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iOS 12.5.6 Update (WebKit security fix)
Released via software update. About iOS 12.5.6 mentions "important security updates".
Here's the details on security fixes in iOS 12.5.6.

"iOS 12 is not impacted by CVE-2022-32894

WebKit
Available for: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation)
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
WebKit Bugzilla: 243557
CVE-2022-32893: an anonymous researcher"

(CVE-2022-32893 fixes were also in Safari 15.6.1 (Big Sur/Catalina), macOS 12.5.1, OS 15.6.1, and iPadOS 15.6.1.)

Apple/Products related News and Updates

Pixelmator Pro version 2.4.6 (app store link, macOS 10.15 or later)
"adds a number of Type tool improvements, introduces new ways to replace different layers, brings better performance, and more." (See linked page for details.)
Xcode Cloud subscriptions now available (developer news)

This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

Topic based page of Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS Users.

Firefox 104.0.1, iOS Firefox 104, iOS Firefox Focus 104 Updates
(On Sept. 6th, Firefox 104.0.2 and iOS Firefox 104.1 were released.

Firefox 104.0.1 release notes says
"Addresses an issue with Youtube video playback that was affecting some users."
iOS Firefox version 104 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
- see linked App store page for changes.
iOS Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 104.0 for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later
- see linked App store page for changes.

Other News listing has Chrome Stable Channel/Extended Stable Channel & iOS updates.

Chrome Browser Updates for Mac and iOS

iOS Chrome browser 105.0.5195.100 for iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later (App store)
- see linked App store page for changes and user reviews.
Chrome 105.0.5195.102 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (google)
- Includes security fix for a zero-day vulnerability.
Chrome 104.0.5112.114 Extended Stable Channel Update (Mac & Windows) (google)

Other News, Software and Firmware Updates

Freeware VM VirtualBox 6.1.38 update.
See the Change Log for a list of fixes and improvements.
Yamaha RX-A8A/RX-A6A/RX-A4A Receivers Firmware Update 1.73
- adds VRR/ALLM support, Dolby/DTS cross format upmixing, Auro-Matic processing (RX-A6A/-A8A only) and Internet radio bug fix.
- post has links to firmware download page.
Yamaha RX-V4A/TSR-400, RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 Firmware Update 1.58
- adds support for VRR and ALLM gaming functions & internet radio bug fix.
- post has links to firmware download pages.

Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates & troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)

Previous News Archive Summary:

August 22nd to 26th, 2022 News Archive

Safari Technology Preview 152.
Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.14.
Firefox 104.0, Firefox ESR 102.2, and ESR 91.13 (w/Security fixes).
Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks.
Upcoming tax and price changes for apps and in-app purchases .
LG BX OLED TVs and LCD TVs 04.40.08 Firmware (new date on D/L page).
Sony Z9D and A1E TVs Firmware Update 6.7210.
Sony BRAVIA XR-55A95K QD-OLED TV Review.
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

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