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited." (CVE-2024-23222)
  
  
• At post time about iOS 16 Updates not updated yet for version 16.7.5.
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• At post time about iPadOS 16 Updates not updated yet for version 16.7.5.
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• About the security content of iOS 15.8.1 & iPadOS 15.8.1 lists 2 CVEs fixed that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 16.7.1."
  
  
• Info from about iOS 15 Updates for 15.8.1:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 15 Updates for 15.8.1:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• Firefox 122.0 release notes lists new features & 15 security fixes. (1 macOS related.)
  Also see Firefox for Enterprise 122 Release Notes..
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 115.7 has "Various security fixes (8 CVEs) & other quality improvements".
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to macOS 11.)

• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS 15 or later version 122.0 (app store).
  - Added Long Press to the Jump Back and Recently Saved sections in the Homepage.
  - Fixed Deep Links in both to and from external apps.
  - Improved Homepage loading performance.
  - Fixed focus on Search in Firefox Widget.
  - Fixed Recently Closed Tabs when restoring after relaunching Firefox.
  - Fixed issues in Themes.
  - Fixed the distinction between folders/subfolders in Edit Bookmarks.
  - Fixed the accessibility voice-over for Credit Card information.
  
  
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 122.0 for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later (app store)
  - "Bug fixes and technical improvements".

• Apple introduces new options worldwide for streaming game services and apps that provide access to mini apps and games (developer news)
  
  
• Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
  "For users, the changes include new controls and disclosures, and expanded protections to reduce privacy and security risks the DMA creates."
  
  
• App Store Connect API 3.2 (App Store for Apple Vision Pro) (developer news)
  
  
• Apple scores record 13 Academy Award nominations

• (Jan 24) TechTool Pro 18.1.3 (Micromat)
  - Adds support for several later Macs, Fans Test support for M3 Max MacBook Pro, more.
  
  
• (Jan 24) Pixelmator Pro version 3.5.6 for macOS 12.0 or later. (app store link)
  "improves support for Photoshop PDF, AI, and Illustrator EPS files, includes updates to better handle Pixelmator Classic files and older Pixelmator Pro documents, and adds HDR improvements."
  
  
• (Jan 24) Playstation 5 System Software version 24.01-08.60.00 (Sony USA)
  - New features in Parties tab, Pulse Elite wireless headset/earbuds equalizer and sidetone, improves system performance & stability, more.
  (FYI - this update breaks support for the Cronus Zen controller adapter. There's a post on Cronus' website that they're looking into the problem, and of course recommend that Cronus Zen owners not apply the PS5 update.)
  
  
• (Jan 24) Yamaha SR-X50A/SR-X40A/ATS-X500 AV Pre-Amp Firmware 1.4.05
  - See post for change notes and firmware download page.
  
  
• (Jan 23) Chrome 121.0.6167.85 Stable Channel Update for Mac (google)
  - includes 17 security fixes.
  
  
• (Jan 23) Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.81.1 (24012117).
  The version 16.81.1 release notes lists Outlook bug fixes.

• About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone
  
  
• About firmware updates for AirPods
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using
  - added macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.3.
  
  
• System requirements for iCloud
  (includes requirements for using specific features)

January 15th to 19th, 2024 News Archive
• AirPods (3rd gen) Firmware Update 6A3321.
• Freeware VM VirtualBox 7.0.14 (with 2 macOS Host fixes).
• Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro.
• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.40.90.
• LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.30.70.
• LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 04.40.80.
• Chrome 121.0.6167.66 for iOS/iPadOS.
• Chrome 120.0.6099.234 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
• Microsoft Office for Mac v16.81 (feature and security updates)
• Micromat Lifespan v2.0.2 update.
• Micromat Lifespan v1.0.9 update.
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.