Still Running OS X Yosemite? Beware, iTunes 12.8.1 Breaks Safari

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Apple this week released iTunes 12.8.1 for OS X Yosemite up to macOS High Sierra. The minor update resolves an issue that prevented iTunes from streaming media to third-party AirPlay speakers, and contains other minor improvements.


However, anyone running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 specifically should avoid updating to iTunes 12.8.1 for now, as users across the MacRumors Forums, Twitter, Reddit, and Stack Exchange report that the update somehow breaks Safari 10.1.2, the latest version of the browser for OS X Yosemite.

After updating to iTunes 12.8.1, some users have encountered the following error message when opening Safari on OS X Yosemite:

Safari cannot be opened because of a problem.

Check with the developer to make sure Safari works with this version of Mac OS X. You may have to reinstall the application. Be sure to sure to install any available updates for the application and Mac OS X.

One user on Stack Exchange believes that the iTunes 12.8.1 update may update /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework to a version incompatible with Safari 10.1.2, but the cause is not entirely clear. We've flagged the issue with Apple and asked if and when a fix will be available.

In the meantime, workarounds include using an alternative browser such as Firefox or upgrading to a newer macOS version — of course, those still using OS X Yosemite likely don't want to or can't upgrade. Updating to iTunes 12.9 is not possible on OS X Yosemite, as that version is only compatible with macOS Mojave.

We'll update this article when a fix is available.

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Someone Just Paid Over $6,000 for a Steve Jobs Business Card

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Earlier this month, we told you about an auction for a Steve Jobs business card listing him as Chairman of the Board at Apple Computer. The business card features Apple's classic rainbow logo and an address of 20525 Mariani Avenue, across the street from Apple's Infinite Loop campus in Cupertino, California.


Boston-based RR Auction has since announced that the business card, estimated to fetch a modest $500, was sold for a considerably larger sum of $6,259 this week. For that price, one might think it was signed by Jobs, but it was not.

During the same auction, a copy of the February 1984 premiere issue of Macworld magazine signed by Jobs sold for $47,775, easily topping its $10,000 estimate. Limited copies of the issue are still in circulation, and Jobs was typically reluctant to provide his autograph, making it even more of a collectible.


Jobs signed the magazine at the grand opening of Apple's iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York in May 2006, writing "to Matt, steven jobs" on the front cover, which features a photo of himself next to a trio of original Macintosh computers.

Earlier this year, a rare employment questionnaire filled out by Jobs in 1973 was auctioned off for an impressive $174,757.

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone Case Bundle From Speck

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For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Speck to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone case bundle for the iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, X, or 8/8 Plus that comes with a Presidio Stay Clear case, a Presidio Pro case, and two of Speck's GrabTabs.

Speck makes a range of Presidio cases for the iPhone, all with varying designs and levels of protection. The Presidio Pro, priced from $40 to $45, is one of Speck's more protective cases with a dual-layer design.


With two layers of protection, the Presidio Pro offers protection from drops of up to 10 feet. A raised bezel around the edge of the screen protects the display when it's face down, and it comes in multiple colors including black, red, pink, blue, and gray.


Also included in the bundle is the Presidio Stay Clear, also priced at $40 to $45. The Presidio Stay Clear is, as the name suggests, an entirely clear case that shows off the design of the iPhone, making it the perfect choice for the colorful iPhone XR.


The Presidio Clear offers two layers of protection to keep your iPhone safe from drops up to eight feet, and it has a raised bezel in case it falls face down. All of Speck's cases allow for wireless charging.


To go along with the two cases in the bundle, Speck is including two of its new GrabTabs. Priced at $9.99, the GrabTab is an alternative to the PopSocket, offering up a loop that allows you to keep a solid grip on your iPhone.


The GrabTab attaches to the back of the iPhone or an iPhone case, and when not in use, the loop pops down so it doesn't add a lot of bulk to your iPhone. GrabTabs also serve as a stand so you can use it when watching videos, and they come in multiple colors and designs.


We have four iPhone case bundles from Speck to give away to MacRumors readers. To enter to win, use the Rafflecopter widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winners and send the prizes. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected.

a Rafflecopter giveaway The contest will run from today (December 14) at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time on December 21. The winners will be chosen randomly on December 21 and will be contacted by email. The winners will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before new winners are chosen.

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