All the changes coming to macOS Sonoma in the latest 14.1 update explained
The Apple’s latest macOS Sonoma update
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We’ve just got the first big update formacOS Sonoma(Apple’s latestoperating systemforMacs and MacBooks, which was released in September).
The Sonoma 14.1. update is available for all Mac users running macOS Sonoma, and can be downloaded and installed through theSoftware Updatesection found inSystem Settings.
If you’re not running macOS Sonoma, you’re not being left out, as Apple also released updates for older devices and operating systems, macOS Ventura 13.6.1 and macOS Monterey 12.7.1, which include many of the security fixes that macOS Sonoma 14.1 has.
The macOS Sonoma 14.1 update brings some new features to a range of apps, including a new warranty section which detailsyour AppleCare+ plan(if you have one) and the status of your coverage (including for connected devices likeAirPods and Beats headphones), along with new sections in the Apple Music app allowing you to add your favorite songs, albums, and playlists.
MacRumors lists the full rundown of changes and fixesthat Apple has made in the update, and you can seean even more detailed breakdown of the security-related changes on Apple’s support website.
This isn’t a massive update, and seems almost like routine maintenance with some new additions, so there’s still plenty of room for improvement for macOS Sonoma, which is a decent operating system - but still not perfect. Some users are reporting buggy performance while using macOS Sonoma,although not all performance issues are Apple’s fault. That said, it seems like this update at least shows that Apple is aware of user feedback, and is working to improve the OS.
What’s coming next down the Apple pipeline
Hopefully, we won’t have long to wait for more improvements, asAppleInsider reports that macOS Sonoma 14.2’s developer beta has already been released to testers. If you would like to try this even newer version of macOS Sonoma, you’ll be able to grab it once the public beta version is released via the Apple Beta Software Program. This is only recommended for those willing to experiment with their devices, so we don’t recommend installing the beta on devices used for critical activities.
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We recently learned thatApple has been tripling down on its AI efforts, and I think users are eager to see what this means for the company’s devices, such as the best MacBooks and Macs. Considering that Apple has been thought of as behind the curve in the recent round of the AI game, with competitors likeMicrosoft partnering with OpenAIandAmazon partnering with Anthropic(a rival ofOpenAIworking on innovative generative AI likeits own AI chatbot, Claude), many people feel Apple needs to start showing off its AI products soon - maybe even in a future update for macOS Sonoma.
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Kristina is a UK-based Computing Writer, and is interested in all things computing, software, tech, mathematics and science. Previously, she has written articles about popular culture, economics, and miscellaneous other topics.
She has a personal interest in the history of mathematics, science, and technology; in particular, she closely follows AI and philosophically-motivated discussions.
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