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Apple Configurator version 2.15 update
Info from what's new in Apple Configurator.
    What's new in Apple Configurator 2.15:
  • Allow skipping the App Store pane in Setup Assistant.
  • Support for restoring Mac computers with Apple silicon to macOS Monterey.
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.
App store link for Apple Configurator 2.15. Requires macOS 10.15.6 or later.
More details are in the Requirements to use Apple Configurator 2 article.
 
HomePod Software Update 15.1.1
The About HomePod Software Updates article says:
"Software version 15.1.1 fixes an issue where Podcasts could fail to play."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
 
tvOS 15.1.1 (19J581) update
Info from the tvOS release notes:
"What's new in tvOS 15.1.1
- South Korea: With Apple TV, the Apple TV app, Siri, and the App Store now available in South Korea, you can get incredible entertainment experiences for the entire family.
- Apple TV app: Localization improvements for South Korea.
Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
 
Firefox 94.0.1 update (bug fix for Monterey)
(Download links are on release notes pages.)
  • Firefox 94.0.1 has a bug fixes for macOS Monterey.
    "Fixed browser hangs when viewing fullscreen videos on macOS 10.12 (bug 1737998)".
    (I assume they mean macOS 12 Monterey)

    (Firefox updates below are from Nov. 2, 2021.)

  • Firefox 94.0 release notes lists many new features, bug fixes & security fixes.
    Includes this note for macOS users:
    "Firefox macOS now uses Apple's low power mode for fullscreen video on sites such as YouTube & Twitch. This meaningfully extends battery life in long viewing sessions."
    - Also see Firefox for Enterprise 94 - Release notes.

  • Firefox ESR 91.3 includes "various stability, functionality, and security fixes".
Apple/Products related News, Updates, Tips, PR
This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates Topic based page of Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS Users.
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