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September 9th to 13th, 2024 News & Software Updates Go to Current News Page
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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Safari Technology Preview 203
(A later version exists now.)
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sequoia beta and macOS Sonoma.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update 7A294
Info from Firmware updates for AirPods for AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case:
"When used with an iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11-supported iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 2 firmware update 7A294 makes the hands-free experience even more seamless by being able to nod your head "yes" or shake your head "no" to respond to Siri announcements like calls, messages, and notifications.
This update also adds Voice Isolation to calls with AirPods Pro 2 to help ensure you come across clearly by removing background noise around you for whoever you are speaking to. Gamers also now have the best wireless audio latency Apple has ever delivered for mobile gaming and can enjoy improved voice quality, including 16-bit, 48kHz audio, when chatting with teammates and other players.
In addition, this update includes performance improvements to Personalized Volume with AirPods Pro 2.
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VirtualBox 7.1 Major Update Freeware VM VirtualBox version 7.1 is a Major Update.
Includes macOS/Arm host: Arm virtualization for Linux and BSD VMs.
(See the Change Log for a complete list of new features and fixes.)
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Playstation 5 & Playstation 4 Firmware Updates
- (Sept 12) Playstation 5 System Software version 24.06-10.00.00 (Sony link).
- Adds "Welcome Hub" (replaces "Explore Hub"), Personalized 3D Audio profiles for Headphones, Adaptive charging for controllers (PS5 Slim), firmware updates for DualSense, DualSense Edge, VR2, and Access controllers, and the usual "improved system software performance & stability". More details in the release notes. (Also a PS5 Slim Disc Drive Firmware update. I suspect for PS5 Pro compatibility.)
- (Sept 12) Playstation 4 System Software version 12.00 (Sony link).
- "Improved the messages and usability on some screens".
(although not mentioned like v11.52 did, it's rumored to have security fixes.)
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Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
- (Sept 12) LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.40.75
- post has change notes and firmware update download pages.
- (Sept 12) SVS Subwoofer Control App version 1.3.82 for iOS/iPadOS 11 or later.
(FYI: version 1.3.83 was released on Sept. 16.)
- "Improves performance and fixes minor bugs."
TIP: To turn Off "Performance Monitoring" (not send any info to SVS), go to the App's "System Settings" and select "About this App" at the bottom of that screen.
- (Sept 11) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 130.1 (app store).
- "Bug fixes".
(Sept 3rd version 130.0 changes follow:)
- Minor interface improvements to improve navigation and user experience.
- Resolved scrolling issues with "Find in Page".
- Fixed flickering issue with the shortcut on the Homepage.
- (Sept 11) Chrome 129.0.6668.46 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
- "Stability and performance improvements".
- (Sept 10) Chrome 128 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
- includes 5 security fixes.
- (Sept 10) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.89 (24090815). The release notes lists feature updates, bug fixes and an Excel security update for CVE-2024-43465.
- (Sept. 10) Deadpool's Head iOS app version 1.3 (app store)
- "Contains content updates and bug fixes." (first update in 3 years)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
September 2nd to 6th, 2024 News Archive
- Firefox 130.0 (new features. changes, 9 security fixes).
- Firefox ESR 128.2 includes 7 security fixes.
- Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 130.0.
- Firefox Focus: Privacy browser v130.0.
- Geekbench AI 1.1 released.
- Chrome 128 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
- LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.30.85.
- LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85.
- LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85.
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