Studio Display Firmware Update 17:

• Adds support for zoom, recenter, and manual framing to the built-in camera.
• Minor stability improvements.

"Apple Service Utility is used to configure:

• Apple Studio Display after logic board and display repairs.
• Applicable iPhone models after TrueDepth Camera repair.

For more information about when Apple Service Utility may be needed, please refer to the repair manual for your intended repair."

System Requirements:
macOS Sonoma 14.0 or later.

• macOS Sonoma released (press release)
  
• macOS Sonoma Home Page.
  
• About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14 lists 61 CVEs Fixed.
  
  
• Apple's macOS Sonoma discussion forum.
  (if you rely on your Mac for work, I'd not install a '.0' new OS.)

• Info from about iPadOS 17.0.2 Update says:
  "Fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPad during setup."
  Apple's Security Releases page says "This update has no published CVE entries."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
  
  (iOS 17.0.2 originally released Sept. 22 for iPhone 15, then Sept. 26 for others.)
• Info from about iOS 17.0.2 Update:
  "Provides important bug fixes, security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup."
  Apple's Security Releases page says "This update has no published CVE entries."
  (You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)

• Easily open your iMovie project in Final Cut Pro for iPad and take advantage of advanced editing and effects.
• Adds support for log-encoded video recorded with iPhone 15 Pro.
• Fixes an issue where selecting an iMovie project in the Files app would sometimes result in the project not opening.
• Fixes an issue where exporting a video would sometimes result in displaying an incorrect "Storage Almost Full" error.

• Adds support for log-encoded video recorded with iPhone 15 Pro.
  
• Fixes an issue where selecting Share Video would sometimes result in an empty clip saved to Photos.

• Firefox 118.0.1 release notes lists a critical rated security fix,
  that Mozilla says is "being exploited in other products in the wild".
  
  
• Firefox ESR 115.3.1 release notes lists same security fix as Firefox 118.0.1 above.
  
  (Below are Firefox updates from September 26th.)
  
  
• Firefox 118.0 release notes lists new features, and 9 security fixes (1 Windows specific).
  (Also see Firefox for Enterprise 118 Release Notes.)
  
  
• Firefox ESR 115.3 release notes say "various security fixes & other quality improvements".
  
  
• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later version 118.0 (app store link)
  "Deeplinks sometimes don't happen when app has been in background for a long period of time".
  
  
• Firefox Focus: Privacy browser 118.0 for iOS/iPadOS 14 or later (app store link)
  - Bug fixes and technical improvements.

• CSS Nesting and the Cascade (WebKit blog)
  
  
• Apple introduces global developer resource for labs, sessions, and workshops
  
  
• Over 100 new podcasts from top apps and services launch on Apple Podcasts

• Micromat MachineProfile version 1.4.21 (use in-app update check):
  - Updated for macOS 14 Sonoma support.
  - Updated location and machine identification strings.
  - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  
  
• Chrome 116.0.5845.228 Extended Stable Channel Update for Mac & Windows (Google)
  
  
• Chrome 117.0.5938.132 Stable Channel Update for Desktop (Google)
  - Includes 10 security fixes.
  
  
• LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.20.13
  - Post has change note and firmware update download pages.
  
  
• LG B3 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.20.21
  - Post includes list of new features & firmware download page.
  
  
• LG BX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.50.50
  - applicable models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
  - post includes change info & firmware download page.

• What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma
  - As of post tine, covers version 14.0. (No updates yet.)
  
  
• macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers
  
  
• How to reinstall macOS
  
  
• How to download and install macOS
  - Covers macOS 14 Sonoma to OS X Lion 10.7.
  
  
• How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS
  - macOS Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, El Capitan.
  
  
• If your Mac starts up to a blank screen
  
  
• If your Mac doesn't turn on
  
  
• Find out which macOS version your Mac is using
  - added macOS Sonoma 14.0.
  
  
• How to erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings
  
  
• Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
  
  
• Available trusted root certificates for Apple operating systems
  
  
• Two-factor authentication for Apple ID
  
  
• System requirements for iCloud
  
  
• How to Share iCloud+ with your family
  
  
• Which iCloud.com features are available in the browser on your device
  
  
• About Automatic Verification
  
  
• Use Low Power Mode to save battery life on your iPhone or iPad
  
  
• About firmware updates for AirPods

September 18th to 22nd, 2023 News Archive
• Safari 16.6.1 for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (security fix).
• macOS Ventura 13.6 (many security fixes).
• macOS Monterey 12.7 (many security fixes).
• iOS 17.0.2 (data transfer bug fix).
• iOS 17.0.1 & iPadOS 17.0.1 (security fixes).
• watchOS 10.0.1 & watchOS 9.6.3 (important security fixes).
• iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7 (many security fixes).
• Updates to Pages, Numbers & Keynote apps for Mac and iOS/iPadOS.
• Safari Technology Preview 179.
• Final Cut Pro 10.6.9, Compressor 4.6.6, Motion 5.6.6 updates.
• Final Cut Pro for iPad version 1.2.
• Apple Pro Video Formats 2.2.7 Update & Download.
• GarageBand 2.3.15 for iOS/iPadOS 17.
• HomePod Software Update 17.
• Little Snitch 5.7.1 Update.
• Safari 17.0 Webkit Features.
• Xcode 15.0 released.
• OS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, & watchOS 10 (w/Security fixes).
• Apple PR on new iCloud+ Plans and iPhone 15/Watches availability.
• Microsoft Office for Mac v16.77.1 (new features/security fixes).
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
  - very long list related to new software updates.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.