Updates: Apple Betas, Safari Tech Preview, Security updates for macOS/iOS/iPadOS
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Apple Beta Updates [= skip =]
Current Developer releases as of August 25.
- macOS 26 beta 8 (25A5349a)
- iOS 26 beta 8 (23A5330a)
- iPadOS 26 beta 8 (23A5330a)
- tvOS 26 beta 8 (23J5348a)
- visionOS 26 beta 8 (23M5332a)
- watchOS 26 beta 8 (23R5350a)
(below is from Aug 18 )
- Xcode 26 beta 6 (17A5305f)
(below is from July 29)
- AirPods Firmware beta 4 (8A5324b)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
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Safari Technology Preview 226
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Tahoe and macOS Sequoia.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 Update
Security content of macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 lists CVE-2025-43300 (ImageIO).
"Impact: Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals."
Info from What's new in updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.6.1:
"This update provides important bug fixes & security updates and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sequoia discussion forum.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.7.8 Update
Security content of macOS Sonoma 14.7.8 lists CVE-2025-43300 (ImageIO).
"Impact: Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals."
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.7.8:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sonoma discussion forum.)
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macOS Ventura 13.7.8 Update
Security content of macOS Ventura 13.7.8 lists CVE-2025-43300 (ImageIO).
"Impact: Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals."
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.7.8:
"This update includes important security fixes and is recommended for all users".
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.)
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.7.7, software update listed macOS 13.7.8 as 818.3 MB,
but the actual download was 2.19 GB.
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iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2 Updates
Security content of iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2 lists CVE-2025-43300 (ImageIO).
"Impact: Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals."
Info from About iOS 18 Updates & About iPadOS 18 Updates for version 18.6.2:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum &
iPad discussion forum.)
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iPadOS 17.7.10 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen")
Security content of iPadOS 17.7.10 lists CVE-2025-43300 (ImageIO).
"Impact: Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals."
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.10:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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| Firefox Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS (later first) [= skip =]
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VirtualBox 7.2.0 Update
Freeware VM VirtualBox version 7.2.0 released August 14, 2025.
See the Change Log for a list of changes and fixes, includes this note:
"macOS ARM Host: Experimental 3D acceleration support using DXMT.
3D acceleration is not supported on macOS Hosts using Intel CPUs anymore."
(Licensing FAQ updated for v7.1 and later, was still listed free for Personal & Educational use.)
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iOS 18.6.1 Update
Info from About iOS 18 Updates for version 18.6.1:
"This update provides a new Blood Oxygen experience for users in the United States with Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Measurements are calculated on iPhone and viewed in the Health app."
(You can check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum.)
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watchOS 11.6.1 Update
Info from About watchOS 11 Updates for version 11.6.1:
"This update provides a new Blood Oxygen experience for users in the United States with Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Measurements are calculated on iPhone and viewed in the Health app."
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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| Other News, Software and Firmware Updates (later first)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
July 28th to Aug 1st, 2025 News Archive
- Safari 18.6 for macOS Ventura & Sonoma (17 security fixes)
- macOS Sequoia 15.6 Update (87 security fixes)
- macOS Sonoma 14.7.7 Update (50 security fixes)
- macOS Ventura 13.7.7 Update (41 security fixes)
- M1 Mac mini firmware update
- iOS 18.6 & iPadOS 18.6 Updates (29 security fixes)
- iPadOS 17.7.9 Update (18 security fixes)
- watchOS 11.6 Update (21 security fixes)
- tvOS 18.6 Update (24 security fixes)
- visionOS 2.6 Update (24 security fixes)
- HomePod Software Update 18.6
- Apple reports third quarter results
- Apple Manufacturing Academy opens in Detroit Aug 19
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.
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Recent Software Updates, Firmware updates, and Tips
List of Software & Firmware Updates, Tips, and more you may have missed.
(Apple Operating system and security updates, Browser updates, Tips, Firmware Updates for OLED TVs and A/V equipment, DIY Upgrades, and Repair Articles.)
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