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Archive of September 20th to 24th, 2021 News Go to Current News Page
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macOS Catalina Security Update 2021-006 (Info & Download)
Available via software update or from the update download link below.
About the security content of Security Update 2021-006 Catalina lists a fix for XNU,
and notes "Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild".
Here's the Sept. 24 posted Security Update 2021-006 Catalina Download (1.45 GB).
(After installing Security Update 2021-006, the Catalina build number is 19H1419.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's Catalina forum.
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iOS 12.5.5 Update (security fixes)
The iOS 12.5.5 release notes simply say:
"This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users."
Here's the article with details on security fixes in iOS 12.5.5, with a note "Apple is aware of reports that this issue may have been actively exploited". (Like earlier updates to newer OS versions.)
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HomePod Software Update 15
See About HomePod Software Updates for version 15 changes/new features.
(Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.)
Some problem reports in Apple's HomePod forum.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
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Safari 15, Xcode 13, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, Apple TV 7.8 released
(VPN or 3rd party Security software often has problems with OS or security updates.
Read Apple's article on VPN and 3rd party software issues.)
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Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR
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This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates (later first)
- If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS
- How to use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
- If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled
- Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service
- How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
"If you're using iOS or iPadOS 14.5 or later, you might now see the option to choose between two software update versions. This option allows you to choose between updating to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS 15 as soon as it's released, or continuing on iOS or iPadOS 14 while still getting important security updates for a period of time."
- iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are compatible with these devices
- iOS update and restore errors
- If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- if you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- If you see 'Unable to load remote content privately' at the top of an email
- Apple web server acknowledgements
- new format that no longer includes the domain that had a vulnerability fixed.
- Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device
- About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music
- (How to) Update HomePod
- Set up home theater audio with HomePod mini or HomePod and Apple TV 4K
- Upgrade to iCloud+
- iCloud+ plans and pricing
- Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan
- What happens to your iCloud storage plan when you sign up for Apple One
- What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage?
- What is Hide My Email?
- Learn more about Hide My Email and iCloud+
- How to Remove Activation Lock
- About security content of macOS Big Sur 11.6 (revised Sept 20)
- About the security content of Security Update 2021-005 Catalina (revised Sept 20)
- About the security content of iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8 (revised Sept 20)
- Set up an Apple Watch for a family member
- Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch
- Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch
- Workout types on Apple Watch
- How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
- If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Join Apple Arcade
- Play games with Apple Arcade
- Access your Apple Arcade gameplay data on all of your devices
- Use widgets on your iPad (with iPadOS 15)
- Use widgets on your iPhone and iPod touch\
- If your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo
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