• macOS host: VBoxHeadless no longer able to start VMs.
  (6.1.4/6.0.18 regression; bug #19706).
  
  
• macOS host: Fixed webcam passthrough and audio input on Mojave and newer by requesting authorization from the user (bug #19758).

"Xcode 11.7 is available in the Mac App Store and includes SDKs for iOS 13.7, iPadOS 13.7, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.6. The Xcode 11.7 release supports on-device debugging for iOS 8 and later, tvOS 9 and later, and watchOS 2 and later. Xcode 11.7 requires a Mac running macOS Catalina 10.15.2 or later.

New Features

• New Exposure Notification APIs provide additional information about potential exposures.

Interface Builder - Resolved Issues

• Fixed a bug where popups for constraints sometimes had no text on macOS 11."

Changes from the iOS 13.7 release notes:

"iOS 13.7 lets you opt-in to the COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system without the need to download an app. System availability depends on support from your local public health authority. For more information see covid19.apple.com/contacttracing.
This release also includes other bug fixes for your iPhone.
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices."

"iPadOS 13.7 includes bug fixes for your iPad.
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices."

• Added iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) support.
• Updated machine and location identification strings.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

Changes in Drive Scope version 1.2.9 (use in-app update check):

• Updated volume list to not display macOS 'PreBoot' volumes.
• Updated SMART attribute 188 value to be ignored by default.
• Updated Sparkle update framework to version 1.23.0.
• Added additional drive manufacturer company logos.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

• Apple Delays IPhone Ad Tracking Changes That Rattled Industry (bloomberg)
  
  
• Apple Support App version 4.1 (requires iOS 13.1 or later)
  - Add a pass to Wallet for easy check-in at more Genius Bar locations.
  - Easier to find Advisors in your preferred language in regions with multiple languages.
  - VoiceOver Accessibility improvements, including Search navigation, labels, & more.
  - Performance enhancements and bug fixes.
  
  
• iOS Chrome version 85.0.4183.92 (app store)
  
  
• Apple mistakenly approved a widely used malware to run on Macs (techcrunch)
  (A malicious Flash Installer. Apple says developer's account has been disabled.)
  
  
• App Review process updates (Apple Developer)

• About graphics card compatibility between Mac Pro models
  
  
• Apple's Vintage and obsolete products listing updated.

• DOOM & DOOM II Update (All Platforms) (bethesda.net)
  - Update for all platforms has QOL improvements, performance optimization, & more.
  (This update also adds widescreen rendering support and several fixes.)
  
  
• G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD Review (storagereview)
  
  
• Intel 11th Gen Core Tiger Lake: Up to 4.8 GHz at 50 W, 2x GPU with Xe (anandtech)
  
  
• Samsung 870 QVO SATA SSD Review (8TB) (storagereview)
  
  
• Introducing GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs (nvidia)
  
  
• 1TB LaCie Rugged SSD Review (storagereview)
  
  
• Sabrent USB 3.2 Tool-Free NVMe SSD Enclosure (storagereview)