Some early adopters of Apple's new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip have discovered that the laptop cannot currently be updated to macOS Sonoma over the air. These models shipped with an unreleased build of macOS Ventura 13.5 installed, and when users attempt to update to macOS Sonoma, macOS Ventura 13.5 is listed as the latest version available. It is unclear when Apple will address this issue, but affected users can manually install the update using the M3-compatible version of macOS Sonoma 14.1. The issue also appears to affect the new iMac with the M3 chip.
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.5.1, which includes a fix for an issue in System Settings that was preventing location permissions from appearing. The update comes as Apple focuses on iOS 17 and other software updates expected to ship in September, with macOS Sonoma likely to be finalized and released in October.
The macOS Ventura 13.5 update has introduced a bug that affects location services, preventing users from accessing and controlling location permissions for apps. Users are unable to toggle location services on or off for apps, and there is no option to enable location services for newly installed apps. This bug has been present since the release of macOS Ventura 13.5, and there is currently no fix. Apple will need to issue an update to restore the privacy settings to their original state.
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.5, the fifth major update to the operating system, which includes bug fixes and security updates. There are no notable feature changes, as Apple is now focusing on macOS Sonoma, the next-generation version of macOS set to launch in the fall. Users can download the update for free through the Software Update section of System Settings.
Apple has released the third beta of macOS Ventura 13.5 to developers for testing purposes, with no notable features found yet. The update may include iMessage Contact Key Verification if it launches in iOS 16.6. macOS Sonoma is in development and expected to launch this fall, making macOS Ventura 13.5 one of the final updates. Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center and the Software Update mechanism in System Settings.
Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.4 with bug fixes for Auto Unlock with Apple Watch, Bluetooth keyboards, Screen Time, and VoiceOver. The update also adds a Sports feed in the sidebar of the Apple News app and introduces the simplified beta installation method. This could be one of the last updates to the macOS Ventura operating system as Apple transitions to development on macOS 14.
Apple has released a minor update to macOS Ventura 13.3, called macOS Ventura 13.3.1, which includes a fix for a bug that caused Auto Unlock with Apple Watch not to work and an issue that caused the pushing hands emoji not to show skin tone variations. The update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Settings.
Apple has released the macOS Ventura 13.4 beta 1 to registered developers, with the update gradually rolling out over the air. The update brings bug fixes and security improvements, but there is no word on what's new in macOS 13.4 yet. The public beta is expected to be released later this week or next week.
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.3, the third major update to the macOS Ventura operating system, which includes new emoji characters, bug fixes, and other enhancements. The update adds 21 new emoji, including animals, hand gestures, and objects, and fixes an issue that could cause trackpad gestures to stop working. macOS Ventura 13.3 is expected to be one of the last updates to the operating system as Apple shifts its attention to the next-generation of macOS that's expected this June.
Apple has released the release candidate version of macOS Ventura 13.3 to developers for testing purposes, which includes new emoji characters and the revised version of HomeKit architecture. The update also adds the new HomeKit architecture that was initially removed from iOS 16.2 and its sister updates, and the revised version should have fewer bugs that affect HomeKit setups.
