• Xcode 15.4 RC (15F31c)
• iOS 17.5 RC (21F79)
• iPadOS 17.5 RC (21F79)
• tvOS 17.5 RC (21L569)
• watchOS 10.5 RC (21T575)
• iOS 16.7.8 RC (20H343)
• iPadOS 16.7.8 RC (20H343)
• visionOS 1.2 beta 5 (21O5587a)
  (below from April 30)
• macOS 14.5 beta 4 (23F5074a)

• Apple introduces M4 chip
  
  
• Apple unveils new iPad Pro with world's most advanced display, M4 chip, and Pencil Pro
  
  
• Apple unveils redesigned 11" and all-new 13" iPad Air with M2 chip
  
  
• Final Cut Pro transforms video creation with Live Multicam on iPad & AI features on Mac (Available May 13 as a free update for existing users.)
  
  
• Logic Pro takes music-making to the next level with new AI features
  (Available May 13 as a free update for existing users.)
  
  
• Apple "All About iPad" Event - Watch Today at 7AM PT
  - New iPad Air and iPad Pro with M4.
  
  
• 5 new games, including Ubisoft's Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse, arrive on Apple Arcade
  
  
• Apple reports second quarter results
  Services revenue reaches new all-time record. EPS sets March quarter record.
  
  
• Apple Transporter app version 1.3 for macOS 10.14.6 or later.
  (Used to upload apps, music, movies, TV shows, or books to Apple for distribution.)
  "This update provides push notifications when your app completes delivery, starts processing, and imports successfully or fails to import. It also includes stability improvements and bug fixes."
  
  
• JetStream 2.2 (webkit blog)
  "JetStream 2 is a suite of JavaScript and WebAssembly performance benchmarks that runs 64 subtests. We recently fixed several minor issues we discovered that impact running the benchmark."

• (May 7) Chrome Stable Channel Update for Mac (google)
  - includes 2 security fixes.
  
  
• (May 3) Freeware VM VirtualBox version 7.0.18.
  See the Change Log for details on bug fixes for host system crash & Linux Guest Additions.
  (As of post time May 3rd, the 7.0.18 release notes has a May 7 release date.)
  
  
• (May 2) LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 04.41.55
  - see post for change notes and firmware download page.
  
  
• (May 2) Chrome 124.0.6367.111 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  
  
• (Apr 30) Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.84.2 (24042814).
  The 16.84.2 release notes lists Outlook "Quality and performance improvements".

• (Apr 30) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS 15 or later version 125.3 (app store).
  - "Bug Fixes".
  
  
• (Apr 29) See Firefox 125.0.3 release notes for details on 5 bug fixes.
  Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.

April 22nd to 26th, 2024 News Archive
• Safari Technology Preview 193.
• Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
• LG C3 and G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.30.76.
• LG B3 OLED TV Firmware Update 03.30.83.
• Chrome 124.0.637.79 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
• Playstation 5 System Software version 24.03-09.20.00.
• TechTool Pro 19.0.5 Update.
• Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.84.1.
• Chrome 124.0.6367.88 for iOS/iPadOS.
• Firefox version 125.2 for iOS/iPadOS .
• Firefox 125.0.2 for macOS.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.

• If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch (Apr 24)
  
  
• If you see a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen (Apr 24)
  
  
• If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad (Apr 24)
  
  
• Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling (Apr 24)
  
  
• Update your iPhone or iPad (Apr 24)
  
  
• How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac (Apr 19)
  
  
• If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro (Apr 16)
  
  
• About Startup Security Utility on a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip (Apr 15)
  
  
• How to install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant (Apr 15)
  
  
• View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services (Apr 15)
  
  
• How to update macOS on Mac (Apr 12)
  
  
• Activation Lock for Mac (Apr 12)
  
  
• If your device has network connectivity issues, check for VPN and other third-party security software (Apr 11)
  
  
• How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS (Apr 10)
  - Covers macOS Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and El Capitan.
  
  
• About Security Keys for Apple ID (Apr 10)
  
  
• How to reinstall macOS (Apr 5)
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements (Apr 3)
  
  
• How to download and install macOS (Apr 2)
  
  
• About firmware updates for AirPods (Apr 2)
  
  
• Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone or iPad (Apr 2)
  
  
• Use network locations on Mac (Apr 1)
  
  
• Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases (Apr 1)
  
  
• If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone (Apr 1)