This is TeksEd’s monthly roundup of software updates from the world of technology. It is a one-stop place to go to find the latest software updates for top technology products and services.
We’ve compiled this list for both technology professionals as well as individuals looking to see a summary of what software has been released to the public for the month.
We have included a short list of features for each release. The list of new features for the updates is not a full list. They are provided as a summary only. Check with the manufacturer for a complete list of new features, updates, and fixes. Refer to last month’s report for earlier updates.
Let’s take a look at the updates. Major releases are bolded.
Amazon Software Updates
FireOS
- FireOS 8.3.1.2 (2022-10)
Apple Software Updates
Some updates from Apple this month but the updates have minimal new features.
iOS
- iOS 16.1.0 Release (2022-10-24)
- Introduces iCloud share photo library, Fitness+ support for iPhone, key sharing, support for Matter, clean energy charging, bug fixes, and much more…
- iOS 16.0.3 Update (2022-10-10)
- bug fixes
watchOS
- watchOS 9.1.0 (2022-10-24)
- Battery life extension, music download while off, bug updates, and more…
tvOS
- tvOS 16.1.0 (2022-10-21)
- Bug fixes, and more…
macOS
- macOS Monterey 12.6.1 (2022-10-24)
- security update and more…
- macOS Big Sur 11.7.1 (2022-10-24)
- security update and more…
Safari
- Safari 16.1.0 Update (2022-10-24)
- Bug fixes
Atlassian Software Updates
Jira
- None
Confluence
- Confluence Software 7.20.1 (2022-10-25)
- bug fixes
- Confluence Software 7.20 (2022-10-04)
- Greater accessibility for editing and browsing, adding Advanced Roadmaps in Jira to Confluence, creating feedback reports to troubleshoot content problems, new performance diagnostic tools
Google Software Updates
Android
- None
ChromeOS
- ChromeOS for Desktop 107.0 for Mac/Linux/Windows (2022-10-28)
- File manager improvements, lock when lid closed, save desktops, long-press for accent marks, window splits, bug fixes and security updates
Google Drive
- Google Drive and Workspace October Updates
- Gmail now supports Android 13 notification permissions, Meet has improved experience for the Calendar guest list, transcribes speech, in-meeting participants can join breakout rooms, Slides has easily dropped content into Slides from other apps on Android, and tons more…
iRobot Software Updates
- Roomba i 22.9.3 (2022-10-04)
- Support for additional objects for clean by object, Improvements to mapping speed, Male voice pack support, Support for Skip Room, Bug fixes, and usability improvements
Microsoft Software Updates
Windows 10
- Windows 10 21H2 (2022-10-04)
- GPU compute support for Windows Subsystem for Linux, Wi-Fi WPA3-Personal H2E support, Bug fixes, and more…
Roku Software Updates
- RokuOS 11.5
- none
Sony Software Updates
PS4
- none
PS5
- none
Tesla Software Updates
Auto
- Auto 2022.40.1 (2022-10-23)
- Sentry and dog mode, radio station logos, charging efficiency improvements, driver door unlock mode, tire configuration, dashcam viewer, Hebrew voice navigation, boombox, and more…
App
- App 4.14 (2022-10-15)
- Lock screen widget with battery range, quick control to unlatch door, and more…
Zoom Software Update
Zoom Client
- Zoom Client for Windows/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS 5.12.3 (2022-10-10)
- Bug fixes
- Zoom Client for Windows/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS 5.12.2 (2022-10-10)
- Bug fixes