Apple recently released an update to macOS Sonoma to address bugs, but many MacBook, iMac, and Mac users are still facing issues. The latest update to macOS Ventura has caused multiple problems including connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and BlueTooth, failed Time Machine backups, UI lag, TouchID problems, and issues with both first- and third-party apps. Despite not being the latest version of macOS, Ventura is the highest version that will run on millions of Macs still under support.
Apple continued to sell Intel-based Mac hardware until June 2023 when it launched the first Mac Pro powered by ARM-based Apple Silicon. In 2017, Apple shipped 19.7 million Macs, with the majority being MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro laptops. The average lifespan of a MacBook is 5 to 8 years, leaving many active Macs potentially affected by the issues introduced in macOS Ventura 13.6.6.
New versions of iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 have entered beta testing, with a public release expected in a few weeks. However, as macOS updates are typically launched alongside Sonoma updates, it may be well into May before potential fixes for the issues in Ventura are released. In the meantime, users are advised to carefully consider updating to macOS Ventura 13.6.6, as while it offers security patches, it also comes with a significant number of problems.
Apple Loop’s weekly news digest in Forbes provides the latest updates on Mac, iPhone, and iPad news. With millions of Mac users still facing issues after updating to macOS Ventura, many are eagerly awaiting the next release to address the bugs and problems plaguing their devices. Despite the challenges, Apple continues to work on improvements and updates to provide users with the best possible experience on their devices.
