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Updates: macOS 12.5 Beta 4, Tips/iOS Chrome, Safari Tech Preview, Misc
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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Apple Beta Updates [= skip =]
Current Developer releases as of June 24.
(Release notes are on linked page.)
- macOS 12.5 beta 4 (21G5056b)
(below from June 22.)
- macOS 13 beta 2 (22A5286j)
- Xcode 14 beta 2 (14A5229c)
- iOS 16 beta 2 (20A5303i)
- iPadOS 16 beta 2 (20A5303i)
- tvOS 16 beta 2 (20J5319h)
- watchOS 9 beta 2 (20R5307h)
(below from June 14.)
- iOS 15.6 beta 3 (19G5046d)
- iPadOS 15.6 beta 3 (19G5046d)
- tvOS 15.6 beta 3 (19M5046c)
- watchOS 8.7 beta 3 (19U5046b)
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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Apple/Products related News, Tips, App Updates, PR (later first) [= skip =]
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Safari Technology Preview 147 with Safari 16 Features
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura beta.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Updates to Pages, Numbers & Keynote apps for Mac and iOS/iPadOS
See linked App store pages for changes.
- Pages for Mac version 12.1
- Numbers for Mac version 12.1
- Keynote for Mac version 12.1
- Pages for iOS/iPadOS version 12.1
- Numbers for iOS/iPadOS version 12.1
- Keynote for iOS/iPadOS version 12.1
(Mac apps require macOS 11 or later. iOS apps require iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later.)
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Other News, PR, Firmware and Software Updates (later first)
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Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.13 update
(Use in-app update check, or if from Mac App store, check for update there.)
Micromat MachineProfile (free profile app) version 1.4.13 update changes:
- Fixed an incorrect maximum supported operating system for some Mac models.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
(April 10th v1.4.12 update listed "Fixed saving Drives Tab information as PDF".)
Requirements (from product page):
- Intel & Apple Silicon Macs, OS X 10.9 or later, including macOS 12 Monterey.
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Micromat TechTool Pro 15.0.4 Update
Info on changes in TechTool Pro 15.0.4 (use in-app update check).
- Update to validate SMART data integrity for SMART Check test and TechTool Protection SMART feature.
- Updated the Disk Speed tool to support newer versions of macOS.
- Added a dynamic volume list for the Disk Speed tool.
- Added model identification strings for the Check Computer configuration panel.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
System requirements from the TechTool Pro 15 page:
- Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs.
- OS X 10.11 through macOS 12 "Monterey".
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates (later first) [= skip =]
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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:
June 6th to 10th, 2022 News Archive
- macOS Big Sur 11.6.7 Update.
- WWDC22 highlights (Photos).
- New M2 MacBook Air and M2 13" MacBook Pro.
- Apple unveils M2 Chip.
- macOS Ventura announced.
- WebKit Features in Safari 16 Beta.
- iOS 16/iPadOS 16m & watchOS 9 announced.
- How to use Mission Control for Window Management in macOS.
- Apple Transporter app 1.2.4 for macOS 10.13.6 or later.
- Apple Introduces WeatherKit.
- Apple Design Awards winners.
- Getting Started With GarageBand: How to Edit a Guitar Performance.
- Micromat MachineProfile 1.4.12 update.
- Micromat Drive Scope 1.2.18 update.
- Firefox 101.0.1 release notes.
- Chrome 102.0.5005.115 Stable Channel Update.
- Chrome 102.0.5005.115 Extended Stable Channel Update.
- Firmware Updates for Yamaha Receivers, Sound Bars, & CX-A5200.
- LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.30.20.
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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