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Safari Technology Preview 217
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
 
macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 lists 2 CVEs (CoreAudio & RPAC related).
What's new in updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.4.1 says
"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.)
 
iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 Updates
Security fixes in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 lists 2 CVEs (CoreAudio & RPAC related).

Info from About iOS 18 Updates for iOS 18.4.1:
"This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles."

Info from About iPadOS 18 Updates for iPadOS 18.4.1:
"This update provides important bug fixes & security updates and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum & iPad discussion forum.)
 
visionOS 2.4.1 Update
Security fixes in visionOS 2.4.1 lists 2 CVEs (CoreAudio & RPAC related).
Info from About visionOS 2 Updates for version 2.4.1"
"This update provides important bug fixes & security updates and is recommended for all users."
(You can check Apple's Vision Pro discussion forum for user feedback.)
 
tvOS 18.4.1 Update
Security fixes in tvOS 18.4.1 lists 2 CVEs (CoreAudio & RPAC related).
Info from About Apple TV Updates for version 18.4.1:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
 
HomePod Software Update 18.4.1
Info from About HomePod Software updates for version 18.4.1:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
 
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.
 
Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
LG OLED TV Firmware Updates
Other News and Software Updates
(later versions of Firefox and Mac Office Exist now.)
Previous News Archive Summary:
    April 7th to 11th, 2025 News Archive
  • 5 new games join Apple Arcade in May.
  • Playstation Portal System Software Update 5.0.0.
  • SVS Subwoofer Control App version 1.3.91 for iOS/iPadOS.
    (also firmware update for Ultra-17 and Series 5000 subwoofers.)
  • LG B4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.38.
  • LG C2 and G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 23.20.68.

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