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Safari Technology Preview 210
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.)

Firefox and Chrome Updates

(Dec 18) Firefox for iOS/iPadOS version 133.4 (app store)
- "Bug Fixes"
(Dec 18) Chrome 131 Stable Channel Update for Mac (Google blog)
- includes 5 security fixes.
(Dec 17) Chrome 131.0.6778.154 for iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later (App store)
- see linked app store page for changes and user reviews.

Logic Pro 11.1.1 Update
Apple Logic Pro 11.1.1 for macOS 14.4 or later (app store link).
App store page says "This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes",
but the release notes has a long detailed list of improvements and fixes.

Apple Beta Updates
Current Developer releases as of December 16, 2024.
(Release notes are on download pages.)

macOS 15.3 beta (24D5034)
iOS 18.3 beta (22D5034e)
iPadOS 18.3 beta (22D5034e)
tvOS 18.3 beta (22K5534e)
visionOS 2.3 beta (22N5875e)
watchOS 11.3 beta (22S5534d)

Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
(Public beta version updates are usually shortly after developer releases.)

Apple News and Press Releases (later first)

Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates

Use Apple products on enterprise networks (Dec13)
Use a wired connection to transfer data to a new iPhone (Dec 11)
Find out which macOS version your Mac is using (Dec 11)
- added macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch (Dec 5)
Apple web server security acknowledgements (Dec 4)
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points (Dec 2)
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad (Dec 2)

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Previous News Archive Summary:

December 9th to 13th, 2024 News Archive

Safari 18.2 Update for macOS Ventura & Sonoma (6 security fixes).
WebKit Features in Safari 18.2.
macOS Sequoia 15.2 Update (44 security fixes)
macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 Update (26 security fixes)
macOS Ventura 13.7.2 Update (23 security fixes)
M1 Mac Mini Firmware Update.
iOS 18.2 & iPadOS 18.2 (21 security fixes)
iPadOS 17.7.3 Update (14 security fixes)
watchOS 11.2 Update (16 security fixes)
tvOS 18.2 Update (16 security fixes)
visionOS 2.2 Update (13 security fixes)
includes Mac Virtual Display, Apple TV Multiview, SharePlay
HomePod Software Update 18.2.
Xcode 16.2 released.
Firefox 133.0.3 release notes (4 bug fixes).
TechTool Pro version 20.1.3 release notes.
Microsoft Office for Mac version 16.92.
Playstation Portal System Software Update 4.0.1.
LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 23.20.54.
LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.41.05.
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

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