July 24th to 28th, 2023 News and Apple Updates Go to Current News Page
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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Safari 16.6 for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (10 security fixes)
Released via software update. About Security fixes in Safari 16.6 lists 10* CVEs fixed.
(* Includes 3 more CVEs added to July 27, 2023 revised article on security fixes.)
FYI: Safari 16.6 appeared in software update again when I checked after above note.
Didn't record first Safari 16.6 install's info (July 24, along with the macOS 11.7.9 update),
but here's the version/build info from the second install: Safari 16.6 (16615.3.12.11.3)
(Above info is from Safari 16.6 in Big Sur 11.7.9. Monterey numbers will be different IIRC.)
Check for feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Monterey & macOS Big Sur forums.
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macOS Ventura 13.5 (bug fixes and 47 security fixes)
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.5 lists 47* CVEs fixed, 2 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..."
(* Includes 5 more CVEs added to July 27, 2023 revised article on security fixes.)
Info from What's new in macOS Ventura for version 13.5 simply says:
"Provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
But What's new for enterprise in macOS Ventura lists 4 items for v13.5:
- Network connectivity is more reliable when using the built-in firewall.
- Software updates don't fail with "The base build is not compatible for this install method" when a software update delay is configured by MDM.
- Restricting software updates to admin users doesn't cause software updates from MDM to fail.
- Available software updates are found more reliably.
You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.
(VPN or 3rd party Security software may cause problems with OS or security updates.
Apple's article on VPN and 3rd party software issues & the usual advice on updates.)
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macOS Monterey 12.6.8 (35 security fixes)
What's new in the updates for macOS Monterey for version 12.6.8 says:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.8 lists 35* CVEs fixed, 1 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..."
(* Includes 13 more CVEs added to July 27, 2023 revised article on security fixes.)
You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Monterey discussion forum.
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macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 (30 security fixes)
What's new in the updates for macOS Big Sur version 11.7.9 says:
"provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
Apple's article on Security fixes in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 lists 30* CVEs fixed, 1 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..."
(* Includes 12 more CVEs added to July 27, 2023 revised article on security fixes.)
(To get 11.7.9 instead of an Upgrade, check "Other Updates" in Software Update panel.)
If the update doesn't show, try checking from a Safe Mode boot.
You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Big Sur discussion forum.
M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update
M1 mini firmware version now 8422.141.2 after macOS 11.7.9 update.
(Monterey & Ventura updates should also have a firmware update.)
M1 Mac mini updated to macOS 11.7.9 (from 11.7.8) using Safe Mode.
Software Update listed macOS 11.7.9 as 2.19 GB (from 11.7.8), but D/L was 3.76 GB.
Safari 16.6 was 135.5 MB, downloaded after "preparing" the macOS 11.7.9 update.
FYI: Safari 16.6 appeared again in software update when I checked after seeing the July 27th revised security fixes articles.
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iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 Updates (33 security fixes)
- About security content of iOS 16.6 & iPadOS 16.6 lists 33* CVEs fixed, 2 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".
(* Includes 8 more CVEs added to July 27, 2023 revised article on security fixes.)
An iPad 5th gen owner (12GB free space) said he had to remove 16.5.1(a) to update to iPadOS 16.6. Otherwise it repeatedly stalled at appx 3/4 bar of "preparing update".
- Info from about iOS 16.6 Update
"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 16.6 Update:
"Provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.
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watchOS 9.6 Update (26 security fixes)
Info from about watchOS 9 Updates for version 9.6:
"provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
About the security content of watchOS 9.6 lists 26* CVEs fixed, 2 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".
(* Includes 8 more CVEs added to July 27, 2023 revised article on security fixes.)
You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.
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tvOS 16.6 Update (22 security fixes)
Info from about tvOS Updates for version 16.6:
"This update adds Siri support for Hebrew in Israel to help you find shows, music, and more using just your voice, and includes performance and stability improvements."
- About the security content of tvOS 16.6 lists 22* CVEs fixed, including 2 that
"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".
(* Includes 9 more CVEs added to July 27, 2023 revised article on security fixes.)
You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.
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iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8 (23 security fixes)
(FYI: This update is not compatibile with devices that can run iOS16/iPadOS16.)
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HomePod Software Update 16.6
Info from about HomePod Software updates for v16.6 says the usual:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
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Safari Technology Preview 175
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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Firefox 115.0.3 update
The July 27, 2023 Firefox 115.0.3 release notes only lists
"Improved migration experience for users switching to the ESR release. (bug 1845338)"
(v115.0.3 was on releases page last week, but the linked page wasn't online.)
Requirements page notes support for macOS 10.12 or later.
(The early July post on Firefox 115.0 had info from the Enterprise release notes that Firefox 115 will be the last to support macOS 10.12 to 10.14, and they will be moved to Extended Support Release (ESR) channel. "Mozilla will provide security updates for these users until September 2024".)
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| Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
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| Apple Press Releases and Developer News (later first)
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Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Topic based Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS/tvOS Users.
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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 17th to 21st, 2023 News Archive
- Final Cut Pro 10.6.7, Compressor 4.6.5, Motion 5.6.5 updates (bug fixes).
- Apple Pro Video Formats 2.2.6 Update Download.
- Freeware VM VirtualBox 7.0.10 (includes macOS related fixes).
- Micromat TechTool Pro 17.0.3 Update.
- Firefox ESR 115.0.3 (crash fix for Windows users).
- iOS/iPadOS Firefox version 115.1.
- Pixelmator Pro version 3.3.9.
- Pixelmator version 3.0.5 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Chrome 115.0.5790.102 Stable Channel Update for Desktop.
- Playstation 5 System Software version 23.01-07.60.00.
- Playstation 4 System Software version 10.70.
- iOS/iPadOS Chrome 115.0.5790.130.
- Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.75.1.
- Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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