• About the security content of iOS 16.7.1 & iPadOS 16.7.1 lists 2 CVEs fixed, 1 that "Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6".
  
  
• Info from about iOS 16.7.1 Update:
  "provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 16.7.1 Update:
  "provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• Fixed games not loading on betsoft.com (bug 1856145)
• Fixed printing issues for some SVG images (bug 1853727)
• Fixed CORS XHR with authentication no longer working (bug 1855650)
• Fixed h264 WebRTC video not working in some contexts (bug 1855636)
• Fixed Firefox Translations not working on some pages (bugs 1841656 - 1855307)
• Stability fixes (bugs 1851991 - 1799326 - 1856637)

• Yamaha SR-X50A/SR-X40A/ATS-X500 AV Pre-Amp Firmware Update 1.2.05
  - See post for change notes and firmware download page.
  
  
• Oct. 10 Chrome 118.0.5993.70 Stable Channel Update for Mac & Linux (Google)
  - includes 20 security fixes.
  
  
• Oct. 10 Chrome 118.0.5993.69 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - See linked App store page for changes and user reviews.
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.78 (23100802).
  Oct. 10 version 16.78 release notes lists feature updates for Excel,
  and a security update for Office Suite (CVE-2023-36565).
  
  
• New Look for Playstation 5 this holiday season (Playstation Blog)
  Smaller, lighter PS5 with 1TB SSD. Digital PS5 has optional UHD disc drive add-on.

• How to free up storage space on your Mac
  
  
• Back up your Mac with Time Machine
  
  
• How to reinstall macOS
  
  
• Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon
  
  
• Adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port on your Mac
  
  
• How to use the function keys on your Mac
  
  
• How many displays can be connected to Mac Studio
  - added info on 2023 M2 Max and M2 Ultra models.
  
  
• How to download iOS 17
  
  
• How to download iPadOS 17
  
  
• About missing information after you restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iCloud Backup
  
  
• Turn Attention Aware features on or off on your iPhone or iPad Pro
  (was titled "About Attention Aware features on your iPhone or iPad Pro")
  
  
• About Apple USB power adapters (includes new USB-C models).
  
  
• If the sound from your wireless headphones cuts out or is distorted
  
  
• Listen with spatial audio for AirPods and Beats
  
  
• How to connect your AirPods and AirPods Pro to your iPhone
  
  
• Use Live Listen with AirPods or Beats
  
  
• Set up your replacement AirPods or charging case
  
  
• If you're asked to enter an AirPlay password on Apple TV
  
  
• Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty
  (originally titled "Vintage and Obsolete products".)
  
  
• How to use CarPlay with your iPhone
  
  
• Help your child set up a Mac
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements

October 2nd to 6th, 2023 News Archive
• Final Cut Pro 10.6.10 for macOS.
• Final Cut Pro for iPad version 1.2.1.
• Motion 5.6.7 update (bug fix).
• iMovie 10.3.10 for macOS.
• Safari Technology Preview 180.
• iOS 17.0.3 & iPadOS 17.0.3 Updates (bug and security fixes).
  
• iOS 17.0.3 lists fix for iPhone overheating.
• Logic Pro for iPad version 1.0.1
• Micromat TechTool Pro 18.1.1 (supports Sonoma)
• Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver v3.1.6 for macOS 11.x/12.x/13.x.
• Pixelmator Pro version 3.4.2 for macOS.
• iOS Pixelmator version 3.1.1.
• LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.33.80.
• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.33.80.
• LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.33.80.
• LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.50.50.
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.