• iOS 18 beta 4 (22A5316k)
• iPadOS 18 beta 4 (22A5316k)
  (below from July 23)
• Xcode 16 beta 4 (16A5211f)
• macOS 15 beta 4 (24A5298h)
• tvOS 18 beta 4 (22J5324f)
• visionOS 2 beta 4 (22N5286g)
• watchOS 11 beta 4 (22R5318h)
  
  (Release Candidates from July 23)
• macOS 14.6 Release Candidate (23G80)
• iOS 17.6 Release Candidate (21G79)
• iPadOS 17.6 Release Candidate (21G79)
• tvOS 17.6 Release Candidate (21M71)
• visionOS 1.3 Release Candidate (21O771)
• watchOS 10.6 Release Candidate (21U577)

• (July 26) Firefox 128.0.3 release notes lists 3 more bug fixes.
  (Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
• (July 23) Firefox 128.0.2 release notes lists 6 bug fixes & "Various stability fixes".
  
  
• (July 23) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 128.3 (app store).
  - Re-enabled the iPad multi-window feature.
  (The iPad multi-window feature was added in version 128.0, disabled in 128.2.)

• Yamaha RX-A8A/RX-A6A/RX-A4A Receivers Firmware Update 2.03
• Yamaha RX-V4A/TSR-400 Receivers Firmware Update 1.68
• Firmware Updates for Other Yamaha Receivers & CX-A5200 Pre-Pro
  - RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 Firmware 1.68
  - RX-A1080/V1085/A2080/V2085/A3080/V3085 Firmware 2.14
  - RX-V685/A780/A880/7850 Firmware 2.14
  - RX-V585/HTR-5072/RX-A680 Firmware 1.88
  - RX-V485/HTR-4072/RX-D485 Firmware 1.88
  - RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver Firmware 1.49
  - XDA-QS5400 MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier Firmware 1.72
  - CX-A5200 AV Preamplifier/Processor Firmware 2.14
• Yamaha Sound Bars (BAR 40/BAR 400/ATS-4080) Firmware Update 5.08

• Leagues Cup returns to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV on July 26
  
  
• Apple Maps on the web launches in beta

• (July 25) Chrome 127.0.6533.77 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
  - "Stability and performance improvements".
  
  
• (July 23) Chrome 127 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google)
  - includes 22 security fixes.
  
  
• (July 24) Playstation Portal System Software Update 3.0.1
  - Improved system software performance and stability.
  - Portal can now connect to a wider range of public networks, including certain 5GHz networks. To connect to public networks, make sure that the initial setup for your PS Portal is completed.
  
  
• (July 23) Playstation 5 System Software version 24.05-09.60.00 (Sony link).
  - Adds Game Sharing via URL, improved Voice Command, updates for "some DualSense controllers", and the usual "improved system software performance & stability".
  (No new updates for standard DualSense & DualSense Edge controllers,
  still shows DualSense firmware version A-0458 and Edge version 0180 as current.)
  
  
• (July 23) Playstation 4 System Software version 11.52 (Sony link).
  - "Improved messages and usability on some screens".
  - "We've made some security fixes to the system software".
  
  
• (July 22) LG B9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.40.45
  - Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TV models.
  - Post includes change note and firmware download page.
  
  
• (July 22) LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.40.45
  - Post includes update info and firmware download pages.
  
  
• (July 22) LG Z9 OLED TV and 75SM9970 LCD TVs Firmware Update 05.40.45
  - Post includes update info and firmware download pages.

July 15th to 19th, 2024 News Archive
• Safari Technology Preview 199.
• How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac.
• Article on Safari 17 Private Browsing 2.0.
• Apple Transporter app version 1.3.1 for macOS.
• Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight .
• New Apple Immersive Video series, films, concerts on Apple Vision Pro.
• Apple scores record 72 Emmy Award nominations.
• VirtualBox version 7.0.20 with USB Devices fix for macOS Hosts.
• Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.87 (24071426).
• Chrome 126.0.6478.190 for iOS/iPadOS.
• LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.41.00.

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.

• How to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac (July 16)
  
  
• Use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro (June 11)
  How to use Apple Vision Pro as a private, portable 4K display for your Mac with Mac Virtual Display. (See system requirements.)
  
  
• Apple Diagnostics: Reference codes (July 10)
  
  
• System requirements for iCloud (July 10)
  - includes requirements for using specific features.
  
  
• If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine (July 3)
  
  
• Apple web server security acknowledgements (July 3)
  
  
• How to Create a Bootable installer for macOS (June 28)
  - Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, & El Capitan.
  
  
• How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine (June 27)
  
  
• Mac keyboard shortcuts (June 26)
  
  
• If you can't send or receive email on your Mac (June 26)
  
  
• If your device has network connectivity issues, check for VPN and other third-party security software (Jun 26)
  
  
• What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac (June 25)
  
  
• Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings (June 25)
  
  
• About firmware updates for AirPods (June 25)
  - Added AirPods Pro Firmware 6F8 & 6A326.
  
  
• How to revive or restore Mac firmware (June 17)