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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Safari Technology Preview 186
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Apple MotionMark 1.3 (Browser Benchmark)
Apple's webkit blog announces MotionMark 1.3.
"We are glad to announce an update to MotionMark, Apple's graphics benchmark for web browsers, taking it to version 1.3. This is a minor update, intended to improve the behavior of the benchmark on a wider variety of hardware devices and to improve the reliability of the scores..."
The linked blog has more details on the update and a change log.
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Firefox v121.2 for iOS/iPadOS
(Jan 10, 2024) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS 15 or later version 121.2 (app store).
- Fixed an issue with "Send Tab to Device" failing for some users.
- Fixed the scroll position from resetting to the top of the previous page when navigating back.
- Fixed the Share menu missing an option to add a link to the home screen.
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Apple Beta Updates
Current Developer releases as of January 9, 2024.
(Release notes are on download pages.)
- macOS 14.3 beta 3 (23D5051b)
- iOS 17.3 beta 3 (21D5044a)
- iPadOS 17.3 beta 3 (21D5044a)
- watchOS 10.3 beta 3 (21S5642a)
- tvOS 17.3 beta 3 (21K5643b)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
(Public beta version updates are usually shortly after developer releases.)
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Firefox 121.0.1 Update
Jan. 9th Firefox 121.0.1 release notes lists 4 bug fixes.
(Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
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| Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
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Xcode 15.2 released
Info from app store Xcode 15.2 (for macOS 13.5 or later):
"This update adds support for the visionOS SDK to create apps for Apple Vision Pro."
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| Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
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| Firmware Updates for Yamaha Receivers, SoundBars, Preamp-Processor, CD Players
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates (later first) [= skip =]
Topic based Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/tvOS Users.
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Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs:
List of Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software/driver updates & troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
December 18th to 22nd, 2023 News Archive
- Final Cut Pro 10.7.1 Update.
- Safari Technology Preview 185.
- macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Update (bug and security fixes).
- Safari 17.2.1 for macOS Ventura & Monterey (bug & security fixes).
- iOS 17.2.1 Update (bug fixes).
- iOS 16.7.4 and iPadOS 16.7.4 Updates (bug fix).
- AirPods (3rd gen) Firmware Update 6A317.
- WebGPU now available for testing in Safari Technology Preview.
- Firefox 121.0 & Firefox ESR 115.6 (includes security fixes).
- Firefox & Firefox Focus: Privacy Browser v121.0 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Pixelmator Pro version 3.5.3 for macOS.
- LG B9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.40.10.
- Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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