May 23 to 27, 2022 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Updates, Tips and Tech Articles

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Safari Technology Preview 146
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey 12.3 or later.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)

HomePod Software Update 15.5.1 (bug fix)
From the article About HomePod Software updates for the 15.5.1 update:

"Addresses an issue where music could stop playing after a short time."

Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)

tvOS 15.5.1 update (bug fix)
Available via software update. Info from about tvOS Updates for 15.5.1:
"This update addresses an issue where music could stop playing after a short time."
(Apple's security updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".)

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.2 Update
See the CCC 6.1.2 release notes for a long list of improvements and fixes.
(More info on Carbon Copy Cloner 6 (including free 30 day trial) at bombich.com.)

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

Apple's Big Sur forum has many threads on problems opening attachments in Preview after the Big Sur 11.6.6 update. (Examples here, here, here, here, and here.)
Update: On June 9th, Apple released macOS 11.6.7 to address this problem.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 6 with keynote address (pr)
iOS Chrome browser 102.0.5005.67 for iOS/iPadOS 14.0 or later (App store)
- see linked app store page for changes.

Firefox 100.0.2 and Firefox ESR 91.9.1 Updates
(later Firefox versions exist now.)

Firefox 100.0.2 release notes only lists security fixes.
Firefox ESR 91.9.1 lists the same security fixes.

(Download links are on release notes pages.)

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

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

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

Chrome 102.0.5005.61 Stable Channel Update for Mac and Linux (google)
- includes 32 security fixes. (Also a iOS Chrome 102 update.)
LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update for 05.25.35
- post includes update info and download pages.
LG Z9 OLED TV & 75SM9970 LCD TV Firmware Update 05.25.35
- Post includes update info and download pages.
LG B9 OLED TV Firmware Update 05.25.35
- The Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
- Post includes update info and download page.
About the security content of iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows (apple)

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:

May 16th to 20th, 2022 News Archive

Final Cut Pro 10.6.3 update.
Safari 15.5 for macOS Big Sur & Catalina.
macOS Monterey 12.4 Update.
Apple Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5.
macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 (Security Update).
Big Sur 11.6.6 M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update.
macOS Catalina Security Update 2022-004
Download of Security Update 2022-004 Catalina.
HomePod Software Update 15.5.
iMovie 10.3.3 for macOS.
Xcode 13.4 Update.
iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6 Updates.
Pixelmator Pro version 2.4.3.
iOS Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 100.0.
Apple introduces new professional training to support growing IT workforce.
Apple previews innovative accessibility features.
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

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