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Apple Updates | Guides & Tips | Wi-Fi Firmware Updates | Mac Wi-Fi Upgrades & Networking | |
(Software & Hardware) |
Topic-based Tips/How-To Guides for Macs and iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/tvOS devices - software and hardware. Includes Troubleshooting & Guides on AirPlay, AirPrint, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt, HDMI, Audio, Video, TVs, USB, Apple Display Adapters, Home Sharing, iTunes, iCloud, Reinstalling macOS, Restoring a Mac, Apple TV, iPads, iPhones, Apple Watch, HomePod, AirPods and more. |
Some MacOS Updates below include Download pages. (Combo & Delta where available.) * Some OS Updates include new Firmware, which won't update if booted from a RAID drive. And newer Mac firmware updates won't install if the internal SSD isn't from Apple. (For full installers of current and older versions, see Apple's How to download & install macOS.) Check the Recent Updates page for Apple Betas, App Updates and other Software.
Advice on Apple Operating System Updates | |
| (Nov 21, 2024) Download available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma. | |
for macOS Ventura & Sonoma |
(Nov 19, 2024) "This update provides important bug fixes and security updates". See link for info on 2 security fixes. |
| (Nov 19, 2024) See link for info on 2 security fixes. (Apple notes both have reportedly been exploited on Intel-based Macs.) | |
| (Nov 19, 2024) See link for info on 2 security fixes. | (Nov 19, 2024) See link for info on 2 security fixes. |
| (Nov 19, 2024 See link for info on 2 security fixes. fixes. | |
for Mac & iPad |
(Nov 13, 2024) See post for info on Logic Pro 11.1 for Mac & v2.1 for iPad. |
| (Nov 13, 2024) Stability improvements and bug fixes. (For iOS/iPadOS 18.1 or later) | |
for Mac & iPad |
(Nov 13, 2024) See post for info on Final Cut Pro 11.0 for Mac & v2.1 for iPad. |
| (Nov 13, 2024) See post for release notes list of enhancements and fixes. | |
| (Nov 13, 2024) See post for release notes list of improvements and fixes. | |
| (Nov 13, 2024) See post for details and download | |
7B21 and 7B20 |
(Nov 11, 2024) For AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models. |
for macOS Ventura & Sonoma |
(Oct 29, 2024) See link for info on 4 security fixes and WebKit features in Safari 18.1. |
| (Oct 29, 2024) See link for the release notes for version 18.1 update. | |
| (Oct 28, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 60 security fixes. (FYI: Oct. 30th Developer releases page listed macOS 15.1 build 24B2083.) | |
| (Oct 28, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 46 security fixes. | |
| (Oct 28, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 43 security fixes. Also includes details on a firmware update for M1 Mac mini. | |
| (Oct 28, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 28 security fixes.. | (Oct 28, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 17 security fixes. |
| (Oct 28, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 16 security fixes. | |
| (OCt 28, 2024) See link for info on 14 security fixes. | |
| (Oct 28, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 20 security fixes. | |
| (Oct 28, 2024) See post for details. (Requires macOS 14.5 or later.) | |
| (Oct 24/29, 2024) AirPods 4 & AirPods Pro 2 models. Enables 3 new features - a Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection. See link for release notes. | |
| (Oct 23, 2024) For AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, & AirPods Max (Lightning). | |
for macOS Ventura & Sonoma |
(Oct 4, 2024) See link for info. |
| (Oct 4, 2024) See link for release notes list of fixes. | |
| (Oct 4, 2024) See post for release notes list of fixes. Includes security fixes for Passwords & Audio capture in Messages. | |
| (Oct 4, 2024) See link for release notes list of fixes. | |
| (Oct 4, 2024) See link for release notes list of fixes. | |
| (Sept 26, 2024) See post for firmware 7A305 release notes. | |
| (Sept 18, 2024) See post for firmware 7A304 & 7A302 release notes. | |
| (Sept 17 2024) See post for details. (Requires macOS 14.5 or later.) | |
version 14.2 Update |
(Sept 17, 2024) What's new in version 14.2 iWork apps for Mac & iOS/iPadOS. (Requires macOS 14.0 or later, iOS/iPadOS 17.0 or later.) |
for macOS Ventura & Sonoma |
(Sept 16, 2024) See link for release notes and info on security fixes. Also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 18.0 |
| (Sept 16, 2024) See link for press release and info on security fixes. | |
| (Sept 16, 2024) See link for info on 37 security fixes. | |
| (Sept 16, 2024) See link for info on 30 security fixes. (Includes info on M1 Mac mini firmware update.) | (Sept 16, 2024) See link for info on 16 security fixes. | (Sept 16, 2024) See link for info and details on security fixes. |
| (Sept 16, 2024) See link for info and details on security fixes. | |
| (Sept 16, 2024) See link for info and details on security fixes. | |
| (Sept 16, 2024) See link for info and details on security fixes. | |
| (Sept 16, 2024) See link for the release notes in version 18 update. | |
| (Sept 10, 2024) See post for firmware release notes relating to new OS versions. | |
| (Aug 19, 2024) Fixes an issue that may prevent access to Apple Fitness+. | |
| (Aug 19, 2024) Fixes an issue that may prevent access to Apple Fitness+. | |
for Mac & iPad |
(Aug 13, 2024) See post for info on Final Cut Pro 10.8.1 for Mac & v2.0.1 for iPad |
| (Aug 13, 2024) See post for release notes info on bug fixes. | |
| (Aug 7, 2024) Fixes issue enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection. | |
| (Aug 7, 2024) Fixes issue enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection. | |
| (Aug 7, 2024) Fixes issue enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection. (On Aug. 19, Developer releases page lists a later build 21G101 of these updates.) | |
| (Aug 7, 2024) Fixes issue enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey |
(July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 9 security fixes. (Also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 17.6.) |
| (July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 69 security fixes. | |
| (July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 45 security fixes. (Also info on a M1 Mac Mini firmware update.) | |
| (July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 41 security fixes. | |
| (July 29, 2024) See link release notes and info on 35 security fixes. | |
| (July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 26 security fixes. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
| (July 29, 2024) These updates contain important security fixes. (Despite no published CVE entries, usually older OS updates are to fix security issues.) | |
| (July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 29 security fixes. | |
| (July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 19 security fixes. | |
| (July 29, 2024) See link for release notes and info on 19 security fixes. | |
| (July 29, 2024) Includes performance and stability improvements. | |
| (June 26, 2024) See post for details - includes Bluetooth security fix. | |
for Mac & iPad |
(June 20, 2024) See post for info on Final Cut Pro 10.8 for Mac & v2.0 for iPad |
| (June 20, 2024) See post for release notes list of improvements and fixes. | |
| (June 20, 2024) See post for release notes list of enhancements and fixes. | |
version 14.1 Update |
(June 10, 2024) What's new in version 14.1 iWork apps for Mac & iOS/iPadOS. (Requires macOS 13.0 or later, iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later.) |
| (June 10, 2024) See link for release notes, includes 21 security fixes. | |
| (May 21, 2024) See link for release notes info on bug fixes. | |
