April 25to 29, 2022 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Updates, Tips and Tech Articles

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Logic Pro X 10.7.4 Update
Logic Pro 10.7.4 update for macOS 11.5 or later. (app store link)
App store page says "This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes."
The release notes lists improvements in stability and reliability, spatial audio, plug-ins, automation, bounce and export, plus some general fixes.
(Spatial audio monitoring requires macOS Monterey version 12.3 or later.)

Little Snitch 5.4 Update
April 25 dated Little Snitch 5.4 update for macOS Big Sur & Monterey.
See the release notes for a long list of improvements and bug fixes.

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR (later added first)

iOS Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 99.0 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
- "Bug fixes".
Apple Reports Second Quarter Results (press release)
"Revenue up 9% to new March quarter record. Services revenue reaches all-time high".
iOS Firefox version 99.3 for iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
(Linked App store page has the same change notes as version 99.0 had.)
Apple's Self Service Repair now available (Apple press release)
iOS Chrome browser version 101.0.4951.44 for iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later
"In the Discover feed, you can now see a live preview of a story by long pressing on it."
"Stability and performance improvements" again.
Small developer assistance submission requests due by May 20 (developer news)
Pixelmator Pro version 2.4.2 (app store link, macOS 10.15 or later)
"adds the ability to set the frame rate and duration of Motion projects, increment and decrement values in text fields using arrow keys, and includes a few other improvements and fixes."
(See linked page for details.)

This week's Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

Learn more about Hide My Email and iCloud+

Topic based page of Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watchOS Users.

Other News, Firmware and Software Updates (later added first)

LG Z9 OLED TV and 75SM9970 LCD TV Firmware Update 05.25.30
- Post includes update info and download pages.
LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.25.30
- post includes update info and download pages.
LG B9 OLED TV Firmware Update 05.25.30
- The Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
- Post includes update info and download page.
Stream "Lost Ark" to Nearly Any Device This GFN Thursday (Nvidia blog)
- New 2.0.40 update delivers Apple M1 processor native support and more.
Yamaha RX-A8A/RX-A6A/RX-A4A Receivers Firmware Update 1.65
- Link has info on changes and firmware update download page.
(Adds 8K 60Hz, 4K 120Hz, and HDR10+ support, plus bug fixes.)
Chrome 101.0.4951.41 Stable Channel Update for Desktop
- this update includes 30 security fixes.
(There's also a iOS Chrome 101 update.)
Chrome 100.0.4896.143 Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop (google)

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.)

Previous News Archive Summary:

April 18th to 22nd, 2022 News Archive

Apple Watch Series 6 Service Program for Blank Screen Issue.
VLC Media Player 3.0.17 update.
Micromat Drive Scope 1.2.17 update.
Apple Fitness+ new Artist Spotlight series.
Apple unveils best photos from Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge.
LG BX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.35.30.
Playstation 5 System Software 22.01-05.02.00 (& VRR notes).
Playstation 4 System Software Version 9.51.
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
- If you forgot your iPad passcode.
- How to use your MagSafe Battery Pack.
- About fans and fan noise in your Apple product.
- Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty.-

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