• Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max
  "... the most advanced family of chips ever built for a personal computer."
  
  
• New MacBook Pro features the M4 family of chips and ushers in a new era with Apple Intelligence
  
  
• All-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence
  "compact, do-it-all desktop now features the power of M4 & M4 Pro...
  Mac mini with M4 starts at $599 (U.S.) and $499 (U.S.) for education."
  
  
• Apple unveils new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence, available in fresh colors
  
  
• Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  with the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.
  (See details below on those and many other OS updates & Safari 18.1.)
  
  
• Inside the Audio Lab: How Apple developed the world's first end-to-end hearing health experience
  
  
• Apple reports fourth quarter results
  "iPhone drives record September quarter revenue.
  Services revenue reaches new all-time high."

"Apple has determined that the rear camera on a very small percentage of iPhone 14 Plus devices may exhibit no preview. Affected devices were manufactured between April 10, 2023 to April 28, 2024.

If your iPhone 14 Plus has exhibited this issue, please use the serial number checker below to see if your device is eligible for this program. If so, Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will provide service, free of charge."

On a M1 mini running macOS 13.7, software update listed macOS 13.7.1 as 1.12 GB,
but the actual download was 2.71 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.41.5.)

• Security content of iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 lists 17 CVEs fixed.
  
  
• Info from About iOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.1:
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.1:
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• AirPods 4: 7B19
• AirPods 4 with Active Noice (Noise?) Cancellation: 7B19
  
  (Release Notes for 7B19)
  "When used with an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later, AirPods Pro 2 with firmware update 7B19 enable three new features - a Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.
  
  The Apple Hearing Test feature provides scientifically-validated hearing test results from the comfort of home (intended for users 18 years or older).
  
  The Hearing Aid feature provides personalized, clinical-grade assistance that is automatically applied to sounds in your environment as well as music, videos, and calls (intended for users 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss)
  
  The Hearing Protection feature helps users minimize exposure to loud environmental noise across listening modes (available in the United States and Canada)
  
  Features require AirPods Pro 2 with firmware version 7B19 or later. All features may not be available for all countries or regions."

• (Oct 29) Firefox 132.0 release notes lists new features. changes, and 11 security fixes.
  Also see Firefox for Enterprise 132 Release Notes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Oct 29) Firefox ESR 128.4 release notes lists "various security fixes (10) and other quality improvements". (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
  
  
• (Oct 29) Firefox ESR 115.17 release notes lists "various security fixes (3)".
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.12 to 10.14.)
  
  
• (Oct 27) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 132.0 (app store).
  - Tab Tray fixes and performance enhancements.
  - Fixes for smoother navigation and enhanced user experience.
  - Fixed suggested website icons on homepage and widget.
  
  
• (Oct 27) Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 132.0 for iOS/iPadOS (app store)
  - "Bug fixes."

• (Oct 29) Chrome 130 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
  - includes 2 security fixes.
  
  
• (Oct 29) Chrome 130.0.6723.90 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  
  
• (Oct 29) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.90.2 (24102719).
  The release notes lists fixes for Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  
  
• (Oct 28) TechTool Pro version 20.1.1 Update (Micromat)
  - see linked page for change notes.

• (Nov 1) LG G4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.41
  - see post for change note and firmware download page.
  
  
• (Oct 29) LG B3 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.41.07
  (Applicable models list also includes QNED80/QNED8000 LCD models.)
  - Post includes change notes and firmware download page.
  
  
• (Oct 29) LG B4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.23
  (Applicable models list also includes QNED85/QNED90 LCD models.)
  - see post for change note and firmware download page.

• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using
  - added macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1.
  
  
• If you forgot your iPad passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it
  
  
• Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
  
  
• How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Locate backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
  
  
• About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with your Mac
  
  
• If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone or iPad

October 21st to 25th, 2024 News Archive
• Safari Technology Preview 206.
• AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update 7B19.
  (adds Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, & Hearing Protection)
• AirPods Firmware Update 6F21.
• Yamaha SR-X50A/SR-X40A/ATS-X500 Sound Bars Firmware 1.8.01.
• LG G4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.40.
• Playstation 5 System Software version 24.07-10.20.00.
• Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.90.1.
• Chrome 130 Stable Channel Update for Mac (3 security fixes).
• Chrome 130.0.6723.78 for iOS/iPadOS.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.