| (May 20, 2024) See link for release notes info on a bug fix. | |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey |
(May 13, 2024) See link info on a WebKit security fix. (Also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 17.5.) |
| (May 13, 2024) See link for details on bug fixes and 22 security fixes. | |
| (May 13, 2024) See link for info on 3 security fixes, one that may have been exploited. (Also info on a M1 Mac Mini firmware update.) | |
| (May 13, 2024) See link for info on 2 security fixes. | |
| (May 13, 2024) See link for details and info on 15 security fixes. | |
| (May 13, 2024) See link for info on 2 security fixes. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
| (May 13, 2024) See link for details and info on 6 security fixes. | |
| (May 13, 2024) See link for details and info on 5 security fixes. | |
| (May 13, 2024) Includes performance and stability improvements. | |
| (May 13, 2024) See post for details on this major update. | |
version 2.0 |
(May 13, 2024) See post for details on this major update. (Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later and a device with the A12 Bionic chip or later.) |
for iOS/iPadOS 17 |
(May 14, 2024) Stability improvements and bug fixes. (For iOS/iPadOS 17.4 or later) |
| (May 13, 2024) Bug fixes and improved stability. (Requires macOS 14.0 or later.) | |
| (April 30, 2024) See post for improvements and fixes. | |
| (April 10, 2024) Release notes say it includes (unspecified) bug fixes. | |
Firmware Update 6A325 |
(April 2, 2024) Firmware update 6A325 has "Bug fixes and other improvements". |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey |
(March 25, 2024) See link for release notes and info on a security fix. |
| (March 25, 2024) See link for details on bug fixes and 2 security fixes. | |
| (March 25, 2024) See link for info on 2 security fixes. | |
| (March 21, 2024) See link for details and info on 2 security fixes. | |
| (March 21, 2024) See link for details and info on 2 security fixes. | |
| (March 21, 2024) See link for details and info on 2 security fixes. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
(includes security fix) |
(March 13, 2024) Release notes lists "stability improvements and bug fixes", but this update also includes a security fix for CVE-2024-23300. |
Browser Benchmark |
(March 11, 2024) Apple's WebKit blog article on Speedometer version 3.0. |
| (March 11, 2024) Used to configure Apple Studio Display after logic board and display repairs, and applicable iPhone models after TrueDepth Camera repair. | |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey |
(March 7, 2024) See link for info on security fixes. (6 CVEs fixed.) Also includes an article on WebKit features in Safari 17.4. |
| (March 7, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. (68 CVEs fixed, 2 that may have been exploited.) Also includes info on Sonoma for Enterprise changes. | |
| (March 7, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. (26 CVEs fixed, 1 that may have been exploited.) Also info on M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update. | |
| (March 7, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. (26 CVEs fixed, 1 that may have been exploited.) | |
| (March 7, 2024) See link for details including security fixes. (16 CVEs fixed, 2 that may have been exploited.) | |
| (March 7, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. (24 CVEs fixed, 2 that may have been exploited.) | |
| (March 7, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. (24 CVEs fixed, 2 that may have been exploited.) | |
| (March 7, 2024) Enables Siri to learn your preferred media service, and also includes performance and stability improvements. | |
| (March 5, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. Article on security fixes revised March 7th to add many more CVEs. | |
| (March 5, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. Article on security fixes revised March 7th to add many more CVEs. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
| (March 5, 2024) The release notes mention unspecified "important bug fixes". (Despite no published CVE entries, usually older OS updates are security related fixes.) | |
| (Feb 12, 2024) Bug fixes & adds an option to reset your device if passcode is forgotten. | |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey |
(Feb 9, 2024) Includes unspecified bug fixes. (Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries") |
| (Feb 8, 2024) Includes a typing bug fix and an encrypted emails related change. | |
| (Feb 8, 2024) Includes bug fix for duplicate or overlapped text while typing. | |
| (Feb 8, 2024) Includes unspecified "improvements and bug fixes". | |
(security fix) |
(Jan 31, 2024) WebKit fix for CVE-2024-23222. (Same fix is in Jan. 22 OS updates.) |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey |
(Jan 22, 2024) Includes 4 security fixes, and unspecified bug fixes. Link also has an article on new WebKit features in Safari 17.3. (Installed Jan. 22, but Safari 17.3 appeared again a week later in Software Update.) |
| (Jan 22, 2024) See link for details (includes 17 security fixes). | |
| (Jan 22, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. Also info on M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update. | |
| (Jan 22, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Jan 22, 2024) New security measures with Stolen Device Protection & security fixes. | |
| (Jan 22, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
(security fixes) |
(Jan 22, 2024) Fixes 2 vulnerabilities that Apple says may have been exploited. |
| (Jan 22, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Jan 22, 2024) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Jan 22, 2024) This update includes performance and stability improvements. | |
Firmware Update 6A321 |
(Jan 17, 2024) Firmware update 6A321 has "Bug fixes and other improvements". |
| (Jan 11, 2024) See article for details on a Bluetooth vulnerability fix. (Use Software Update check to install the firmware update.) | |
(browser benchmark) |
(Jan 10, 2024) See link for details on Motion Mark Browser Benchmark v1.3. |
| (Jan 8, 2024) Adds visionOS SDK support for creating Apple Vision Pro Apps. (Requires macOS 13.5 or later.) | |
| (Dec 21, 2023) See link for details on two fixes in this update. | |
| (Dec 19, 2023) "Provides important bug fixes and security updates." | |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey |
(Dec 19, 2023) "Provides important bug fixes and security updates." |
| (Dec 19, 2023) "This update provides important bug fixes." | |
| (Dec 19, 2023) Fixes issue where built-in Apple apps that were deleted may not reinstall. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
Firmware Update 6A317 |
(Dec 19, 2023) Firmware update 6A317 has "Bug fixes and other improvements". |
| (Dec 11, 2023) Adds support for manually triggering Xcode Cloud workflows. (Requires macOS 13.5 or later.) | |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey (security fixes) |
(Dec 11, 2023) Safari 17.2 includes two important security fixes. There's also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 17.2. |
| (Dec 11, 2023) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Dec 11, 2023) See link for details and info on security fixes. Also info on M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update. | |
| (Dec 11, 2023) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Dec 11, 2023) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Dec 11, 2023) See link for details and info on security fixes. (This update won't appear on devices that are iOS 17/iPadOS 17 compatible.) | |
| (Dec 11, 2023) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Dec 11, 2023) See link for details and info on security fixes. | |
