The first round of updates for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and all the other platforms was released this week. They contain many fixes and a few more features. Apple also released the betas for the ‘.2’ releases.
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⚙️Apple Platform Updates — October 2023
macOS
- macOS Sonoma 14.1 (22B74): What’s new, Developer Release Notes, Security, Enterprise
- macOS Ventura 13.6.1 (22G313): Security
- macOS Big Sur 12.7.1 (21G920): Security
- Safari 17.1: WebKit Features, Developer Release Notes, Security
- Apple Business Manager release notes
- Apple School Manager release notes
iOS and iPadOS
- iOS 17.1: About, Enterprise
- iPadOS 17.1: About, Enterprise
- iOS and iPadOS 16.6: Developer Release Notes, Security
- iOS and iPadOS 16.7.2: Security
- iOS and iPadOS 15.8: Security
Guides
- Apple Platform Deployment: Welcome, What’s new, Document revision history
- Apple Business Essentials: Welcome, Document revision history
Other Platforms
- watchOS 10.1: About, Developer Release Notes, Security
- tvOS 17.1: About, Developer Release Notes, Security
- HomePod Software 17.1: About
- Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.7: What’s new
Community
- macOS Sonoma 14.1 Update (23B74) is LIVE! What’s New? – Mr. Macintosh
- Apple has released Sonoma 14.1 update, and security updates to Ventura and Monterey – Howard Oakley
- What has changed in the macOS Sonoma 14.1 update? – Howard Oakley
🔐Security and Privacy
- What is the macOS Security Compliance Project? – Andrea Pepper, SimpleMDM
- Hackers can force iOS and macOS browsers to divulge passwords and much more – Dan Goodin, Ars Technica
🔨Support and HowTos
- Where Safari hides and bundled apps crash – Howard Oakley
- Preparing installer packages for installation using MDM commands – Rich Trouton
🤖Scripting and Automation
- App Auto-Patch: A Complete Guide to Automated Application Patching for macOS – Rob J. Schroeder
- Beefy-Joe/ElevateToAdmin30MinutesJamf Provides temporary admin access for a standard user via Jamf Self Service
♻️Updates and Releases
- super v4.0.0
- Recipe Robot 2.3.1
- JamfCheck v1.5
- Setup Your Mac 1.13.0
- Fusion 13.5 – VMware Fusion Blog
📺To Watch
- How to configure Postman for Jamf Pro and Classic APIs – JP-CPE, YouTube
- October 2023: MacAdmins Meeting Archived Presentations and Slides Online – Marriott Library, Apple Infrastructure
- Welcome All Pings – Command-Control-Power
🎧To Listen
- Ben Greisler on Zen and the Art of Motorcycle (and Mac) Maintenance – Mac Admins Podcast
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Apple @ Work Podcast, 9to5Mac
📚Support
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