Updates: Safari, Betas, AirPods, Firefox, watchOS, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS
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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Safari Technology Preview 216
See the release notes for a list of changes, fixes and improvements.
A download is available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma.
(If a previous version is installed, use software update in System Prefs.)
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Apple Beta Updates [= skip =]
Current Developer releases as of April 2, 2025.
(Release notes are on download pages.)
- macOS 15.5 beta (24F5042g)
- iOS 18.5 beta (22F5042g)
- iPadOS 18.5 beta (22F5042g)
- tvOS 18.5 beta (22L5542f)
- visionOS 2.5 beta (22O5442g)
- watchOS 11.5 beta (22T5542f)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
(Public beta version updates are usually shortly after developer releases.)
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AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, AirPods MAX* Firmware Updates
Info from Firmware updates for AirPods:
- AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 7E93
- AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 7E93
- AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: 7E93
-"Bug fixes and other improvements".
- AirPods MAX (USB-C): 7E99* (*Coming Soon.)
"When used with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4 or later, AirPods Max with USB-C and firmware update 7E99 enable lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio for the ultimate listening experience and even greater performance for music production, content creation, and gaming. Coming soon."
(Reference last week's PR on Lossless audio & ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max.)
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| Firefox 137.0, Firefox ESR 128.9, Firefox ESR 115.22 (security fixes) [= skip =]
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watchOS 11.4 Update
Security fixes in watchOS 11.4 lists 46 CVEs.
Info from About watchOS 11 Updates for version 11.4:
"This update includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners can be added to the Home app as well as used in scenes, automations, or simply say "Siri, clean the living room."
An option to allow Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silent Mode.
An issue where face selection may become unresponsive when switching faces"
(You can check feedback in Apple's Watch discussion forum.)
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Safari 18.4 Update for macOS Ventura and Sonoma
Security fixes in Safari 18.4 lists 14 CVEs. Software update says
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates".
Also see WebKit Features in Safari 18.4. (Includes 84 new features.)
(Safari updates sometimes break 3rd party extensions. Check with the provider for updates.
Check feedback in Apple's Safari forum, macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma forums.)
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macOS Sequoia 15.4 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.4 lists 131 CVEs.
What's new in updates for macOS Sequoia for version 15.4 says
"This update introduces 8 new emojis, the ability to create Memory movies in Photos with Apple Intelligence, a new Sketch Style option in Image Playground, Mail Categorization, and enhancements to better organize and filter your library in Photos. This release also includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sequoia discussion forum.)
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macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 Update
Security fixes in macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 lists 91 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma for version 14.7.5:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Sonoma discussion forum.)
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macOS Ventura 13.7.5 Update
Security fixes in macOS Ventura 13.7.5 lists 85 CVEs.
Info from What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura for version 13.7.5:
"This update includes important security fixes and is recommended for all users".
(You can check feedback in Apple's macOS Ventura discussion forum.)
On a M1 mini running macOS 13.7.4, software update listed macOS 13.7.5 as 1.17 GB,
but the actual download was 3.26 GB. (M1 mini Firmware updated to 11881.101.1.)
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iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 Updates
Security fixes in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 lists 62 CVEs.
At post time, About iOS 18 Updates & About iPadOS 18 Updates not updated for version 18.4.
(Check feedback in Apple's iPhone discussion forum &
iPad discussion forum.)
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iPadOS 17.7.6 Update
(For "iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen".)
Security fixes in iPadOS 17.7.6 lists 38 CVEs, 1 that may have been exploited.
Info from About iPadOS 17 Updates for version 17.7.6:
"This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."
(Check feedback in Apple's iPad discussion forum.)
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| iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11 Updates
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| iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4
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visionOS 2.4 Update
Security fixes in visionOS 2.4 lists 38 CVEs.
At post time, About visionOS 2 Updates not updated for version 2.4.
(You can check Apple's Vision Pro discussion forum for user feedback.)
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tvOS 18.4 Update
Security fixes in tvOS 18.4 lists 36 CVEs.
Info from About Apple TV Updates for version 18.4:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
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HomePod Software Update 18.4
Info from About HomePod Software updates for version 18.4:
"This update includes performance and stability improvements."
Here's Apple's article on how to update HomePod.
(Our Tips page has a HomePod Apple Guides section.)
You can check for feedback in Apple's HomePod forum.
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Xcode 16.3 released
Security fixes in Xcode 16.3 lists 2 CVEs.
App store page for Xcode 16.2 (requires macOS 15.2 or later).
"This update adds the Processor Trace instrument for hardware analysis of CPU execution on supported Apple silicon devices, adds support for testing GameKit leaderboards and achievements locally, adds support for JSON5 in the Source Editor, and provides bug fixes and improved stability."
Includes Swift 6.1 and SDKs for iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, visionOS 2.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.
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| Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
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Firefox Updates for Mac and iOS/iPadOS
- Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 137.0 (app store)
New
- Personalize your Firefox Icon with a sleek new app icon picker.
- App icon now automatically adapts to light and dark mode.
- Improved PDF experience.
- New Settings Organization and Appearance Menu.
Fixed
- Corrected layout issues in the homepage and bookmarks.
- Fixed problems with the tab tray and undo actions.
- Firefox Focus: Privacy browser version 137.0 for iOS/iPadOS (app store)
- "Bug fixes."
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| Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
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Previous News Archive Summary:
March 24th to 28th, 2025 News Archive
- Final Cut Pro version 11.1.
- Final Cut Pro for iPad version 2.2.
- Compressor version 4.10.
- Motion version 5.10.
- How the mind-splitting world of Severance comes together on Mac.
- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9.
- Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio coming to AirPods Max.
- Apple Pro Video Formats version 2.4 Download.
- How to Reset the SMC (System Management Controller) of your Mac.
- Firefox 136.0.4, Firefox ESR 128.8.1, Firefox ESR 115.21.1 (security fix).
- LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 23.20.64.
- Micromat MachineProfile version 1.4.28 release notes.
- Chrome 135.0.7049.35 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Chrome 134 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
- Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.95.2.
- Playstation 5 System Software version 25.02-11.00.00.
- Playstation 4 System Software version 12.50.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Software Updates, Firmware updates, and Tips
List of Software & Firmware Updates, Tips, and more you may have missed.
(Apple Operating system and security updates, Browser updates, Tips, Firmware Updates for OLED TVs and A/V equipment, DIY Upgrades, and Repair Articles.)
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/Apple TV/Vision Pro Users.
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