| (Dec 11, 2023) This update includes performance and stability improvements. . | |
| (Dec 7, 2023) Release notes has a detailed list of improvements & fixes. | |
| (Dec 5, 2023). See link for release notes list of improvements. | |
Firmware Update 6B34 |
(Dec 5, 2023) Firmware update 6B34 has "Bug fixes and other improvements". |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey (security fixes) |
(Nov 30, 2023) Fixes 2 vulnerabilities that may have been exploited. |
(bug & security fixes) |
(Nov 30, 2023) Fixes 2 vulnerabilities that may have been exploited. |
(includes bug fixes) |
(Nov 30, 2023) Fixes 2 vulnerabilities that may have been exploited. |
| (Nov 30, 2023) Faster HEVC & H.264 exports with macOS Sonoma and a Mac with M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, or M3 Max. | |
for Mac & iPad |
(Nov 30, 2023) See post for details and release notes on Final Cut Pro version 10.7 for macOS and Final Cut Pro version 1.3 for iPad. |
| (Nov 30, 2023) See post for a list of changes and fixes in Motion 5.7. | |
| (Nov 30, 2023) See post for release notes list of enhancements and fixes. | |
| (Nov 30, 2023) See post for details and download | |
| (Nov 13, 2023) Supports new hardware, new features, and performance improvements. | |
Firmware Update 6B32 |
(Nov 9, 2023) Firmware update 6B32 has "Bug fixes and other improvements". |
(bug & security fixes) |
(Nov 7, 2023) See post for details. |
(bug & security fixes) |
(Nov 7, 2023) For MacBook Pro (2021 and later) and iMac (2023). See post for details. |
(includes bug fixes) |
(Nov 7, 2023) See post for details. |
(includes bug fixes) |
(Nov 7, 2023) See post for details. |
| (Nov 7, 2023) Fixes issue where HomePod speakers could respond slowly or fail to complete requests. (Post includes links on how to update and other HomePod related tips.) | |
| (Nov 6, 2023). This update includes stability improvements & bug fixes. | |
| (Nov 6, 2023) Release notes for detailed list of new features, fixes & improvements. | |
(includes security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes security fixes for 44 CVEs, enhancements, and bug fixes. Also what's new for enterprise with macOS Sonoma 14.1. |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey (security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Security fixes for 4 CVEs. Also article on WebKit Features in Safari 17.1. |
(security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes security fixes for 15 CVEs. Also what's new for enterprise in macOS Ventura 13.6.1. (And M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update.) |
(security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes security fixes for 11 CVEs. |
(with security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes security fixes for 21 CVEs and other improvements. (Also see what's new in enterprise with iOS 17.1 & iPadOS 17.1 updates.) |
(security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes security fixes for 17 CVEs. |
(bug & security fix) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes fix for a vulnerability that Apple says may have been exploited. (The release notes also mention unspecified bug fixes.) | (security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes security fixes for 4 CVEs. |
(includes security fixes) |
(Oct 25, 2023) Includes new features, improvements, bug fixes and 11 security fixes. |
| (Oct 25, 2023) See post for release notes list of changes in HomePod 17.1. (Post includes links on how to update and other HomePod related tips.) | |
| (Oct 18, 2023) Fixes an issue that could extend the Simulator launch time when executing a test, and provides improved stability. (Requires macOS 13.5 or later.) | |
Firmware Update 6A305 |
(Oct 18, 2023) Firmware update 6A305 has "Bug fixes and other improvements". |
(security fixes) |
(Oct 10, 2023) Provides 2 important security fixes, one that Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6. |
Firmware Update 6A303 |
(Oct 10, 2023) Firmware update 6A303 has "Bug fixes and other improvements". |
for Mac & iPad |
(Oct 5, 2023) Final Cut Pro version 10.6.10 for macOS includes 2 bug fixes, and Final Cut Pro version 1.2.1 for iPad includes 1 bug fix. |
| (Oct 5, 2023) See post for info on a bug fix in Motion version 5.6.7. | |
| (Oct 5, 2023) Fixed bug that caused some titles & transitions to have incorrect animations. | |
(bug and security fixes) |
(Oct 4, 2023) See post for release notes and articles on important security fixes. (iOS 17.0.3 lists a fix for overheating issue that was reported earlier with iPhone 15.) |
Firmware Update 17 |
(Sept 26, 2023) Adds support for zoom, recenter, and manual framing to the built-in camera. Also "Minor stability improvements". (Requires macOS Sonoma 14 or later.) |
for macOS Ventura & Monterey (security fixes) |
(Sept 26, 2023) Safari 17 includes new features, and also security fixes for 5 vulnerabilities, one that Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited. |
| (Sept 26, 2023) Press release, home page and article on security fixes (61 CVEs listed). | |
(bug and security fixes) |
(Sept 26, 2023) "Includes bug fixes & important security updates for your Apple Watch". |
(data transfer bug fix) |
(Sept 26, 2023) Fixed a bug that prevented transferring data from another iPad during setup. (iOS 17.0.2 below also had a data transfer bug fix.) |
| (Sept 22, 2023) "This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup." (Original release Sept. 22 for iPhone 15, re-listed Sept. 26 for other compatible models.) | |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (security fix) |
(Sept 21, 2023) See post for details a WebKit security fix that Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited. |
(security fixes) |
(Sept 21, 2023) See post for details on security fixes that Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited. (Article updated Sept. 26 to add 13 more CVEs fixed.) |
(security fix) |
(Sept 21, 2023) See post for details security fixes that Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited. (Article updated Sept. 26 to add 13 more CVEs fixed.) |
| (Sept 21, 2023) See post for details on security fixes that Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited. | |
| (Sept 21, 2023) See post for details on security fixes that Apple is aware of a report may have been actively exploited. (Article updated Sept. 26 to add 13 more CVEs fixed.) | |
(security fixes) |
(Sept 21, 2023) See post for links to articles on security fixes in these updates. Apple is aware of reports these issues may have been actively exploited. |
and Motion updates |
(Sept 19, 2023) Post has Final Cut Pro 10.6.9, Compressor 4.6.6, Motion 5.6.6 release notes. (App store notes these updates require macOS 13.4 or later.) |
for iOS/iPadOS 17 |
(Sept 19, 2023) Includes stability improvements and bug fixes. |
| (Sept 18, 2023) See post for release notes list of changes in HomePod 17. | |
| (Sept 18, 2023) See post for webkit blog article and how to get Safari 17.0 | |
| (Sept 18, 2023) This update fixes an issue that could prevent development when targeting devices running iOS 13. Xcode 14.3.1 includes Swift 5.8.1. (Xcode 14.3 had Swift 5.8.) | |
& watchOS 10 released |
(Sept 18, 2023) Apple press releases and articles on the many security fixes in the these new operating system upgrades. (Articles on security fixes posted Sept. 26.) |
| (Sept 12, 2023) See post for firmware update 6A300/6A301 release notes . | |
(ImageIO security fix) |
(Sept 11, 2023) See post for details on a ImageIO security fix. (Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
(ImageIO security fix) |
(Sept 11, 2023) See post for details on a ImageIO security fix. (Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
