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Apple News and Press Releases
VirtualBox 7.1.12 Update
Freeware VM VirtualBox version 7.1.12 released July 15, 2025.
See the Change Log for a list of changes and fixes (mostly Linux/Windows related).
(Licensing FAQ updated for v7.1 and later, still lists free for Personal & Educational use.)
 
Apple Beta Updates   [= skip =]
Current Developer releases as of July 14.
  • macOS 15.6 beta 3 (24G5074c)
  • iOS 18.6 beta 3 (22G5073b)
  • iPadOS 18.6 beta 3 (22G5073b)
  • tvOS 18.6 beta 3 (22M5074b)
  • visionOS 2.6 beta 3 (22O5773b)
  • watchOS 11.6 beta 3 (22U5074b)
    (below is from July 10)
  • AirPods Firmware beta 3 (8A5308b)
    (below are from July 8)
  • Xcode 26 beta 3 (17A5276g)
  • tvOS 26 beta 3 (23J5306g)
    (below are from July 7)
  • macOS 26 beta 3 (25A5306g)
  • iOS 26 beta 3 (23A5287g)
  • iPadOS 26 beta 3 (23A5287g)
  • visionOS 26 beta 3 (23M5290f)
  • watchOS 26 beta 3 (23R5307g)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
 
Other News, Software and Firmware Updates (later first)   [= skip =]
Safari Technology Preview 223
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Tahoe and macOS Sequoia.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
 
Firefox Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS
  • (Jul 8) Firefox 140.0.4 release notes lists 2 bug fixes.
    (Mac system requirements are macOS 10.15 or later.)

  • (Jul 8) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 140.3 (app store)
    (v140.3 has same change notes as June 23 v140.0.)
    - UI enhancements: Cleaner, more refined look with layout improvements & bug fixes.
    - Switching tabs feels faster and more reliable, thanks to Tab Tray fixes.
    - Customizable Address Bar: Choose whether the address bar shows at the top or bottom.
    - Fewer Distractions: We've removed disruptive toast messages. - "Bug fixes."
Previous News Archive Summary:
    June 30th to July 4th, 2025 News Archive
  • Logic Pro version 11.2.1 for macOS
  • Logic Pro for iPad version 2.2.1
  • Safari Technology Preview 222
  • Apple Music celebrates 10 years with new global hub
  • 2025 LG G5 OLED TV Firmware Update 33.20.65
  • 2021 LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.53.15
  • Geekbench AI version 1.4 released
  • Chrome 138 Stable Channel Update for Mac
  • Chrome 138.0.7204.119 for iOS/iPadOS
  • How to start up from macOS Recovery

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.

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