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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.
 
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.)
 
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.)
 

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.
)
Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR
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