Apple Releases Second Studio Display 16.4 Firmware Beta

[MacRumors]

Alongside the second macOS Ventura 13.3 beta that came out this week, Apple has provided a new beta of the 16.4 firmware that's designed for the Studio Display. The beta comes two weeks after the first 16.4 firmware beta, which was released on February 17.

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 macOS Ventura 13.3 beta at the current time. Studio Display owners running macOS Ventura 13.3 can go to System Settings > Software Update to install the firmware.

Apple has not provided details on what's included in the firmware update.

Article Link: Apple Releases Second Studio Display 16.4 Firmware Beta

 

[temende]

I'm a very happy studio display owner, but I sometimes feel uneasy about it getting regular software updates on the iOS release cadence. Seems like more opportunity for things to get worse compared to just having built-in firmware that only gets upgraded for urgent bug fixes.

 

[mrr]

Apple needs an affordable monitor.

 

[Kissmo1980]

Apple needs an affordable monitor.

Or we need to make more money. A lot more 😂

I feel you. With this inflation, in some countries prices are beyond insane.
Barely would afford US prices (+taxes) but in EUR..... pfff ... it's mental

 

[Mykbibby]

I swear the noise cancelation is worse now

 

[Amazing Iceman]

I'm happy I got the LG 27GP950 instead.
It has more ports and an amazing refresh rate.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Does it finally swap-out the camera module? 🧐

 

[anthogag]

Release the firmware hounds.

 

[macduke]

I only read the first line of the title on my iPhone which said “Apple Releases Second Studio Display” and got excited.

 

[gdbleb]

Security patches perhaps.

 

[PsykX]

Apple needs an affordable monitor.

If you ask them, this is their affordable monitor.

Honestly, I can't wait to see Samsung's pricing on their ViewFinity S9. I hope they will undercut Apple by a lot and move Apple as a competitor.

 

[JamonBull]

I am awaiting a refund on my Studio Display after having three power supply failures. I bought mine last August and have spent most of my time with it getting it repaired or putting up with a loud, intermittent electric buzz. Looking forward to an upgraded/improved version and I'll purchase that.

 

[jonnysods]

I wonder what will happen when the processor in the monitor gets slow?

 

[Rychiar]

I wonder what will happen when the processor in the monitor gets slow?

it’ll go to 30hz

 

[lazyrighteye]

Still adjusting to the reality that is monitor firmware updates.

I haven't had an Apple-banded external display since they were called Cinema Displays (pairs with my first self-funded Mac, a Graphite G4). To date, one of my better panels. Would love to see them offer something a regular person could acquire. 🤪

 

[daanodinot]

I hope they upgrade it soon. Optimizing the webcam for Center Stage was a mistake. For this kind of money, the display needs a *great* webcam and not a mediocre one.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Still adjusting to the reality that is monitor firmware updates.

I haven't had an Apple-banded external display since they were called Cinema Displays (pairs with my first self-funded Mac, a Graphite G4). To date, one of my better panels. Would love to see them offer something a regular person could acquire. 🤪

Hard to believe but times have changed. We have MagSafe to USB-C adapter cable receiving a software update. All done without you knowing.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625588206748983320

 

[lazyrighteye]

Hard to believe but times have changed. We have MagSafe to USB-C adapter cable receiving an update.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625588206748983320

I feel old.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

I wonder what will happen when the processor in the monitor gets slow?

People will start slinging phrases like “getting long in tooth” and then all feel the pressure to buy a new “full speed” one again. Yes, this makes just about zero sense in monitors but watch it unfold in the next few years.

 

[Mr. Dee]

Apple really fumbled the manufacturing and release of this monitor. The sad part is, they are gonna keep selling it for the next 6 to 7 years.

 

[DotCom2]

When are we going to find out what is in these firmware updates? Non BETA owner here.

 

[eifelbube]

I only read the first line of the title on my iPhone which said “Apple Releases Second Studio Display” and got excited.

ha, ha, exactly the same happened to me …

 

[ThisIs🐵]

Apple needs an affordable monitor.

Maybe 24” Studio Display (mini display?)

 

[satchmo]

Apple needs an affordable monitor.

I hope the Samsung ViewFinity S9 will be an affordable option. Perhaps only then will Apple reconsider a lower priced monitor. But I’m not holding my breath.

 

[-BigMac-]

Can anything in these firmware updates provide “visible” differences (colour, response rate etc), or is it usually just reliability fixes?