August 30 to September 3, 2021 Apple/Mac/macOS News, Updates, Tips and Tech Articles

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Safari Technology Preview 131
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Big Sur and Betas of macOS Monterey.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)

Apple/Products related News, Updates, Tips, PR

A Total War Saga: TROY and MYTHOS Expansion Pack for macOS on Steam (feral)
iOS Chrome browser version 93.0.4577.39 (for iOS 13.0 or later)
- See linked page for changes. (Also read user reviews.)
Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic (pr)
Apple announces first states to adopt driver's licenses & state IDs in Apple Wallet
"Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah are among the first states..."

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

If you see USB Devices Disabled on your Mac
(was titled "If a Mac accessory needs more power or is using too much power".)
How to use Apple products on enterprise networks
How to use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Topic based page of Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac/OS X/iOS Users.

Other News, Software and Firmware Updates

Chrome 93.0.4577.63 Stable Channel Update includes 27 security fixes.
LG C8/E8/W8 OLED TVs firmware update 05.40.09
- Includes info and firmware update download links.
Devices supporting Bluetooth Core and Mesh Specifications are vulnerable to impersonation attacks and AuthValue disclosure (cert.org)

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