Jan. 13 to 17, 2025 Apple macOS/iOS/tvOS Updates and Tips

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tvOS 18.2.1 Update (build 22K160)
About Apple TV Software Updates for version 18.2.1 says:
"This update addresses an issue where data may not sync correctly across devices."
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)

Safari Technology Preview 211
(A later version exists now.)
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)

Firefox 134.0.1 and iOS Firefox 134.1 (bug fixes)

(Jan 14) Firefox 134.0.1 release notes lists several bug fixes including UI Hangs
on YouTube & Google docs, and a startup crash for some users upgrading from v133.
(Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
(Jan 14) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 134.1 (app store)
- "Bug Fixes.

There were security updates to Firefox ESR on January 7th

Other News and Software Updates

(Jan 14) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.93 (25011212).
The release notes lists feature updates for Word/Excel/PowerPoint, plus security updates for Excel (CVE-2025-21362, CVE-2025-21354), Office Suite (CVE-2025-21338), Word (CVE-2025-21363) & OneNote (CVE-2025-21402).
(Jan 14) Chrome 132 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
- includes 16 security fixes.
(Jan 13) SVS Subwoofer Control App version 1.3.88 for iOS/iPadOS

Apple News and Press Releases

The success of Interop 2024! (webkit blog)
"With close of 2024 came the end of another year of the Interop project - the annual collaboration between browser engine teams to improve the interoperability of web technology by collectively focusing on fixing bugs and improving features in specific areas..."

Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

How to reinstall macOS
If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS
Connect to HDMI from your Mac
- includes list of resolutions and refresh rates supported by specific Mac models.
If you see a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.

Previous News Archive Summary:

January 6th to 10th, 2025 News Archive

Logic Pro 11.1.2 Update.
iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 Updates.
10 New Games on Apple Arcade, including PGA TOUR Pro Golf.
Apple article on privacy commitment with Siri.
Chrome 131 Stable Channel Update for Mac (4 security fixes).
Chrome 130.0.6723.191 Extended Stable Update for Mac.
Firefox 134.0 new features and security fixes.
Firefox ESR 128.6 (7 security fixes).
Firefox ESR 115.19 (2 security fixes).
Firefox v134.0 for iOS/iPadOS .
Firefox Focus: Privacy browser v134.0.
LG webOS 24 Update for C2/G2 OLED TVs.
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

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