Millions of MacBook, iMac, and Mac users are eagerly waiting for Apple to address a slew of bugs and issues in the latest macOS Ventura update. Some of the reported problems include connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and BlueTooth, failed Time Machine backups, UI lag, TouchID problems, and various issues in both first- and third-party apps. While Ventura is not the latest version of macOS, it is the latest version that is compatible with many Macs and MacBooks within their support window.
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 a significant proportion being MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro laptops. The average lifespan of a MacBook is said to be around 5 to 8 years, with deskbound Macs lasting slightly longer. This means that there are millions of active Macs that could potentially be 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 this week, with a full public release expected in the coming weeks. However, as macOS Ventura updates are usually released alongside macOS Sonoma updates, it may be well into May before any potential fixes for the issues affecting millions of Macs are implemented. Users are advised to carefully consider whether to update to macOS Ventura 13.6.6, as it comes with a number of significant issues despite offering the latest security patches.
As Apple prepares for the release of the next macOS Sonoma update, users are advised to stay informed about any potential fixes and improvements that may address the bugs present in macOS Ventura. With millions of Mac users experiencing connectivity, performance, and functionality issues, the upcoming update will be highly anticipated. Stay tuned for the latest Mac, iPhone, and iPad news in Forbes’ weekly Apple Loop news digest.
