Apple Releases Fifth Studio Display 17 Firmware Beta

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a fifth Studio Display 17 firmware beta, with the update coming two weeks after the release of the fourth beta.

All Studio Display models are able to receive over-the-air firmware updates, but this firmware update is limited to Macs that are running the new macOS Sonoma operating system at the current time. macOS Sonoma is also being beta tested.

Studio Display owners running macOS Sonoma can go to System Settings > Software Update to install the firmware.

Apple has not provided details on what's included in the firmware update and no new features were found by those running the betas. Release notes and full launch information will be available when the new Studio Display update comes out this fall alongside macOS Sonoma.

Article Link: Apple Releases Fifth Studio Display 17 Firmware Beta

 

[zorinlynx]

I don't understand what the point of these betas is when they don't even want to tell us what has been changed nor what to test.

 

[Unity451]

They change nothing. It's just job security for the Studio Display team.

 

[Aston441]

I don't understand what the point of these betas is when they don't even want to tell us what has been changed nor what to test.

In the near future, updates and changes to the underlying OS will be invisible, no documentation will be available, and you won’t even be sure, and sometimes not even aware that it happened. In fact this has already happened.

 

[NewUsername]

Can we have all the betas in one article instead of making a separate article for every beta?

 

[t0rqx]

They sure need a lot of firmware revisions to fix that webcam.

 

[Steve01234]

the webcam tracking has changed. better frames person, especially in non-apple apps like zoom. thats the only thing I've noticed. I suspect we'll eventually see apps that run on the display alone like its a giant iPad.

 

[Rychiar]

Can they update new studio displays to be cheaper?

 

[iLilana]

meanwhile my LG 32 inch 4 K monitor...just seems not not need updates... BECAUSE IT IS A MONITOR! the studio display is an over engineered, over priced and unnecessary piece of electronics.

 

[Rychiar]

meanwhile my LG 32 inch 4 K monitor...just seems not not need updates... BECAUSE IT IS A MONITOR! the studio display is an over engineered, over priced and unnecessary piece of electronics.

And yet the other 5k monitors being released aren’t much better Price wise unfortunately

 

[jz0309]

While it’s referred to as “firmware” - isn’t it running the full fledged iOS? Hence an update with every iOS 17 beta release?

 

[ralphthemagi]

meanwhile my LG 32 inch 4 K monitor...just seems not not need updates... BECAUSE IT IS A MONITOR! the studio display is an over engineered, over priced and unnecessary piece of electronics.

The LG Ultrafine's don't get updates either but desperately need them. Every Ultrafine ever made has a critical design flaw that all but guarantees failure.

 

[alquemir]

meanwhile my LG 32 inch 4 K monitor...just seems not not need updates... BECAUSE IT IS A MONITOR! the studio display is an over engineered, over priced and unnecessary piece of electronics.

Wrong! Studio Display has a much better quality build than your average run on the mill monitor.

 

[Stuipdboy1000]

While it’s referred to as “firmware” - isn’t it running the full fledged iOS? Hence an update with every iOS 17 beta release?

The build number is the same as the corresponding iOS 17 build and it has an A13 inside so it probably is.

 

[citysnaps]

meanwhile my LG 32 inch 4 K monitor...just seems not not need updates... BECAUSE IT IS A MONITOR! the studio display is an over engineered, over priced and unnecessary piece of electronics.

That's great if you're not fussy and your needs are met with a 4K display.

As a photographer, I require an outstanding 5K display and Apple's delivers.

 

[vegetassj4]

Methinks the display itself is a beta

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Methinks the display itself is a beta

Methinks you don't own one

 

[cs44]

I'm in the market and have considered the Studio Display. Have the front facing camera issues been resolved?

 

[Jdizzle188]

Long after the price is forgotten the quality remains, and with these updates well, I welcome any refinements however small or unnoticeable.

 

[Zest28]

meanwhile my LG 32 inch 4 K monitor...just seems not not need updates... BECAUSE IT IS A MONITOR! the studio display is an over engineered, over priced and unnecessary piece of electronics.

And you are proud of that?

My TV receives updates too.

 

[Roller]

I'm in the market and have considered the Studio Display. Have the front facing camera issues been resolved?

I've used my Studio Display for hundreds of video calls and meetings. While the camera is not as good as the ones in some of Apple's other devices, it's been more than adequate. The only thing I hope gets fixed with this firmware update is a glitch where my image sometimes moves unexpectedly in the frame with Center Stage on.

 

[mpetrides]

meanwhile my LG 32 inch 4 K monitor...just seems not not need updates... BECAUSE IT IS A MONITOR! the studio display is an over engineered, over priced and unnecessary piece of electronics.

Ah but it is so gorgeous. Seriously. I love mine.

I'd love it even more if it had HDMI input but I knew what I was getting when I bought it. And after 18 months, I still love it.

 

[lkrupp]

They sure need a lot of firmware revisions to fix that webcam.

I own a Studio Display and the camera is just fine. Do you own one or are you just parroting tech blog comment forums?

 

[lkrupp]

Can they update new studio displays to be cheaper?

Why? You’ve got Samsung if you wasn’t to go cheap.

 

[switz]

My two Studio Displays are mounted to wall brackets with VESA mounts. The left one is about 3 inches above the MacStudio and my postage scales. The second one is to the right of the main screen one.They work for me.