• About the security content of iOS 17.0.3 & iPadOS 17.0.3 lists 2 CVEs fixed, 1 that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6".
  
  
• Info from about iOS 17.0.3 Update:
  "provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 17.0.3 Update says:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
  
  

• Updated to fully support macOS 14 Sonoma.
• Fixed Memory Test on Apple Silicon Macs to maximize memory tested.
• Added iPhone 15 series support for the Battery Check test.
• Updated Bonjour manufacturer database for the Local Network tool.
• Added model identification strings for the Check Computer configuration panel.
• Updated Sparkle update framework to version 2.4.2.
• Minor fixes and enhancements.

• Simplified Responsive Design Mode (WebKit blog)
  
  
• Many articles on the web about iPhone 15 overheating and Apple to fix it in an update.
  (Update - on Oct. 4th Apple posted iOS 17.0.3 that lists a fix, plus 2 security fixes.)
  They're also said to be working with app developers to update their apps to address this.
  (Example article at CNN.)
  
  
• Apple Arcade adds NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition, Cut the Rope 3, Jeopardy! World Tour+, and Crossword Jam+, and more than 30 updates in October
  
  
• Get ready for Interop 2024 (WebKit blog)

• Oct. 5 Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver v3.1.6 for macOS 11.x/12.x/13.x
  - Driver is for macOS 11 to macOS 13 only.
  - Change notes, Yamaha's install note for Apple Silicon Macs & driver download page.
  
  
• Oct. 5 Chrome 118.0.5993.58 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - See linked App store page for changes and user reviews.
  
  
• Oct. 4 Pixelmator Pro version 3.4.2 for macOS 11.0 or later. (app store link)
  "Adds new Basic templates collection, brings improvements to the Denoise tool, and a few smaller improvements and fixes."
  
  
• Oct. 4 Chrome 118.0.5993.54 Early Stable Update for Desktop (Google)
  
  
• Oct. 3 Chrome 117.0.5938.149 Stable Channel Update for Mac & Linux (Google)
  - Includes 1 security fix.
  
  
• Oct. 3 iOS Pixelmator version 3.1.1 (app store link, iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later)
  "Adds support for iOS 17 & iPadOS 17, a redesigned color picker, improves speed of Select Subject feature, and a few smaller fixes."
  
  
• Oct. 3 Firefox for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later version 118.1 (app store link)
  "Bug Fixes".

• LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.33.80
  - see post for info and firmware download page.
  (Info in change note is not new in US, option already present.)
  
  
• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.33.80
  - with change note and firmware update download pages.
  (Change note item is not new in US, I posted that settings info for C2/G2's in 2022.
  I'm not updating my 48" C2 until I hear more about the changes in .80 firmware.)
  
  
• LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.33.80
  - Post includes change note and firmware download page.
  (Feature in the change note is not new in US, the option already exists.)
  
  
• LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.50.50
  - post includes change info and firmware download pages.

• About Security Keys for Apple ID
  
  
• If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using
  
  
• Use Wi-Fi 6E networks with Apple devices
  - includes list of Apple devices that support Wi-Fi 6E.
  (Also see WiFi 6E note in Network name section of Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers.)
  
  
• About iOS 17 Updates
  - added iOS 17.0.3.
  
  
• About iPadOS 17 Updates
  - added iPadOS 17.0.3.
  
  
• Identify your iPhone model
  
  
• How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad
  
  
• How to add a smart home accessory to the Home app

September 25th to 29th, 2023 News Archive
• Apple Studio Display Firmware Update 17.
• Updated Apple Service Utility Download.
• macOS 14 Sonoma released (61 CVEs fixed).
• Safari 17 for macOS Ventura and Monterey.
• PadOS 17.0.2 (data transfer bug fix).
• iOS 17.0.2 Update (data transfer bug fix).
• watchOS 10.0.2 (bug and security fixes).
• iMovie 3.0.2 for iOS/iPadOS.
• Apple Clips app 3.1.5 for iOS/iPadOS.
• Apple intros global developer resource for labs, sessions, & workshops .
• Over 100 new podcasts launch on Apple Podcasts.
• Firefox 118.0.1 (critical rated security fix).
• Firefox ESR 115.3.1 (critical rated security fix).
• Firefox 118.0 (new features & 9 security fixes)
• Firefox ESR 115.3 (9 security fixes).
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 118.0 for iOS/iPadOS.
• MachineProfile 1.4.21 adds Sonoma support.
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
• LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.20.13.
• LG B3 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.20.21.
• LG BX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.50.50.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.