Archive of October 19th to 23rd, 2020 News Go to Current News Page
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= Recent Articles/Updates =
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Safari Technology Preview 115 Update
See the release notes for a complete list of improvements.
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Apple Boot Camp 6.1.13 Update
Available via software update, not seen a download page.
(Release notes mentions a 2020 MacBook Pro.)
- Improves audio recording quality when using the built-in microphone.
- Fixes a stability issue that could occur during heavy CPU load on 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019 and 2020) and 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020).
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Xcode 12.1 update
Apple released Xcode 12.1 (for macOS 10.15.4 or later)
that includes Swift 5.3 and SDKs for iOS 14.1, iPadOS 14.1, tvOS 14, watchOS 7, and macOS Catalina. See linked app store page "What's New" for details on Platform features, Refined user interface, and Swift/SwiftUI.
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Firefox 82, Firefox ESR 78.4, and Chrome 86.0.4240.111 Updates
October 20 posted Firefox 82.0 release notes for details on video improvements, faster performance, and other changes & fixes. (Includes security fixes.)
They also released Firefox ESR 78.4.0 with "Various stability, functionality, & security fixes".
Google posted Chrome 86.0.4240.111 Stable Channel Update that includes 5 security fixes.
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HomePod Software Update 14.1
About HomePod Software Updates says version 14.1 includes support for HomePod mini, new Siri & Intercom features. Also includes bug fixes and other improvements. (See linked page for details.)
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iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 updates
(See links for list of fixes & improvements, including support for 10-bit HDR video playback.)
Apple's Security Updates page notes these updates have no published CVE entries.
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VirtualBox 6.1.16 Update (with fixes for macOS Big Sur)
Freeware VM VirtualBox version 6.1.16 update
The Change Log includes fixes for macOS Big Sur.
- GUI: Fixed some Qt related crashes on macOS Big Sur.
- macOS host: Installer on Big Sur is now reminding user that system has to be rebooted to load the installed KEXTs.
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watchOS 7.0.3 update (bug fixes)
Released Oct. 19th, info from about watchOS 7 Updates on version 7.0.3:
"watchOS 7.0.3 contains improvements and bug fixes, including an issue where Apple Watch Series 3 may unexpectedly restart for some users."
(Apple's security updates page notes this update has no published CVE entries.)
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Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR (later first)
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This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.
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Other News, Reviews, Software Updates, PR, OT (later added first)
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, Tips and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates and troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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