"As announced on browserbench.org today, in collaboration with other browser engine developers, Apple's WebKit team is excited to introduce Speedometer 3.0, a major update that better reflects the Web of today. It's built together by the developers of all major browser engines: Blink, Gecko, and WebKit with hundreds of contributions from companies like Apple, Google, Intel, Microsoft, and Mozilla. This post is a deep dive into how the collaborative Speedometer project improved the benchmark's measurements methods and test content.)..."

"Apple Service Utility is used to configure:

• Apple Studio Display after logic board and display repairs.
• Applicable iPhone models after TrueDepth Camera repair.

For more information about when Apple Service Utility may be needed, please refer to the repair manual for your intended repair."

System Requirements:
macOS Sonoma 14.0 or later.

• Apple's Restore Fund cultivates new roots in the Atlantic Forest
  
  
• Apple expands innovative Restore Fund with TSMC and Murata
  
  
• Apple Arcade launches five fun titles in April
  
  
• Apple Vision Pro unlocks new opportunities for health app developers

• Check VPN (Virtual Private Network) and third-party software to help resolve network connectivity issues
  
  
• If you can't watch or stream movies and TV shows in the Apple TV app
  
  
• If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone
  
  
• If you see a warning symbol on Apple TV
  
  
• If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on
  
  
• Get the Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app on your smart TV or streaming device
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements

• (Mar 14) LG ZX OLED TV & LG NANO LCD TVs Firmware Update 04.50.73
  - post has change note, applicable models list and firmware download page.
  
  
• (Mar 14) Chrome 123.0.6312.52 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements". See linked App store page for user reviews.
  
  
• (Mar 13) Playstation 5 System Software version 24.02-09 (Sony USA)
  - Includes firmware updates for PSVR2 and DualSense, Edge & VR2 Controllers.
  - Also includes a firmware update for the PS5 SLIM's Disc Drive.
  (Info on DualSense controller sound enhancements are in this blog post on the beta.
  Reports say the PSVR2 firmware update may enable PC access without special drivers, but an adapter will be required.)
  
  
• (Mar 13) Playstation 4 System Software version 11.50 (Sony USA)
  - Improved system software performance and stability.
  - Improved messages and usability on some screens.
  
  
• (Mar 12) Chrome 122.0.6261.129 Stable Channel Update for Mac (google)
  - includes 3 security fixes.
  
  
• (Mar 12) TechTool Pro 19.0.2 (Micromat)
  
  
• (Mar 12) Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.83 (24031120).
  Version 16.83 release notes lists feature updates for Outlook and fixes for Excel & Outlook.
  
  
• (Mar 11) Micromat Lifespan version 2.0.3 update
• (Mar 11) Micromat Lifespan version 1.0.10 update

March 4th to 8th, 2024 News Archive
• New M3 MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch.
• Little Snitch version 5.7.4 (Wi-Fi fix for macOS 14.4 users).
• Safari 17.4 for macOS Ventura & Monterey (6 CVEs fixed).
• macOS Sonoma 14.4 Update (68 CVEs fixed).
• macOS Ventura 13.6.5 Update (26 CVEs fixed).
• M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update.
• macOS Monterey 12.7.4 Update (26 CVEs fixed).
• visionOS 1.1 Update (16 CVEs fixed).
• watchOS 10.4 Update (24 CVEs fixed).
• tvOS 17.4 Update (24 CVEs fixed).
• HomePod Software Update 17.4.
• Safari Technology Preview 190.
• Xcode 15.3 released.
• iOS 17.4 & iPadOS 17.4 (40 CVEs fixed).
• iOS 16.7.6 & iPadOS 16.7.6 (19 CVEs fixed).
• iOS 15.8.2 and iPadOS 15.8.2 Updates.
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
• "Friday Night Baseball" returns to Apple TV+ on March 29 .
• Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts.
• Apple TestFlight version 3.5.1.
• Firefox for iOS/iPadOS 15 or later version 123.4.
• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.40.93.
• Firefox 123.0.1 Update (6 bug fixes)..

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.