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January 20th to 24th, 2025 News and Software Updates Go to Current News Page
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= Recent Updates/Articles =
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Safari Technology Preview 212
(A later version exists now.)
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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VirtualBox 7.1.6 Update (includes 3 macOS fixes)
Freeware VM VirtualBox v7.1.6 includes several GUI fixes for macOS,
including for a rare crash on macOS hosts on application exit.
See the Change Log for a complete list of changes and fixes.
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Firefox 134.0.2 (bug fixes)
(Jan 21) Firefox 134.0.2 release notes lists 4 bug fixes.
(Mac system requirements lists macOS 10.15 or later.)
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tvOS 18.2.1 Update (build 22K160)
About Apple TV Software Updates for version 18.2.1 says:
"This update addresses an issue where data may not sync correctly across devices."
Apple's Security Updates page says "This update has no published CVE entries".
(You can check feedback in Apple TV discussion forum.)
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Apple News and Press Releases
- The success of Interop 2024! (webkit blog)
"With close of 2024 came the end of another year of the Interop project - the annual collaboration between browser engine teams to improve the interoperability of web technology by collectively focusing on fixing bugs and improving features in specific areas..."
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Other News, Software and Firmware Updates
- (Jan 24) TechTool Pro version 20.1.4 Update (Micromat)
- Corrected an issue that could cause TechTool Monitor to crash.
- Addressed a compatibility issue with the Volume Cloning tool for macOS Sequoia users.
- Corrected missing manufacturer names in Battery Check test.
- Updated the Bonjour manufacturer database to optimize the Local Network tool.
- Applied minor fixes and general enhancements.
- (Jan 23) Playstation 5 System Software version 25.01-10.60.00 (Sony)
- Improved system software performance and stability.
- Improved the messages and usability on some screens.
- (Jan 22) Chrome 132 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
- includes 3 security fixes.
- (Jan 21) Chrome 132.0.6834.100 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
- "Stability and performance improvements".
- (Jan 21) Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.93.1 (25011917).
The release notes lists fixes for Excel & Outlook.
Version 16.93 had feature updates for Word/Excel/PowerPoint, plus security updates for Excel (CVE-2025-21362, CVE-2025-21354), Office Suite (CVE-2025-21338), Word (CVE-2025-21363) & OneNote (CVE-2025-21402).
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Previous News Archive Summary:
January 13th to 17th, 2025 News Archive
- tvOS 18.2.1 update fixes data sync issue.
- Safari Technology Preview 211.
- Firefox 134.0.1 (bug fixes).
- iOS/iPadOS Firefox 134.1 (bug fixes).
- Microsoft Office for Mac 16.93 (w/security fixes for Excel/Word/Office Suite/OneNote.
- Chrome 132 Stable Channel Update (16 security fixes).
- SVS Subwoofer Control App v1.3.88 for iOS/iPadOS.
- Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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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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