Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.4 With Support for Studio Display Webcam Update

[MacRumors]

Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.4, the fourth major update to the macOS Monterey operating system that launched in October 2021. macOS Monterey 12.4 comes over two months after the launch of macOS Monterey 12.3, an update that added Universal Control.

The ‌‌‌‌‌macOS Monterey‌‌ 12.4 update can be downloaded on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences. Apple has also released a macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 update for those who are still running Big Sur, as well as a macOS Catalina 2022-004 security update.

Following the macOS Monterey 12.4 and iPadOS 15.5 updates, Universal Control is no longer in beta. It is now an official feature that Apple has deemed issue-free, and the beta labeling has been removed. Universal Control was introduced in March and it allows you to use a single mouse/trackpad and keyboard across multiple Macs and iPads.

For the Studio Display, macOS Monterey 12.4 adds support for the 15.5 firmware, which is designed to improve the webcam quality.

There's also an update for the Podcasts app, with Apple adding a setting that limits the number of episodes stored on a Mac and automatically deletes older ones.

Article Link: Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.4 With Support for Studio Display Webcam Update

 

[adamw]

New MacOS updates always welcome. Hope it is bug-free and snappier! Any news from real world users on whether the Mac Studio Display's webcam quality has really been improved?

 

[InfoTime]

Hopefully this fixes the issue some are having with using Synology as a Time Machine target.

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[Alfred.Woodden]

Does it fix Safari Tab Groups? And what about Hide-My-Email inside the Mail.app? What about the iCloud Private Relay bug that hinders the feature from restarting after you've temporarily used a 3rd part VPN?

 

[SpringKid]

I still only get 12.3.1 as latest.

 

[jdclifford]

Same as RC 21F79?

 

[rm5]

Hope it fixes the Do Not Disturb bug where in Dark Mode the text is impossible to read/there's a "drop shadow" effect. I'll install it tonight, along with iOS 15.5 on my iPad/iPhone.

I hope there are no issues during the installation. I remember during the Big Sur 11.3 update it just randomly showed the login screen and asked for a password, then did the spinning beach ball. Had to do a complete reinstall for that to be fixed. Hope that doesn't happen this time...

 

[RalfTheDog]

Has anyone else had their computers burst into flames after installing this patch? After installing on m

 

[falkon-engine]

12.4 RC is (21F79)... is the final build the same version?

 

[sgreen314]

I still only get 12.3.1 as latest.

Sometimes take a little bit to filter down to all. Last number I see 100 million + Macs in use!

Side question for others. I'm still on Big Sur. Is this worth updating to now. I'm a casual user, no real specific app requirements.

 

[tywebb13]

Same as RC 21F79?

Yes. Same build. However there is a full installer now too. Direct link is here: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/dow...mulgfjsz9k50modkj31a9v0p/InstallAssistant.pkg

 

[rm5]

Sometimes take a little bit to filter down to all. Last number I see 100 million + Macs in use!

Side question for others. I'm still on Big Sur. Is this worth updating to now. I'm a casual user, no real specific app requirements.

I'd say go for it. Only took 20 minutes on my M1 MBA

 

[quaresma]

I hope it fixes the battery drain on 12.3.1 on my M1 Air.

 

[falkon-engine]

12.4 still has some thunderbolt related bugs... USB2.0 devices connected via thunderbolt sometimes drop out when the system goes to and resumes from sleep. The bug is present on x86 and ARM.

 

[Dbrink329]

I hope this update addresses my docked MBP's multi-monitor display swapping issue

 

[kwijbo]

are there release notes? not seeing anything here:

Apple security releases - Apple Support

This document lists security updates and Rapid Security Responses for Apple software.

support.apple.com

 

[MacBird]

Safari's Speedometer result after updating is 337, Google Chrome's most recent version is at 297. This is on a M1 Max.

 

[vOne1]

Safari's Speedometer result after updating is 337, Google Chrome's most recent version is at 297. This is on a M1 Max.

Funny, I also tested this, and indeed, nice improvement.

 

[TinyMito]

I hope this fixes the Apple Music playlist sync to the cloud.

 

[rm5]

Funny, I also tested this, and indeed, nice improvement.

I got 273 for Speedometer on 12.3.1 Will check again after updating.

 

[falkon-engine]

Funny, I also tested this, and indeed, nice improvement.

Speedometer is the new Geekbench ?

 

[Mr. Dee]

I’m still on Big Sur, will upgrade after 12.5 is released. M1 Macs have been rock solid, the only problem I’ve experienced is from Mozilla Firefox, it kills battery life.

 

[M5RahuL]

Safari's Speedometer result after updating is 337, Google Chrome's most recent version is at 297. This is on a M1 Max.

So.. the obligatory 'Safari is snappier' is justified right now

 

[jz0309]

Surprised it did t prompt me for password, just downloaded and install

 

[Realityck]

12.4 RC is (21F79)... is the final build the same version?

Yes
Released today

• macOS 12.4 (21F79) - May 16, 2022
• iOS 15.5 (19F77) - May 16, 2022
• iPadOS 15.5 (19F77) - May 16, 2022
• watchOS 8.6 (19T572) - May 16, 2022
• tvOS 15.5 (19L570) - May 16, 2022