Today, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.7.1, let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple still fixes previous update bugs & major issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates, but usually only address security issues.
Big Sur Update Quick Overview
macOS Big Sur 11.7.1 Update addresses multiple security vulnerabilities.
Big Sur 11.7.1 Full installer is available!
Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
A Safari update = 16.1
macOS Big Sur Update Summary
New Features – None
Resolved Issues – None
Security Fixes – 3
Full Apple OS Release list
macOS 💻 ✅
Ventura 13.0 (22A380)
Monterey – 12.6.1 (21G217)
Big Sur – 11.7.1 (20G918)
Catalina – Still Dead
Xcode = 14.0.1
Command Line Tools for Xcode = 14.0
Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5
Today Apple released the 12.6.1 update, the tenth overall for macOS Monterey. The previous update 12.6, was released only two weeks ago. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.
IMPORTANT Enterprise & Education Note:
The 12.6.1 Update is required if you need to block macOS Ventura via minor MDM 90 Day deferral. More on that later.
Apple’s description of the 12.6.1 update:
“This update is recommended for all users and improves the security of macOS.“
That means that this update is focused around security and not bug fixes or new features.
Quick Summary
Enhancements – None
Bug fixes – None
Enterprise fixes – waiting
Security Updates – Waiting
Full installer and M1 IPSW – Waiting
Safari – Safari 16.1 is now available as a separate download & requires Monterey 12.5.
Xcode –
Xcode Command Line tools –
Apple Studio Display Update – None
OpenCore Legacy Patcher – not tested yet.
Monterey 12.6.1 Update
Full Apple OS Release list
macOS 💻 ✅
Ventura 13.0 (22A380)
Monterey – 12.6.1 (21G217)
Big Sur – 11.7.1 (20G918)
Catalina – Still Dead
Xcode = 14.1
Command Line Tools for Xcode = 14.0
Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5
This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.o to the public! Apple had released announced Ventura on June 6th 2022 at WWDC. Four and a half months later, it is ready and is now available! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
#MacAdmins Important Note! Apple just posted important information about the Ventura Upgrade process. Please check it out the new Apple links below.
macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary
The numbers below are from the Ventura Patch Notes.
1. New Features – 26
2. Security Fixes – 66
3. Enterprise Changes – 14
4. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Now available, no word yet on the 12.6.1 IPSW
5. Safari – Safari 16.1 is included in Ventura 13.0 and is available as a separate download for Monterey & Big Sur
6. Mobile Device update 1.0.0.0 Released.
Full Apple macOS Release list
macOS 💻 ✅
Ventura – 13.0 (22A380)
Monterey – 12.6.1 (21G217)
Big Sur – 11.7.1 (20G918)
Catalina – Still Dead
Safari – Safari 16.1
Xcode – 14.0.1
Command Line Tools for Xcode = 14
Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5
This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13 Release Candidate 2! Apple had released RC1 on Tuesday. They also announced the official release date of Ventura – October 24th! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13 Release Candidate! Apple had a press release today introducing new iPads and & Apple TV. They also announced the official release date of Ventura – October 24th! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