(ImageIO security fix) |
(Sept 11, 2023) See post for details on a ImageIO security fix. (Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
(ImageIO security fix) |
(Sept 7, 2023) See post for details on a ImageIO security fix. (Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
(ImageIO & Wallet security fixes) |
(Sept 7, 2023) See post for details on a ImageIO and Wallet related security fixes. Both that Apple is aware of a report they may have been actively exploited. |
(Wallet security fix) |
(Sept 7, 2023) See post for details on a Wallet related security fix that Apple is aware of a report it may have been actively exploited. |
(System Settings bug fix) |
(Aug 17, 2023) See post for details on a Location Privacy settings bug fix. |
| (Aug 15, 2023) Fixes an issue that prevented access to motion data for apps that use the Movement Disorder API to track symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. | |
| (Aug 1, 2023) Bug fix for an issue where video could freeze in the viewer. | |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (10 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) This update includes security fixes for 10 CVEs (vulnerabilities). (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 3 more CVEs.) FYI: Safari 16.6 appeared in software update again when I checked after above note. |
(bug fixes & 47 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. Apple is aware of reports some issues may have been actively exploited. (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 5 more CVEs.) |
(35 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. Apple is aware of reports some issues may have been actively exploited. (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 12 more CVEs.) |
(30 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. Apple is aware of reports some issues may have been actively exploited. (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 12 more CVEs.) Also info on updated M1 Mini Firmware version after macOS 11.7.9 install. |
(33 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. Apple is aware of reports some issues may have been actively exploited. (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 8 more CVEs.) |
(26 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. Apple is aware of reports some issues may have been actively exploited. (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 8 more CVEs.) | (includes 22 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. Apple is aware of reports some issues may have been actively exploited. (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 9 more CVEs.) |
(23 security fixes) |
(July 24, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. Apple is aware of reports some issues may have been actively exploited. (Security fixes article revised July 27, 2023 to add 12 more CVEs.) |
| (July 24, 2023) This update includes performance and stability improvements. (Post includes links on how to update and other HomePod related tips.) | |
| (July 18, 2023) Final Cut Pro 10.6.7, Compressor 4.6.5, and Motion 5.6.5 release notes. (All include several bug fixes.) | |
| (July 18, 2023) See post for info on video codecs and download page. | (July 12, 2023) Apple's posted a revised "c" version of these updates on July 12. These "Rapid Security Response" updates for macOS 13.4.1, iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 are to fix CVE-2023-37450 vulnerability, which may have been actively exploited. |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (important security fix) |
(July 10, 2023) Safari 16.5.2 fixes a webkit vulnerability (CVE-2023-37450). "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited". |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (important security fix) |
(June 21, 2023) Fixes CVE-2023-32439 that may have been actively exploited. (At post time Security article did not list Big Sur, but it was also for that version.) |
(important security fixes) |
(June 21, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. (Apple is aware of reports that these issues may have been actively exploited.) |
| (June 21, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fix. (Apple is aware of reports that these issue may have been actively exploited.) | |
(important security fix) |
(June 21, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fix. (Apple is aware of reports that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
| (June 21, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. (Apple is aware of reports that these issues may have been actively exploited.) | |
| (June 21, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. (Apple is aware of reports that these issues may have been actively exploited.) | |
| (June 21, 2023) Post includes release notes and info on important security fixes. (Apple is aware of reports that these issues may have been actively exploited.) | |
| (June 1, 2023) This update fixes an issue that could prevent development when targeting devices running iOS 13. Xcode 14.3.1 includes Swift 5.8.1. (Xcode 14.3 had Swift 5.8.) | (May 30, 2023) watchOS 9.5.1 includes unspecified "improvements and bug fixes". (Apple's Security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".) |
| (May 23, 2023) Final Cut Pro 10.6.6, Logic Pro 10.7.8, Compressor 4.6.4, and Motion 5.6.4 release notes. (Some have a VERY long list of new features/improvements & fixes.) | |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur (important security fixes) |
(May 18, 2023) Fixes 5 CVE's, including 3 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited". (Also article on WebKit features in Safari 16.5.) |
(bug & security fixes) |
(May 18, 2023) See post for info on bug and security fixes. (51 CVEs fixed. including 3 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited" |
(important security fixes) |
(May 18, 2023) See post for info on security fixes (29 CVEs fixed). |
(important security fixes) |
(May 18, 2023) See post for info on security fixes (25 CVEs fixed). Also info on updated M1 Mini Firmware version after macOS 11.7.7 install. |
(bug and security fixes) |
(May 18, 2023) See post for details. (39 CVEs fixed, including 3 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".) | (includes security fixes) |
(May 18, 2023) See post for info on new features, bug and security fixes. (tvOS 16.5 has 28 CVEs fixed, watchOS 9.5 has 32 CVEs fixed, both including 3 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".) |
(important security fixes) |
(May 18, 2023) See post for info on security fixes. (17 CVEs fixed, including 2 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited".) |
| (May 18, 2023) This update includes performance and stability improvements. | in Beats Firmware Update 5B66 (also in AirPods Firmware 5E133) |
(May 4, 2023) See post for details and corrected links about firmware updates. (Same security fix is in AirPods Firmware Update 5E133 released April 11, 2023.) |
(May 1, 2023) Apple released "Rapid Security Response" updates for macOS 13.3.1, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 via software update. Reportedly in response to an "Atomic macOS Stealer" malware threat. Post includes Apple article on Rapid Security Responses. |
| (Apr 12, 2023) "Includes performance and stability improvements". (Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".) | |
| (Apr 10, 2023) Fixes a vulnerability that may have been actively exploited. | |
| (Apr 10, 2023) Fixes a vulnerability that may have been actively exploited. | |
| (Apr 10, 2023) Fixes 2 CVE's that Apple is aware may have been actively exploited. | |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur |
(Apr 7, 2023) Security fix for a vulnerability Apple says may have been exploited. |
