how do I update safari
I keep getting a message from a well known site that my Safari browser needs to be updated. I'm currently using 15.6. Is there a newer version?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
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Safari 15.6.1 is the latest possible version for macOS Catalin 10.15.7.
You may be able to upgrade your macOS and that will include a later version of Safari.
The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.
A late 2012 through late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
A mid 2014 and late 2014 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
A late 2015 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
A 2017 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Ventura macOS 13 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
A 2019 or later iMac can be upgraded to the current version of Sonoma macOS 14. See:How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support
Another option is to use a 3rd party browser that supports running their latest version with Catalina. One example: https://www.google.com/chrome/