[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #61398: Missing src attribute on <audio> tag prevents m4a audio files playing in safari.

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#61398: Missing src attribute on <audio> tag prevents m4a audio files playing in
safari.
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 Reporter:  ericmulder                           |       Owner:  joedolson
     Type:  defect (bug)                         |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  6.9
Component:  Media                                |     Version:  6.6
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-testing 2nd-opinion  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by iamshashank):

 == Reproduction Report
 === Description
 ❌ This report validates that the issue cannot be reproduced.

 === Environment
 - WordPress: 6.8.2
 - PHP: 8.2.27
 - Server: nginx/1.26.1
 - Database: mysqli (Server: 8.0.35 / Client: mysqlnd 8.2.27)
 - Browser: Safari 18.3
 - OS: macOS
 - Theme: Twenty Twenty 2.9
 - MU Plugins: None activated
 - Plugins:
   * Test Reports 1.2.0

 === Actual Results
 1.  Error condition does not occurs.
 2.  The m4a file is playing well in safari

 === Additional Notes
 - It’s likely working fine now either because of WordPress 6.8.2 or the
 Safari update improving compatibility.

 === Screenshots
 - [[Image(https://ibb.co/Xkdjp7L1)]]
 - [[Image(https://ibb.co/wN3g149k)]]

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/61398#comment:18>
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