| (Apr 7, 2023) 2 Security fixes for vulnerabilities Apple says may have been exploited. | |
| (Apr 7, 2023) See linked page for release notes and important security fixes. | |
| (Mar 30, 2023) Includes 2 security fixes, Swift 5.8 and SDKs for iOS/iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, & macOS 13.3. Also "Command Line Tools for Xcode" v14.3. | |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur |
(Mar 27, 2023) Articles on Security fixes (2 CVEs) & WebKit Features in Safari 16.4. |
| (Mar 27, 2023) See post for list of bug security fixes. 58 CVEs fixed. (Some M2 mini owners still have Wi-Fi problems.) | |
(security fixes) |
(Mar 27, 2023) See post for details on 27 security fixes. Also fixed an issue where MDM Lock on a Mac with Apple T2 Security Chip could be bypassed. |
(security fixes) |
(Mar 27, 2023) See post for details on security fixes (25 CVEs fixed). Also info on M1 Mac Mini firmware version after macOS 11.7.5 update. |
| (Mar 27, 2023) See linked page for release notes and security fixes. | |
| (Mar 27, 2023) See linked page for release notes and security fixes. | |
| (Mar 27, 2023) See linked page for release notes and security fixes. | |
(security fixes) |
(Mar 27, 2023) 16 CVEs fixed, including CVE-2023-23529 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited". |
Firmware Update 16.4 |
(Mar 26, 2023) Adds support for in-field recalibration of the display using Pro Display Calibrator. Enables specific color workflows that may require custom calibration by an in-house spectroradiometer." Update includes a security fix. (Requires macOS Monterey 13.3 or later.) |
| (Mar 17, 2023) This update includes performance and stability improvements. | |
| (Mar 9, 2023) This update has 2 security fixes (CVE-2023-27960 & CVE-2023-27938). | |
| (Mar 6, 2023) Siri Remote bug fix for 3rd Generation Apple TVs. | |
| (Feb 16, 2023) A "Safari 16.3.1 Update" again after installing macOS 11.7.4 on a M1 Mini. This time it's shown as 16.3.1, with a later build number than the Feb. 13 update. FYI: Article on Security fixes revised March 16, 2023 to add 4 more CVEs. | |
| (Feb 15, 2023) "This update provides important security fixes". (Apple's Security Updates page says this update has no published CVE entires.) | |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur |
(Feb 13, 2023) Security fix for CVE-2023-23529 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited". (On Feb. 14, Apple revised "Safari 16.3.1" article to confirm Safari version is still 16.3, with later build numbers.) Update: Security fixes article revised March 16, 2023 to add 4 more CVEs. |
| (Feb 13, 2023) "Important bug fixes and security updates". 3 CVEs fixed, including CVE-2023-23529 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited". (Curious if this helps M2 mini owners that have Wi-Fi/Ethernet problems.) | |
| (Feb 13, 2023) Bug fixes & security fixes. 3 CVEs fixed, including CVE-2023-23529 that "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited". | |
| (Feb 13, 2023) includes general performance and stability improvements. (Article on security fixes lists CVE-2023-23524.) | |
| (Feb 13, 2023) Includes bug fixes and important security updates. (Article on security fixes lists CVE-2023-23524.) | |
| (Feb 13, 2023) Includes a bug fix related to Siri control of home accessories. | |
| (Feb 6, 2023) "General performance and stability improvements." (Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".) | |
| (Jan 24, 2023) See post for a list of new features and improvements. | |
(with security fixes) |
(Jan 24, 2023) General performance/stability improvements & security fixes (11 CVEs). |
| (Jan 23, 2023) Includes new features, bug fixes and security fixes. (18 CVE's fixed.) | |
(security fixes) |
(Jan 23, 2023) See post for details on security fixes. (18 CVEs fixed.) |
(security fixes) |
(Jan 23, 2023) See post for details on security fixes (8 CVEs fixed). (Users say this also fixes L2TP VPN problems seen after macOS 11.7.2 update). Also info on M1 Mac Mini firmware version after macOS 11.7.3 update. |
for macOS Monterey & Big Sur |
(Jan 23, 2023) See post for info on security fixes (3 webkit CVEs fixed.) Also an article on WebKit Features in Safari 16.3. FYI: Safari Favorites/Bookmark Icons removed after Safari 16.3 Update. |
| (Jan 23, 2023) Includes new features, bug fixes and security fixes. . | |
| (Jan 23, 2023) Includes new features, bug fixes and security fixes. | |
(security fixes) |
(Jan 23, 2023) See post for details on security fixes. (5 CVEs fixed.) FYI: This update will not appear on iPads that are compatible with iPadOS 16. (iOS 15.7.2 dropped support for iPhones that were iOS 16 compatible.) |
(WebKit security fix) |
(Jan 23, 2023) Includes critical security fix (CVE-2022-42856). (Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
| (Dec 20, 2022) "General performance and stability improvements". (Also listed as a required version to support Advanced Data Protection for iCloud.) | |
| (Dec 13, 2022) Includes new features, bug fixes and security fixes. (Includes Freeform and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud.) | |
(security fixes) |
(Dec 13, 2022) See post for details on security fixes. (13 CVEs fixed.) |
(security fixes) |
(Dec 13, 2022) See post for details on security fixes (10 CVEs fixed) & VPN issues. Also info on M1 Mac Mini firmware version after macOS 11.7.2 update. |
| (Dec 13, 2022) Includes new features, bug fixes and security fixes. . | |
| (Dec 13, 2022) Includes new features, bug fixes and security fixes. | |
(security fixes) |
(Dec 13, 2022) See post for details on security fixes. (18 CVEs fixed.) (FYI - reportedly this update will not appear on iPhones that are iOS 16 compatible.) |
| (Dec 13, 2022) Includes updated SDKs for new OS updates. | |
| (Dec 5, 2022) Supports new hardware, plus bug fixes & performance improvements. | |
(bug & security fixes) |
(Nov 30, 2022) Includes bug fixes and security fixes. |
Apple TV 4K 3rd Generation |
(Nov 16, 2022) Bug fix for problems installing Apps. tvOS 16.1.1 is for Apple TV 4K 3rd Generation only. |
(bug & security fixes) |
(Nov 9, 2022) Includes unspecified bug fixes and info on 2 security fixes. |
(bug & security fixes) |
(Nov 9, 2022) Includes unspecified bug fixes and info on 2 security fixes. |
(includes security fixes) |
(Nov 1, 2022) SDKs for iOS/iPadOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1, & macOS Ventura. See post for info on security fixes (4 CVEs fixed). |
(security fixes) |
(Oct 27, 2022) Includes important security fixes (18 CVE's fixed). (Apple notes one of the vulnerabilities reportedly has been actively exploited.) |
for Monterey & Big Sur |
(Oct 24, 2022) Includes security fixes (5 CVE's fixed). And also an article on WebKit features in Safari 16.1. |
| (Oct 24, 2022) See post for info on what's new and security fixes. (124 CVEs fixed.) | |
(bug & security fixes) |
(Oct 24, 2022) See post for articles on bug and security fixes. (10 CVEs fixed.) |
(security fixes) |
(Oct 24, 2022) See post for article on security fixes. (8 CVEs fixed.) As noted in the link, this "update" was as large as a complete macOS installer. |
tvOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1 |
(Oct 24, 2022) See post for details and articles on security fixes. (For CVE-2022-42827, "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.") |
| (Oct 24, 2022) Adds support for Matter, the new smart home connectivity standard. Also includes performance and stability improvements. | |
| (Oct 10, 2022) Several bug fixes and a Mail related security fix (CVE-2022-22658). | |
| (Oct 10, 2022) Several bug fixes and improvements. (See link for details.) | |
| (Sept 26, 2022) Fixes issue that prevented development with devices running iOS 15.7. | |
