• Apple Arcade launches into 2025 with 10 new games, including PGA TOUR Pro Golf
  
  
• Our longstanding privacy commitment with Siri
  (recently reported that Apple to pay $95M in a Siri related lawsuit.)
  
  
• Apple Fitness+ unveils lineup of new ways to stay active and mindful in 2025

• (Jan 8) Chrome 132.0.6834.83 Early Stable Update for Mac (Google blog)
  - "Early stable release to a small percentage of users".
  
  
• (Jan 8) Chrome 132.0.6234.78 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  
  
• (Jan 7) Chrome 131 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
  - includes 4 security fixes.
  
  
• (Jan 7) Chrome 130.0.6723.191 Extended Stable Update for Mac (Google blog)

• (Jan 7) Firefox 134.0 release notes lists new features and security fixes (11).
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Jan 7) Firefox ESR 128.6 release notes lists "Various Security fixes (7)."
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Jan 7) Firefox ESR 115.19 release notes lists "Various Security fixes (2)."
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to 10.14.)
  
  
• (Jan 6) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 134.0 (app store)
  - Pull to refresh improvements.
  - Improved accessibility and voice-over functionality.
  - Optimized the Tab Tray for faster performance and smoother operation.
  - Made minor interface adjustments to improve overall user experience.
  
  
• (Jan 6) Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 134.0 for iOS/iPadOS (app store)
  - "Bug fixes."

• How to start up from macOS Recovery
  
  
• Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac
  
  
• Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad
  
  
• Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
  
  
• How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac
  
  
• If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled
  
  
• If you need help with your Wi-Fi password
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements
  
  
• How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS
  for macOS Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and El Capitan.

December 16th to 20th, 2024 News Archive
• Safari Technology Preview 210.
• Logic Pro 11.1.1 (long list of improvements/fixes).
• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 133.4.
• Chrome 131 Stable Channel Update for Mac (5 security fixes).
• Chrome 131.0.6778.154 for iOS/iPadOS.
• 2024's most downloaded apps and games on the App Store.
• Voice Memos update brings Layered Recordings to iPhone 16 Pro/Max.
• Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners.
• Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools enhancements, seamless support for ChatGPT, and visual intelligence.
• If your Mac doesn't start up all the way (Apple Support article).
• How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud (Apple Support article).

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.