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macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 Update Released, Prevents USB-C Dock Damage Issue

Feb 25, 2021 - 2 Comments
macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 Update

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 for Mac users, the update aims to prevent damage to newer MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models that when using some third party USB-C hubs and docks. Due to the severe nature of the potential problem with MacBook Pro (2019 or later, Intel or M1) and MacBook Air … Read More

Beta 2 of MacOS 11.3 Released for Testing

Feb 17, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to install macOS Big Sur public beta

Mac users enrolled in the beta testing program for Macintosh system software can find macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 2 available to download. The beta build arrives a day after iOS 14.5 beta 2 and ipadOS 14.5 beta 2 for iPhone and iPad beta testers.

Beta 2 of iOS 14.5 & iPadOS 14.5 Released for Testing

Feb 16, 2021 - 1 Comment
iOS 14.5 beta 2

Apple has issued the second beta versions of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.5 to users who are involved in the respective beta testing programs.

macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 Update Released with Security & Bug Fixes

Feb 9, 2021 - 13 Comments
macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 update

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 as a small security and bug fix update for Mac users running Big Sur. The macOS 11.2.1 update resolves a security issue with sudo, and also resolves some battery charging issues with select MacBook Pro models. Separately, Apple also released macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update and macOS Mojave … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta 1 Released for Testing

Feb 2, 2021 - Leave a Comment

Apple has released the first beta version of macOS Big Sur 11.3 to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Mac system software. The new beta arrives a day after macOS Big Sur 11.2 update was released to the general public, and iOS 14.5 beta 1 and iPadOS 14.5 beta 1 were released for … Read More

Beta 1 of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 Released for Testing

Feb 1, 2021 - Leave a Comment

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.5. The new betas arrive not long after the final versions of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 became available to iPhone and iPad users. A first beta for macOS Big Sur 11.3 is not yet available, but is likely … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.2 Released for Mac

Feb 1, 2021 - 17 Comments
macOS Big Sur 11.2

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.2 for Mac users running macOS Big Sur. The new software update includes bug fixes and enhancements to the operating system, and is therefore recommended for all Mac users running macOS 11 Big Sur. Specifically, macOS Big Sur 11.2 is said to improve the reliability of Bluetooth connections, resolves … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC 3 Released for Testing

Jan 28, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to install macOS Big Sur public beta

Apple has released yet another macOS Big Sur 11.2 release candidate, this time versioned as macOS 11.2 RC 3. Users who are enrolled in the public beta and developer beta programs can find the latest RC 3 build available to download now. macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC 3 comes to Mac beta testers several days … Read More

iOS 14.4 & iPadOS 14.4 Update Released to Download for iPhone & iPad [IPSW Links]

Jan 26, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 14.4 and ipadOS 14.4

iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 have been released by Apple for eligible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. The software updates include various bug fixes resolving issues like the lagging keyboard, security enhancements, and minor feature adjustments, and are therefore recommended to all iPhone and iPad users running prior versions of iOS 14 or iPadOS … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC 2 Arrives for Testing

Jan 25, 2021 - Leave a Comment

Apple has released a second release candidate for macOS Big Sur 11.2 to those who are participating in the public beta and developer beta testing programs. macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC 2 arrives on its own, after the first release candidate was made available alongside RC builds for iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 last week.

Release Candidate of iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, MacOS Big Sur 11.2 Released to Beta Testers

Jan 21, 2021 - 2 Comments

Apple has issued Release Candidate versions of iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2, tvOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3 to users who are involved in the beta testing programs. Both developer beta and public beta testers can now access the release candidate builds of the various operating systems. A release candidate typically indicates a … Read More

Beta 2 of iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, MacOS Big Sur 11.2, Released for Testing

Jan 13, 2021 - 2 Comments

Apple has released the second beta versions of iPadOS 14.4 for iPad, iOS 14.4 for iPhone, MacOS Big Sur 11.2 for Mac, tvOS 14.4 for Apple TV, and watchOS 7.3 for Apple Watch. The new beta builds are available for both public beta and developer beta testers on any eligible device. While no major new … Read More

iOS 12.5.1 Released for Older iPhones with Exposure Notification Bug Fix

Jan 11, 2021 - Leave a Comment
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6S Plus

Apple has released iOS 12.5.1 for older iPhone models. The update is rather small and includes a bug fix for the Exposure Notification system for COVID-19. iOS 12.5.1 is only available for older devices that are not able to run iOS 14.3.

Beta 1 of MacOS Big Sur 11.2, iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4 Released for Testing

Dec 17, 2020 - 3 Comments

Apple has released the first beta versions of MacOS Big Sur 11.2 for Mac, iPadOS 14.4 for iPad, iOS 14.4 for iPhone and iPod touch, tvOS 14.4 for Apple TV, and watchOS 7.3 for Apple Watch. No major new features are expected in any of the releases, suggesting the latest beta updates are focusing on … Read More

iOS 14.3 & iPadOS 14.3 Update Downloads Available Now

Dec 14, 2020 - 5 Comments

Apple has released iOS 14.3 for iPhone and iPod touch, and iPadOS 14.3 for iPad. The new software update includes support for AirPods Max, Apple Fitness+, privacy reports for App Store apps, amongst various other small features, bug fixes, and security enhancements. Users who are actively running a prior iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 please … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.1 Update Released to Download

Dec 14, 2020 - 10 Comments
macOS Big Sur 11.1

Apple has released the final version of macOS Big Sur 11.1 to all Mac users running the Big Sur release. This is the firs point release build of macOS Big Sur, and includes a variety of minor new changes like support for AirPods Max, along with bug fixes and security enhancements. If you have bene … Read More

Release Candidate for MacOS Big Sur 11.1 Released for Testing

Dec 11, 2020 - Leave a Comment
How to install macOS Big Sur public beta

Apple has made a release candidate for macOS Big Sur 11.1 available for users enrolled in the public beta and developer beta testing programs. Usually a release candidate build indicates the final version is coming soon, perhaps along with the release of the impending iOS 14.3 release, which is scheduled for next week. macOS Big … Read More

iOS 14.3 Release Candidate Available for Beta Testers

Dec 9, 2020 - 5 Comments
iOS 14 public beta and iPadOS 14 public beta

Apple has issued a release candidate for iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 for users involved in the developer beta and public beta testing programs. iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 will include support for the new Fitness+ service from Apple, along with support for Apple’s new AirPods Max headphones. Of course, various bug fixes and enhancements … Read More

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