| (Sept 22, 2022) Provides bug fixes and important security updates. | |
| (Sept 22, 2022) Bug fixes for Apple Watch Ultra. | |
| (Sept 15, 2022) Lists several bug fixes for the new iPhone 14 models only. | |
(security fixes) |
(Sept 12, 2022) Includes important security fixes (8 CVE's listed). (Apple notes one of the vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited.) |
(security fixes) |
(Sept 12, 2022) Includes important security fixes (10 CVE's fixed). (Apple notes 2 of the vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited.) |
for Big Sur & Monterey |
(Sept 12, 2022) Includes important security fixes (4 CVE's fixed). And also an article on webkit features in Safari 16. |
| (Sept 12, 2022) Swift 5.7 & SDKs for iOS/iPadOS 16, tvOS 16, watchOS 9, Monterey. | |
| (Sept 12, 2022) Includes important security fixes (11 CVE's fixed). (Apple notes one of the vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited.) | |
| (Sept 12, 2022) See post for details. (Includes important security fixes.) (No iPadOS 16 release yet. iPadOS 16.1 coming is October per Apple.) | |
| (Sept 12, 2022) Includes general performance and stability improvements. | |
(WebKit security fix) |
(Aug 31, 2022) Includes critical security fix (CVE-2022-32893). (Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(Aug 18, 2022) Includes critical security fix (CVE-2022-32893). (Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.) |
(Security fixes) |
(Aug 17, 2022) Post has release notes and info on critical security fixes. (Apple is aware of reports that these issues may have been actively exploited.) |
| (Aug 17, 2022) Post includes release notes and info on critical security fixes. (Apple is aware of reports that these issues may have been actively exploited.) | |
Firmware Update 15.5 (19F80) |
(Aug 4, 2022) Update to fix audio issues. (Requires macOS Monterey 12.4 or later.) |
(many Security fixes) |
(July 20, 2022) Post has update release notes & long list of security fixes. |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(July 20, 2022) Info on security fixes and new Webkit features in Safari 15.6. |
(many Security fixes) |
(July 20, 2022) See post for info on the many security fixes in macOS 11.6.8. And updated M1 Mac mini firmware version after macOS 11.6.8 install. |
| (July 20, 2022) Info on security fixes, build number after installing, & update download. | |
| (July 20, 2022) More Siri voice recognitions, performance & stability improvements. | |
tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7 |
(July 20, 2022) Post includes release notes and info on many security fixes. |
| (June 9, 2022) To fix problems with Mail apps opening attachments in macOS 11.6.6. | |
| (June 2, 2022) See post for details. | |
| (May 25, 2022) "Addresses an issue where music could stop playing after a short time". | |
| (May 25, 2022) "Addresses an issue where music could stop playing after a short time". (Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".) | |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(May 16, 2022) Post has info on security fixes and new WebKit features in Safari 15.5. |
(Bug and Security fixes) |
(May 16, 2022) Post has release notes & long list of security fixes. (Over 70 CVE's.) |
Firmware Update 15.5 (19F77) |
(May 16, 2022) See post for details. (Requires macOS Monterey 12.4.) |
(Security Update) |
(May 16, 2022) Includes a very long list of security fixes. (Over 50 CVE's.) - Also see updated Mac mini M1 firmware version after macOS 11.6.6 install. |
| (May 16, 2022) See post for a long list of security fixes. (37 CVE's listed.) (With link to download Security Update 2022-004 Catalina & Update Build Number.) | |
| (May 16, 2022) "General performance and stability improvements". | |
| (May 16, 2022) Supports new OS updates and Includes 2 security fixes. | |
tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6 |
(May 16, 2022) Post includes release notes and info on many security fixes. |
| (April 11, 2022) Fixes a bug that could cause apps built with bitcode to crash. | |
(Bug and Security fixes) |
(March 31, 2022) Includes fixes for 2021 MacBook Pros can't update or restore to macOS 12.3, and bug fixes for some Thunderbolt, USB-C & Bluetooth problems. Hopefully solves the external display issues many had in Monterey 12.3. Also includes security fixes for vulnerabilities that have been exploited. |
tvOS 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1 |
(March 31, 2022) Release notes mention bug and security fixes, but no details. tvOS 15.4.1 says "stability improvements when setting up or restoring your Apple TV". Also includes security fixes for a vulnerability that has been exploited. |
| (March 31, 2022) See post for release notes info on bug fixes. | |
| (March 21, 2022) Supports new hardware, plus bug fixes & performance improvements. | |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(March 15, 2022) See post for details on security fixes and new features. |
(Security Update) |
(March 14, 2022) See post for release notes and long list of security fixes. This update adds Universal Control and more - see release notes. (FYI: Many reports of External Display problems after this update.) |
(Security Update) |
(March 14, 2022) Includes a long list of security fixes. See link for info on updated Mac mini M1 firmware version after 11.6.5 install. |
| (March 14, 2022) See post for a long list of security fixes. Download page for Security Update 2022-003 (Catalina) is dated March 16. | |
(with security fixes) |
(March 14, 2022) See post for info on changes and security fixes. |
tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5 |
(March 14, 2022) See release notes for changes. Also many security fixes. |
| (March 14, 2022) See post for info on changes/new features. | |
New WebKit Features |
(March 14, 2022) Over 70 additions to WebKit in Safari 15.4. |
Software version 7.9 |
(March 14, 2022) Includes an undocumented security fix. (Apple's Security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".) |
(Security Update) |
(Feb. 14, 2022) See post for info (no details on security fixes). |
| (Feb. 14, 2022) See post for info (no details on security fixes). Post includes download link for macOS Catalina Security Update 2022-002 | |
| (Feb. 10, 2022) Fix for a vulnerability Apple says may have been actively exploited. (post includes the Safari 15.3 new build numbers after the update is installed.) | |
| (Feb. 10, 2022) Includes fix for a vulnerability Apple says may have been actively exploited. Also said to fix a Bluetooth battery drain during sleep. | |
and watchOS 8.4.2 |
(Feb. 10, 2022) See post for release notes & security fix for a vulnerability Apple says may have been actively exploited. |
| (Feb. 1, 2022) Release notes mention bug fixes but no specific details. | |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(Jan. 26, 2022) See post for info on security fixes. Includes a fix for the Safari indexDB data leak. (Safari 15.3 is included in the macOS Monterey 12.2 update.) |
| (Jan. 26, 2022) See post for release notes and security fixes. (Includes a fix for the Safari indexDB data leak.) | |
| (Jan. 26, 2022) See post for release notes and security fixes. Also info on macOS 11.6.3 M1 Mac mini firmware version update. | |
| (Jan. 26, 2022) See post for info on security fixes & update download link. | |
tvOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4 |
(Jan. 26, 2022) See post for release notes and security fixes. (Includes fixes for the Safari indexDB data leak and more.) |
| (Jan. 26, 2022) See post for info on changes/new features. | |
| (Jan. 12, 2022) See post for release notes and HomeKit related security fix. | |
