Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 75 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced three years ago in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.

Safari Technology Preview release 75 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for WebRTC, Intelligent Tracking Prevention, Web Authentication, Media, Accessibility, Layout, Web API, WebDriver, Web Inspector, and CSS. This version of Safari Technology Preview includes support for WebRTC Screen Capture capabilities.

The new Safari Technology Preview update is available for both macOS High Sierra and macOS Mojave, the newest version of the Mac operating system that was released to the public in September.

The Safari Technology Preview update is available through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store to anyone who has downloaded the browser. Full release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website.

Apple’s aim with Safari Technology Preview is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. Safari Technology Preview can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download.


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How to watch Apple TV on a Mac

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The Apple TV offers a nifty interface for watching lots of content on your TV screen, including Netflix, Amazon, and also for streaming from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. What if you want to watch Apple TV content on your Mac, or stream from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac? You can't - unless you follow this tutorial.

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Apple May Be Modifying iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 to Skirt German Sales Ban

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Apple may be working on new versions of the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, and 8 Plus with updated modem hardware that does not violate the injunction levied against Apple in Germany.

As FOSS Patents points out, German website WinFuture says that sources in German retail have said that Apple will introduce modified iPhone 7 and 8 models that it will be able to sell in the Germany despite the sales ban enacted in December.


WinFuture says that Apple is set to begin selling modified versions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 in approximately four weeks, and German retailers have already received lists of model numbers for the new devices.

The site does not list all of the new model numbers, but includes MN482ZD/A, which is a black iPhone 7 Plus with 128GB of storage, and MQ6K2ZD/A for the 64GB iPhone 8 in space gray. Neither of these new model numbers matches existing model numbers for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8.

According to FOSS Patents, WinFuture has a credible reputation in Germany, and, coupled with the discovery of the new model numbers, there's a good chance this is true despite the fact that it has yet to be confirmed by an official source.

In its ongoing dispute with Qualcomm, Apple has had older iPhone models banned in both China and Germany. In China, Apple was able to get around the ban with a software update and has continued selling iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models in that country.

In Germany, things are more complicated. A German court says that some iPhone models equipped with Intel modems infringe on Qualcomm's hardware patents, so there is a hardware issue that Apple needs to address. Apple has been ordered to cease the import and sale of infringing iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models in Germany, both at its own retail stores and from third-party suppliers.

Introducing tweaked versions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 without the allegedly infringing hardware would allow Apple to continue to sell its older iPhones in Germany while the legal battle with Qualcomm goes on.

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The best selfie sticks for iPhone

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Our pick of the best selfie sticks, from the cheap and cheerful to the remote controlled selfie sticks for iPhone.

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Some Users Report Adobe Premiere Pro Issue Causing Blown Out MacBook Pro Speakers

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There appears to be an issue with recent versions of Adobe Premiere Pro that can result in blown out MacBook Pro speakers.


MacRumors reader Alvin Shen alerted us to multiple users on the Adobe support forums who report that Premiere Pro suddenly caused loud, distorted audio to play through their MacBook Pro speakers, resulting in permanent damage. In many cases, the issue arose when users were editing the audio of video clips.

"I was using the Adobe Premiere 2019 Audio suite for background sound and while tweaking the settings it made a loud distorted noise that hurt even my ears," wrote one user. "After that my speakers are unusable."

The discussion topic was posted in November, and there are replies from affected users through January, suggesting that the apparent bug is present in both versions 12.0.1 and 12.0.2 of Premiere Pro CC for Mac. It's unclear when the issue began, how many users are affected, or what the exact cause is.

It appears Adobe advised at least one customer to try disabling the MacBook Pro's microphone in Premiere Pro by selecting No Input under Preferences > Audio Hardware > Default Input, but the issue persists for some users.


Our tipster Shen took his MacBook Pro to the Genius Bar at an Apple Store in Canada and was provided with an over $600 repair quote for his 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro. The price is so high because Apple replaces the entire top case assembly containing the speakers, keyboard, trackpad, and battery.

It's unclear if Adobe, Apple, or both companies are at fault. We've reached out to both Adobe and Apple for comment.

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Deals: Save on Apple's 9.7-Inch iPad, 12-Inch MacBook, HomePod, Beats, iTunes Gift Cards, and More

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There are quite a few deals on Apple devices going on this week, including notable discounts on the company's 2018 9.7-inch iPad, most recent 12-inch MacBook, HomePod, and more.

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To start off, B&H Photo has the HomePod for just $279.00, down from an original price of $349.99. This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on the HomePod so far in 2019, and the price is just beating out a similar sale at Best Buy, where the smart speaker has been discounted to $279.99. B&H Photo says its HomePod sale will last through February 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

On Amazon, you can save on the 2018 9.7-inch iPad, which has been discounted to $354.99, down from $429.00. This sale is for the 128GB and Wi-Fi only version of the tablet, available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold.


The 2018 iPad has a 9.7-inch Retina display, an A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Touch ID, and support for the first-generation Apple Pencil. Amazon is also marking down the 32GB models to $279.99, from $329.00.

Both Amazon and B&H Photo continue to discount the 12-inch MacBook, which was last updated in mid 2017. In these sales, you can get the 256GB MacBook for $999.00, down from $1,299.00 (Gold: B&H / Amazon) (Rose Gold: B&H). The 512GB MacBook is also available for $1,299.00, down from $1,599.00 (Gold: B&H / Amazon) (Rose Gold: B&H).


MacRumors has also partnered with leather tech accessory company Mujjo this month, offering our readers the chance to save 15 percent on their orders through Valentine's Day. To gain access to the sale, add any item to your cart on Mujjo.com, head to the checkout screen, and enter the coupon code #lovemujjo to take 15 percent off.


Mujjo offers high-quality leather accessories, including cases for the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, 8, 8 Plus, and many more. The company also sells sleeves for the MacBook and iPad. Head to Mujjo.com to browse everything on the retailer's site and place your order before the exclusive code expires on February 14.


Lastly, we have a few quick-mention deals: the iTunes gift card sale from earlier this week is still going on, so if you haven't had a chance to get the $100 iTunes gift card for $85 yet, be sure to head to PayPal on eBay before it expires. Today only, Best Buy has the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones (Matte Gold) for $159.99, down from between $200-$240. Twelve South's PowerPic Wireless Charger (Black) is on sale again as well, discounted to $52.21 on Amazon, from an original price of $89.99.

Our full Deals Roundup has information on even more sales happening this week.

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