Apple has started rolling out macOS Sonoma 14.4 to the public with new features bug fixes, and more. This update comes almost a month after the release of macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 which addressed a text overlapping bug. Apple keeps refining the software experience with every 14.x update whilst also fixing security issues.
Here’s what’s new according to the Release Notes:
“macOS Sonoma 14.4 introduces new emoji as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates for your Mac.
Emoji
Ӣ New mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain and shaking heads emoji are now available in emoji keyboard
Ӣ 18 people and body emoji support facing the opposite direction
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
Ӣ Podcasts Episode text can be read in full, searched for a word or phrase, clicked to play from a specific point, and used with accessibility features such as Text Size, Increase Contrast and VoiceOver
Ӣ Safari Favourites Bar adds an option to show only icons for websites
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.
For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222“
This update also addresses 64 security vulnerabilities with Sandbox, Siri, Shortcuts, System Settings, Safari, RTKit, WebKit, and more.
macOS Sonoma is compatible with the following Mac models:
- MacBook Air (2018 and later)
- MacBook Pro (2018 and later)
- iMac (2019 and later)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- Mac mini (2018 and later)
- Mac Studio (2022 and later)
- Mac Pro (2019 and later)
In addition to macOS Sonoma 14.4, Apple has also released macOS Ventura 13.6.5 and macOS Monterey 12.7.4 for Macs running on older versions of macOS.
It is highly recommended to update your Mac to the latest software for the best experience and the best security. Did you notice any other changes in this update? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us on @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple news!