| (Dec. 17, 2021) See post for details on bug fixes in Xcode 13.2.1. | |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(Dec. 15, 2021) See post for info on security fixes and new features. (Safari 15.2 is included in the macOS Monterey 12.1 update.) |
| (Dec. 13, 2021) Info on what's new and security fixes in macOS Monterey 12.1. | |
(security update) |
(Dec. 13, 2021) This update has a long list of security fixes. (Link also has info on M1 Mac firmware update version after macOS 11.6.2 install.) |
| (Dec. 13, 2021) See post for info on security fixes and download of the update. | |
| (Dec. 13, 2021) See post for info on changes and security fixes. | |
| (Dec. 13, 2021) See post for info on changes and security fixes. | |
| (Dec. 13, 2021) See post for info on changes and security fixes. | |
| (Dec. 13, 2021) See post for info on changes/new features. | |
| (Dec. 13, 2021) See post for details on Xcode 13.2. | |
| (Nov. 18, 2021) To address a charging issue with series 7 Watches. | |
| (Nov. 17, 2021) "Improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 & iPhone 13 models". | |
| (Nov. 4, 2021) Adds Monterey support, bug fixes & performance improvements. | |
| (Nov. 3, 2021) See post for info on a bug fix in HomePod 15.1.1 update. | |
| (Nov. 1, 2021) See post for info on changes in tvOS 15.1.1. | |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(Oct. 27, 2021) See post for info on security fixes in Safari 15.1. (Article on security fixes revised Nov. 4, 2021.) |
| (Oct. 26, 2021) See post for release notes & security fixes in these updates. (Article on security fixes revised Oct. 27, 2021.) | |
| (Oct. 26, 2021) See post for release notes & security fixes in this update. (Article on security fixes revised Nov. 4, 2021.) | |
| (Oct. 26, 2021) See post for release notes & security fixes in this update. (Article on security fixes revised Oct. 27, 2021.) | |
| (Oct. 26, 2021) See post for important security fixes in this update. | |
| (Oct. 25, 2021) Info on what's new and security fixes in Monterey 12.0.1. (The article on security fixes was revised on Nov. 4, 2021.) | |
(security update) |
(Oct. 25, 2021) See post for info on security fixes & M1 Mac firmware update. (The article on security fixes was revised on Oct. 27, 2021.) |
| (Oct. 25, 2021) See post for info on security fixes and download of the update. (The article on security fixes was revised on Oct. 27, 2021.) | |
| (Oct. 25, 2021) See post for details. (Supports new OS updates.) | |
| (Oct. 25, 2021) See post for info on changes in HomePod 15.1 update. | |
| (Oct. 11, 2021) See post for release notes (bug fixes) & important security fix. | |
| (Oct. 11, 2021) See post for release notes list of bug fixes. | |
| (Oct. 1, 2021) See post for release notes list of bug fixes. | |
| (Sept. 23, 2021) See post for info on security fix and download of the update. | |
(security fixes) |
(Sept. 23, 2021) See post for info on security fixes. (Spyware related.) |
| (Sept. 21, 2021) See post for info on changes in the HomePod 15 update. | |
for Big Sur & Catalina |
(Sept. 20, 2021) See post for info on security fixes and Safari discussions. (Updated with link to Apple forum post with a Safari 15 reinstaller.) |
| (Sept. 20, 2021) See post for info and security fixes. | |
tvOS 15, & watchOS 8 |
(Sept. 20, 2021) See post for release notes, new features & security fixes. |
(important Security fixes) |
(Sept. 13, 2021) See post for info on important security fixes. (Spyware related.) macOS 11.6 broke M1 Mac DVD Disc Playback, see DVD Player Fix using Rosetta. |
| (Sept. 13, 2021) See post for info on security fixes. (Spyware related.) Post includes download page for Security Update 2021-005 Catalina. | |
for Catalina & Mojave (important Security fix) |
(Sept. 13, 2021) Post has info on security fix & new build numbers. (Spyware related.) |
(important Security fixes) |
(Sept. 13, 2021) See post for info on security fixes. (Spyware related.) |
| (Aug. 11, 2021) Apple only lists "bug fixes" with no details on what's fixed. (Post includes notes from a M1 mini owner and some early feedback.) | |
(important Security fix) |
(July 29, 2021) See post for release notes and a security fix. (The same fix as in iOS 14.7.1/iPadOS 14.7.1 and macOS 11.5.1.) |
(important Security fix) |
(July 26, 2021) Includes fix for a vulnerability that reportedly has been exploited. |
(important Security fix) |
(July 26, 2021) Release notes and important security fix. (Same fix as macOS 11.5.1.) |
| (July 21, 2021) Info on changes, bug & security fixes. (Includes Enterprise changes.) (And tips on updating - using Safe mode boot, avoid addon security software, etc.) | |
| (July 21, 2021) Security Update 2021-004 Catalina & Security Update 2021-005 Mojave. (Added Download pages for the security updates posted Aug. 5th.) | |
(macOS Catalina & Mojave) |
(July 19, 2021) See post for details on security fixes in Safari 14.1.2 for macOS 14.x/15.x. |
tvOS 14.7 & watchOS 7.6 |
(July 19-21, 2021) See post for release notes and security fixes. |
| (July 19, 2021) See post for info on changes in the HomePod 14.7 update. | |
| (June 23, 2021) See post for info and download pages. (These are earlier OS X versions than in Apple's guide on how to get old versions of macOS.) | |
| (June 21, 2021) See post for info on bug fixes and improvements. | |
(security fixes) |
(June 14, 2021) See post for release notes & article on security fixes. |
| (June 2, 2021) Updated June 2nd with Download Pages for Security Update 2021-003 Catalina and Security Update 2021-004 Mojave. A long list of fixes in these updates. (Original May 24th updates had broken Kerberos.) | |
| (May 24, 2021) See post info on changes, bug fixes and a long list of security fixes. | |
(macOS Catalina & Mojave) |
(May 24, 2021) See post for info on security fixes in Safari 14.1.1 |
tvOS 14.6, & watchOS 7.5 |
(May 24, 2021) See post for release notes and (many) security fixes. |
| (May 24, 2021) Apple only lists "General performance and stability improvements". (HomePod Updates article added 14.6 on June 11, but update was released May 24th.) | |
(macOS Catalina & Mojave) |
(May 4, 2021) See post for info on security fixes in new builds of Safari 14.1 - New builds on May 4th. (Safari 14.1 originally released April 26th.) |
| (May 3, 2021) See post info on security fixes in macOS 11.3.1. Also info on M1 Mac firmware update and CVM Server crashes seem fixed after macOS 11.3.1 update. | |
iOS 12.5.3, watchOS 7.4.1 |
(May 3, 2021) See post for info on security fixes in these updates. |
| (April 26, 2021) See post for release notes list of new features, bug & security fixes. | |
| (April 26, 2021) See post macOS Server 5.11.1 changes and app store page. | |
| (April 26, 2021) See post for info on security fixes and download links for Security Update 2021-002 Catalina and Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. | |
tvOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4 |
(April 26, 2021) See post for release notes and security fixes. |
iOS 12.5.2, watchOS 7.3.3 |
(March 26, 2021) All include Security fixes related to malicious web content. |
| (March 8, 2021) See post for release notes/info on security fix for malicious web content. Includes notes on M1 mac mini no HDMI video after 11.2.3 update (fixed). (CVM Server crashes started in macOS 11.2 not fixed until macOS 11.3.1.) | |
(v.14610.4.3.1.7 & 15610.4.3.1.7) for macOS Catalina & Mojave |
(March 8, 2021) Security fix related to malicious web content. |
and watchOS 7.3.2 |
(March 8, 2021) Security fix related to malicious web content. |
| (Feb. 25, 2021) See post for release notes, plus a Safe Mode update tip. (Said to prevent damage to 2019 or later MacBook Pro & 2020 or later MacBook Air from some third-party, non-compliant powered USB-C hubs & docks.) | |
