AppleDB Offers Useful Database of Apple Devices, Software Updates, Firmware Releases, and More

[MacRumors]

Launched in 2022, AppleDB is a helpful resource that provides a database of Apple devices, software updates, firmware releases, and more. The website was recently updated with all macOS releases and beta versions dating back to Mac OS X Tiger in 2005.

AppleDB catalogs over 4,000 software and firmware versions for a wide range of Apple products, along with model numbers, model identifiers, tech specs, release dates, and other information. This includes iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and HomePod software releases, along with firmware for accessories like AirPods, Beats, the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR, the AirTag, MagSafe accessories, and more.

The database also lists bridgeOS versions for the T1 and T2 security chips in Intel-based Macs, Xcode versions, Safari Technology Preview releases, and more.

AppleDB is worth bookmarking if you are an Apple enthusiast, and the database will be updated with additional information over time, such as software releases for PowerPC-based Macs. The public can contribute to the database by making a pull request on GitHub, with all information subject to review. The website has a Discord server and a Twitter account where users can chat with the community and read the latest updates.

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[hansmoleman]

Sorry, I'll be #TeamMacTracker till hell freezes over.

 

[StellarVixen]

Nice, thanks for sharing this. EveryMac is also nice place to find information about Macs (I am not affiliated with them)

 

[burnout8488]

Is this what MacRumors uses to report on launch-day firmware releases for items like earbuds and power cables that the public normally would not know about?

 

[skeptech]

To put a sharper point on StellarVixen's comment, how is "AppleDB" better than everymac.com?

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

I've been using MacTracker or EveryMac, I'll try this out.

 

[CraigJDuffy]

Shame it doesn’t include the ability to download the firmware releases they note

 

[Aaronp613]

Shame it doesn’t include the ability to download the firmware releases they note

If a download link is available, you can download it from AppleDB

 

[crsh1976]

Nice, thanks for sharing this. EveryMac is also nice place to find information about Macs (I am not affiliated with them)

Been using EveryMac for as long as I can remember, very streamlined and organised.

 

[sw1tcher]

Launched in 2022, AppleDB...

Surprised Apple hasn't sued them yet for using Apple in their business name.

 

[AtomicDusk]

Nice to see competing options to things like MacTracker

 

[Bustycat]

To put a sharper point on StellarVixen's comment, how is "AppleDB" better than everymac.com?

Dark Mode included

 

[Doomtomb]

like a better interface for everyMac.com

 

[gmanist1000]

I love MacTracker but man is it sometimes months in between new Apple releases and it being added to MacTracker.

 

[02-serious-stent]

So everymac.com but like 0% useful. 🤦🏼‍♂️

 

[crsh1976]

To put a sharper point on StellarVixen's comment, how is "AppleDB" better than everymac.com?

I took only a quick tour of AppleDB, but it seems to focus a lot more on software releases for each device, with basic device specs - where as Everymac focuses very much on device specs, software information is limited to the OS version the device shipped with and the max OS version you can put on it.

That and layout obviously, Everymac has an old web style thing going (doesn't bother me, others may find it outdated/horrible).

 

[sunapple]

I have Mactracker in muscle memory. I can find the weight of a 3rd gen iPod shuffle with my eyes closed (it’s 10.7 grams).

 

[mrmister]

Only 2005? Weak.

 

[techfreak23]

Sorry, I'll be #TeamMacTracker till hell freezes over.

It's great this was the first comment lol I've been using MT since 2014 or 2015. It is annoying how long it takes them to update the data after new products or software is released.

 

[redheeler]

Sorry, I'll be #TeamMacTracker till hell freezes over.

It does a couple things better than Mactracker, like listing all officially compatible software versions instead of just an original / later / max version. It doesn't go back as far as Mactracker which makes it not as useful to vintage device collectors.

 

[nicolas17]

I love MacTracker but man is it sometimes months in between new Apple releases and it being added to MacTracker.

When an iOS beta is out, we try to get it into AppleDB within an hour or two

 

[Aaronp613]

It does a couple things better than Mactracker, like listing all officially compatible software versions instead of just an original / later / max version. It doesn't go back as far as Mactracker which makes it not as useful to vintage device collectors.

The goal is to have everything eventually (including vintage machines/software), just takes time to research and add

 

[mansplains]

It does a couple things better than Mactracker, like listing all officially compatible software versions instead of just an original / later / max version. It doesn't go back as far as Mactracker which makes it not as useful to vintage device collectors.

They do credit MT. It could be cool if they worked together in a way for MT or others to pull this kind of data in cases where lacking.

 

[anshuvorty]

Anyone know how to use the IPSW file for the latest Sonoma betas?

 

[sjsharksfan12]

Thanks for the recommendation. I do sometimes go check what device I have (I wish it was more specific on the device itself) and the details of said device. This will be a nice resource.