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Updates: PS5 Update, Firefox, iOS Chrome, VirtualBox, Apple Betas
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Freeware VM VirtualBox 7.0.16 Update
VirtualBox version 7.0.16 includes a macOS Host related fix:
- macOS Host: Fixed issue when App Nap was affecting VM performance (bug #18678) .
See the Change Log for other 7.0.16 fixes and improvements.
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Apple Beta Updates
Current Developer releases as of April 17, 2024.
(Release notes are on download pages.)
- macOS 14.5 beta 2 (23F5059e)
- iOS 17.5 beta 2 (21F5058e)
- iPadOS 17.5 beta 2 (21F5058e)
- tvOS 17.5 beta 2 (21L5553e)
- visionOS 1.2 beta 2 (21O5565d)
- watchOS 10.5 beta 2 (21T5555d)
- Xcode 15.4 beta (15F5021i)
Apple also has Public betas. See Beta FAQ for info on joining or unenrolling.
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Other News, Software and Firmware Updates (later first)
- (Apr 24) Playstation 5 System Software version 24.03-09.20.00 (Sony USA)
- Adds Community Game Help, option to hide Remote Play status messages,
and "improved system software performance and stability".
- (Apr 23) Chrome 124.0.6367.88 for iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later (App store)
- "Stability and performance improvements".
- "Easily get to your Most Visited Sites & Shortcuts from the redesigned carousel
at top of the new tab page." (See linked App store page for user reviews.)
- (Apr 17) Micromat Drive Scope v1.2.23 update. (Use in-app update check.)
- Fixed blank NVMe SMART Log table issue.
- Updates to SATA and NVMe table layouts.
- Added additional drive manufacturer company logos.
- Updated PCI vendor identification database.
- Minor fixes and enhancements.
- (Apr 16) Microsoft Office for Mac (365/2021/2019) version 16.84 (24041420).
The 16.84 release notes lists Outlook feature updates & fixes, and a security update for Excel (CVE-2024-26257).
- (Apr 15) LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.30.56
- post includes release notes and firmware download page.
(This update replaces the previous webOS 23 update that was pulled.)
- includes a tip if you're unable to change Picture or Game mode settings.
- (Apr 15) LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.61
- post includes release notes and firmware download page.
(This update replaces the previous webOS 23 update that was pulled.)
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Apple News and Press Releases (later first)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
April 8th to 12th, 2024 News Archive
- Safari Technology Preview 192.
- visionOS 1.1.2 Update.
- Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.
- Optimizing WebKit & Safari for Speedometer 3.0.
- Apple Vision Pro brings a new era of spatial computing to business .
- Pushing the limit with Apple Watch Ultra and The Speed Project.
- Develop in Swift Tutorials.
- Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles
- Chrome 123 Stable Channel Update for Mac.
For links to older news pages, see the Archives.
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Recent Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates (later first)
Apple Guides, Tips & Troubleshooting for Mac & iPhone/iPad/watch/tvOS/Vision Pro Users. (Now has an Apple Vision Pro section.)
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