| (Feb. 15, 2021) Includes a fix for Apple Watch Series 5 & Apple Watch SE not being able to charge when put into Power Reserve mode. | |
| (Feb. 9, 2021) With info on bug & security fixes, plus Safe Mode tip. Fix for Battery charging with some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros. (Includes security fixes for Intel Graphics Driver and Sudo.) | |
Mojave Security Update 2021-002 |
(Feb. 9, 2021) 10.15.7 Battery charge fix for some 2016/2017 MacBook Pros. Also security fixes for Intel Graphics Driver in 10.15.7 & Sudo for both. Post includes download pages for these updates & Mojave App Store Problem Tip. |
Security Update 2021-001 for Catalina & Mojave |
(Feb. 1, 2021) See page for list of fixes and how to update. Post includes Download Pages for Security Update 2021-001 Catalina & Mojave. - Some users reported USB-C/Thunderbolt ports not working after macOS 11.2 update. - DVD Playback causes CVMServer Crashes in macOS 11.2/11.2.1 (M1 Mac Mini). |
| (Feb. 1, 2021) See page for article on security fixes in Safari 14.0.3. (Included in macOS 11.2, available for macOS Catalina & Mojave. | |
| (Jan. 26, 2021) See linked page for list of changes/new features. | |
tvOS 14.4 & watchOS 7.3 |
(Jan. 26, 2021) See post for release notes and security fixes. Apple says these OS updates fix an issue reported to have been actively exploited. |
| (Jan. 11, 2021) Fix Exposure Notifications incorrectly displays logging profile language. | |
| (Dec. 15, 2020) Version 14.3 includes "general performance & stability improvements". (Same note as the previous version 14.2.1 update.) | |
| (Dec. 14, 2020) macOS Big Sur 11.1 update info, and doc on security fixes in macOS 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, & Security Update 2020-007 Mojave. Includes Downloads of Security Updates for macOS Catalina & Mojave. FYI: See Tips for macOS 11.1 problems unlocking System Prefs, Touch ID not working, mounting encrypted drives, & problems installing on 2013/2014 13" MacBook Pros. | |
for macOS Catalina & Mojave |
(Dec. 14, 2020) Includes security fixes, available for macOS Catalina and Mojave. |
| (Dec. 14, 2020) See post for release notes and security fixes. | |
for macOS Catalina & Mojave |
(Nov. 13, 2020) Includes security fixes. |
| (Nov. 12, 2020) Details on Security Update 2020-006 for macOS Mojave & High Sierra. Download pages added for the Mojave and High Sierra 2020-006 Security Update. (Some High Sierra users said App Store apps crash after install via Software Update.) | |
| (Nov. 12, 2020) See post for Press Release, Details and Security Fixes. | |
Supplemental Update (Includes several security fixes) |
(Nov. 5, 2020) See post for info on security fixes and 2 download pages dated Nov. 11. (Includes Combo update with 3 fixes from original 10.15.7 release on Sept. 24th, 2020.) |
Supplemental Update (w/Safari 14 security fixes) |
(Oct. 1, 2020) The article on security content simply says "macOS 10.14.6 Supplemental Update for macOS Mojave includes the security content of Safari 14.0." |
Security Update 2020-005 for macOS Mojave & High Sierra |
(Sept. 24, 2020) Delta & Combo Update Downloads and list of fixes in macOS 10.15.7. Also info & downloads of Security Update 2020-005 for macOS Mojave & High Sierra. (Security Update 2020-005 Mojave was pulled due to problems, but later reposted.) |
Express and Time Capsule Firmware 7.8.1 (Security Update) |
(June 20, 2019) Info on 802.11n AirPort Extreme, Express and Time Capsule firmware update 7.8.1 that includes several security fixes. See post for details and how to install the firmware update. |
& Time Capsule Firmware 7.9.1 (Security Update) |
(May 31, 2019) Info on 802.11ac AirPort Extreme and 802.11ac Time Capsule firmware update 7.9.1 that includes several security fixes. See post for details and how to install the firmware update. |
Firmware Update 7.8 |
(Aug. 29, 2018) Info on 802.11N AirPort Express Firmware Update 7.8 that adds AirPlay 2 support. |
with Apple devices |
(Oct 2023) Includes list of Apple devices that support Wi-Fi 6E. Also WiFi 6E note in Network name section of recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers. |
| Apple guide on fixing Wi-Fi/Bluetooth problems caused by external devices. Often caused by USB devices. (Move the device and make sure cables are well shielded.) | |
| (Feb 2023) 2023 Mac Mini M2 & M2 Pro owner reports, notes, workarounds. and tips. (Updated Aug. 2023 with another tip from page 34 of Apple forum thread on problems.) | |
| (Feb 2023) 2023 Mac Mini M2 & M2 Pro owner reports, notes, workarounds, and tips. | |
"No Wi-Fi Hardware Installed" problem after upgrading |
After the macOS Mojave install, some users had no Wi-Fi (or Ethernet) hardware recognized. The tip has solved the problem for those affected. (It involves removing or renaming an old configuration file.) |
| Info/Links/Reports on Mac OS X compatible USB (3.0/2.0), PCIe and Mini-PCIe 802.11ac adapter cards with mac OS X drivers or native OS X (10.8.x and later) support. (Includes report with OS X Yosemite and Asus 802.11ac PCIe card in 2008 Mac Pro.) | |
| Mac user reports/performance tests/tips/info on 802.11n Base/routers (Apple Airport Extreme 802.11n, Linksys and D-Link 802.11n models), 802.11n enabler, chipset info on new Macs 802.11n adapters, 3rd party 802.11n adapters (one with mac drivers promised) and more. Also has links to Apple tech docs on 802.11n/Airport Extreme, USB drive support and more. (Includes link to Airport Extreme 802.11N take-apart/internal photos.) | |
| Reader reviews/feedback on various PowerLine network adapters and includes my short review of Netgear's XAVB1004 "Home Theater Internet Connection Kit" that includes a 4 port Ethernet switch. | |
and Wireless NAS |
Mac user feedback/tips/performance notes, features, etc. with many brands/models of NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. |
Ethernet Network Cards |
Reader reports PCI Ethernet cards that work in OS X (and those that don't work). Includes links to driver downloads for several low-cost 10/100 or GIgabit Ethernet cards. |
Mac User Feedback/Tips |
Mac/OS X user reports and tips on freeware VM VirtualBox - a free alternative to Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion. (Used to run Windows, Linux or OS X server as "Guest" OS's in macOS/OS X.) |
| User reports on OS X USB 3.0 PCI express cards - Low-Cost Vantec USB 3.0 PCI-e Card in Mac Pro 5,1 running macOS 10.13, Notes on some USB 3.0 Card/Driver Problems in OS X El Capitan and notes on USB changes in OS X 10.11, Low-Cost USB 3.0 and eSATA PCIe cards in Mac Pro 5,1 running OS X 10.10.5, Sonnet Allegro USB 3.0, the HighPoint RocketU USB 3.0 & Caldigit USB 3.0 + eSATA 3 Card. | |
| Info on why 2012 and later Mac Mini, iMacs (and some MacBook/Pros) power off (hibernate mode) after several hours in sleep despite running on A/C power. Includes PMSET tips for desktop Macs. (Battery powered notebooks should not disable safe sleep mode.) Per Apple, the automatic hiberate and power off feature was added in OS X mountain lion update years ago (see post) to comply with European Energy Standards. | |
| Tips to try if you're seeing HDCP errors despite your display being HDCP compatible. (Some older displays aren't, including some Cinema Displays.) With notes on mac OS X software/settings that can trigger HDCP errors like screen sharing & some screen capture software. | |
(Classic MacOS on Intel Macs) |
Reader reports, guides on using Sheep Shaver for Classic MacOS support for Intel CPU Macs. (Posted 2006, updated in 2012) |
Info on Twain SANE Drivers |
Feedback from OS X users on scanner support (including some working despite not being listed as supported) and troubleshooting tips plus notes using the alternative "Twain SANE" drivers for OS X. |
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