You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.
(VPN or 3rd party Security software may cause problems with OS or security updates.
Apple's article on VPN and 3rd party software issues & the usual advice on updates.)

(2020) M1 Mini upgraded to macOS Ventura 13.6 from Big Sur
I upgraded a 2020 M1 Mini running Big Sur 11.7.9 to macOS Ventura 13.6.
M1 mini firmware version unchanged, still 8422.141.2 from the Big Sur 11.7.9 update.
But now the OS Loader is the same version number as the firmware.
(With Big Sur 11.7.9 it was 6723.140.2, never changed since the factory OS install.)

macOS Ventura seems faster that Big Sur. No regrets on the upgrade so far. (No 3rd party software installed.)

"This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup."

• About security content of iOS 17.0.1 & iPadOS 17.0.1 lists 3 CVEs fixed that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7".
  
  
• Info from about iOS 17 Updates on version 17.0.1 Update
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 17.0.1 Update:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."

• Info from about watchOS 10.0.1 says:
  "This update includes bug fixes and important security updates for your Apple Watch".
  Security fixes in watchOS 10.0.1 lists 2 CVEs, both that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7".
  (You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about watchOS 9.6.3 says:
  "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
  Security fixes in watchOS 9.6.3 lists 2 CVEs, both that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7".
  (You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)

• About security content of iOS 16.7 & iPadOS 16.7 lists 16* CVEs fixed, 3 that
  "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7".
  (* Article updated September to add 13 more CVEs fixed.)
  
  
• Info from about iOS 16.7 Update:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  0 (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
  
  
• Info from about iPadOS 16.7 Update:
  "provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)

• Pages for Mac version 13.2.
  - See what's new in Pages for Mac.
• Numbers for Mac version 13.2
  - See what's new in Numbers for Mac.
• Keynote for Mac version 13.2
  - See what's new in Keynote for Mac.
  
  
• Pages for iOS/iPadOS version 13.2
  - See what's new in Pages for iPhone and iPad.
• Numbers for iOS/iPadOS version 13.2
  - See what's new in Numbers for iPhone and iPad.
• Keynote for iOS/iPadOS version 13.2
  - See what's new in Keynote for iPhone and iPad.

• Final Cut Pro 10.6.9 (app store link).
  - See the release notes for a list of changes, improvements and fixes.
  - Also see What's new in Final Cut Pro for Mac.
  
  
• Compressor 4.6.6 (app store link)
  - See the release notes list of new features and fixes.
  - Also see What's new in Compressor 4.6.6.
  
  
• Motion 5.6.6 (app store link)
  - See the release notes list of enhancements and bug fixes.

"The Pro Video Formats package provides support for the following codecs that are used in professional video workflows:

• Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ*
• Apple Intermediate Codec
• Avid DNxHD® / Avid DNxHR® decoder
• AVC-Intra 50 / 100 / 200 / 4:4:4 / LT
• AVC-LongG
• XAVC
• XF-AVC
• XF-HEVC
• DVCPRO HD
• HDV
• XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
• MPEG IMX
• Uncompressed 4:2:2

* Requires a Mac computer that supports Metal: support.apple.com/en-us/HT205073"

"This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

- Siri support for AirPlay allows you to start an AirPlay session from your iPhone or iPad directly on your HomePod using just your voice, so you can play an even wider range of third-party music services on HomePod.

- New call controls enable you to mute or unmute a call on HomePod.

- Enhance Dialogue on HomePod (2nd generation) gives you the option to hear spoken voices more clearly over background sounds when paired with Apple TV 4K."

• Fixed a possible crash of the connection alert on macOS 14 Sonoma.
• Fixed incorrect English localization of network types shown in the Networks section of the configuration interface.
• Fixed a problem where settings changes made in Network Monitor were not preserved after quit on macOS 14 Sonoma.

• iOS 17 is available now
• iPadOS 17 is now available
• About the security content of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 lists 48 CVEs fixed.
• What's new for enterprise in iOS 17
• What's new for enterprise in iPadOS 17
  
  
• watchOS 10 is available now
• About the security content of watchOS 10 lists 37 CVEs fixed.
  
  
• tvOS 17 available now, bringing FaceTime to Apple TV 4K
• About the security content of tvOS 17 lists 34 CVEs fixed.

• iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 arrive worldwide
  
  
• Apple expands the power of iCloud with new iCloud+ plans

• Sept. 21 Chrome 117.0.5938.92 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (Google)
  
  
• Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.77.1 (Build 23091703).
  Sept. 19 version 16.77.1 release notes lists fixes for Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word.
  Sept. 12 version 16.77 release notes listed feature updates for Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Visio, & Word, plus fixes for Outlook, and security updates for Excel (CVE-2023-36766), Word (CVE-2023-36762), and Office Suite (CVE-2023-36767, CVE-2023-36768).
  (That update includes zero-day vulnerability fixes.)
  
  
• Sept. 16 Chrome 117.0.5938.108 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - See linked App store page for changes and user reviews.

• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using
  - added macOS Ventura 13.6 and macOS Monterey 12.7.
  
  
• If your iPhone or iPad won't update
  
  
• How to download iOS 17
  - corrected link to iOS 17 compatible iPhones.
  
  
• How to download iPadOS 17
  - corrected link to iPadOS 17 compatible iPads.
  
  
• How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad
  
  
• How to clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad
  
  
• Find your lost iPhone or iPad with Find My
  - was titled "if your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen".
  
  
• What is Screen Distance?
  - a new feature in iOS 17 & iPadOS 17.
  
  
• Temporarily use your old passcode when you forget your new passcode on iPhone or iPad
  
  
• How to Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Identify your iPhone model
  - added iPhone 15 models.
  
  
• Find the model number of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• Identify your Apple Watch
  - added new models.
  
  
• How to find the serial number or IMEI for your Apple Watch
  
  
• How to Change your Apple Watch band
  
  
• How to Fast charge your iPhone
  
  
• How to wirelessly charge your iPhone
  
  
• If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge
  
  
• About Optimized Battery Charging on your iPhone
  
  
• About the battery and performance of iPhone 11 and later
  
  
• How to use your MagSafe Charger with iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and iPhone 12 models
  
  
• Use Low Power Mode to save battery life on your iPhone or iPad
  
  
• How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad
  
  
• Apple Diagnostics: Reference (error) codes
  
  
• If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen
  
  
• About iOS 17 Updates
  
  
• About iPadOS 17 Updates
  
  
• (How to) Update your iPhone or iPad
  
  
• Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup
  
  
• Restore an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that needs a newer version of iOS or iPadOS
  
  
• If you can't update or restore your iPad
  
  
• If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch
  
  
• If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  
  
• If your iOS or iPadOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly
  
  
• How to use Siri on all your Apple devices
  
  
• How to Unpair and erase your Apple Watch
  
  
• System requirements for iCloud
  
  
• iCloud+ plans and pricing
  
  
• How to Share iCloud+ with your family
  
  
• How to Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan
  
  
• What happens to your iCloud storage plan when you sign up for Apple One
  
  
• Manage your iCloud storage
  
  
• What does iCloud back up?
  
  
• Manage your photo and video storage
  
  
• If songs are missing from your music library after you turn on Sync Library
  
  
• Set up a recovery key for your Apple ID
  
  
• About Lockdown Mode
  
  
• Manage and use your Apple ID
  
  
• About your Apple ID email addresses
  
  
• If you forgot your Apple ID password
  
  
• How to use account recovery when you can't reset your Apple ID password
  
  
• Set up an Apple Watch for a family member
  - Family Setup for family members who don't have their own iPhone.

September 11th to 15th, 2023 News Archive
• macOS Monterey 12.6.9 (ImageIO security fix).
• macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 (ImageIO security fix).
• iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9 (ImageIO security fix).
• AirPods Firmware Update 6A300/6A301.
• Apple Sept. 12 Event New Product Announcements.
• Mac Pixelmator Pro 3.4.1 Update.
• Apple TestFlight app for iPhone/iPad version 3.4.2.
• Firefox 117.0.1 (6 bug fixes and a security fix).
• Firefox ESR 115.2.1 (security fix).
• Firefox 117.3 for iOS/iPadOS (crash fix for iOS 14 devices).
• Playstation 5 System Software 23.02-08.00.00 (major update).
• Playstation 4 System Software version 11.0.
• Microsoft Office for Mac v16.77 (security fixes for Excel/Word/Office Suite).
• Sony Z9D, A1E, 2016-2019 TVs Firmware Update 6.7220.
• Geekbench 6.2 released.
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.