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July 10th to 14th, 2023 News and Apple Updates Go to Current News Page
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Apple Rapid Security Response "(c)" Updates for macOS Ventura & iOS/iPadOS 16.5.1
On July 12, 2023 Apple released revised "(c)" updates, replacing the original (a) updates that caused problems with some sites in Safari. (Some sites had already fixed the problem before this.)
(Original post on these Rapid Security Updates follows, with added note about "(c)" versions.)
Apple's "Rapid Security Response" updates for macOS 13.4.1, iOS 16.5.1 & iPadOS 16.5.1 fixes a vulnerability (CVE-2023-37450) that Apple says may have been actively exploited.
About the security content of Rapid Security Responses for macOS Ventura 13.4.1
"macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c)
Released July 12, 2023
Rapid Security Response macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c) includes the security content of Rapid Security Response macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a) and fixes an issue that prevents some websites from displaying properly."
You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.
(There are several threads on problems some (not all) have had after the 13.4.1(c) update.
An Opera user said "Use Hardware Acceleration" option caused problems in macOS 13.4.1c.)
About the security content of Rapid Security Responses for iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1.
"iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c)
Released July 12, 2023
Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c) include the security content of Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (a) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (a) and fix an issue that prevents some websites from displaying properly."
You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone forum and iPad forum. (Saw threads on CarPlay problems, and problems with Wi-Fi being usable for updates. Not sure if they used any addons or VPN.)
(Here's Apple's article about Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that also includes information on how to remove a rapid response update.)
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Safari 16.5.2 for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (important security fix)
Released via software update. About Security fixes in Safari 16.5.2 lists CVE-2023-37450 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".
Check for feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Monterey & macOS Big Sur forums.
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Safari Technology Preview 174
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sonoma beta and macOS Ventura.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Mac Logic Pro 10.7.9 Update
The App store page for Logic Pro 10.7.9 update (macOS 12.3 or later) says:
"This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes".
The Logic Pro 10.7.9 release notes has a long detailed list of changes, including fixes for stability and reliability, recording, takes and comping, Plug-ins, sampler and quick sampler, mixer, bounce and export, Apple Loops, control surfaces and MIDI controllers, editing, and more.
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Apple MainStage 3.6.4 Update
The App store page for MainStage 3.6.4 update (macOS 12.3 or later) says:
"This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes".
But see the release notes for a list of new features, improvements, and fixes.
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| Apple Press Releases and Developer News/App Updates (later first)
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| Firefox 115.0.2 and Firefox ESR 115.0.2 updates
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Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Topic based Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS/tvOS Users.
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| Other News, Software and Firmware Updates (later first)
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates & troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
July 3rd to 7th, 2023 News Archive
- New immersive AR experience brings student creativity to life.
- iOS Pixelmator version 3.0.2 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- Firefox 115.0 and Firefox ESR 102.13 include security fixes.
- Note on Firefox for macOS 10.12 - 10.14 moving to Extended Support Release.
- Firefox version 115.0 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 115.0 for iOS/iPadOS .
- Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
- LG BX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.41.45.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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