macOS 14.3 Beta 2 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

⬅️ macOS 14.3 Beta 2​

Release Date ― January 3, 2024
Build Number ― 23D5043d
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― Pending
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― Pending. (BridgeOS: Pending)

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New Features & Changes
Resolved Issues
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Untested Issues

• Timers do not have the EncoreInfinitum ringtones.
• Alarms may not play when your display is asleep for a long period of time (FB10086690)
  • Workaround: Make your display not fall asleep in Settings > Lock Screen > Turn display off on ____ when inactive. You can turn your brightness off.
  • Issue present since macOS 13.0

Additional Notes

• Please know, Memory Management has always been an issue on any OS (not just Apple's). If you believe there is a Memory Leak, please go to the Apple Menu > Restart > Restart to fix it.
• When a new macOS release comes out, all issues automatically go to "Untested Issues" until they are moved by someone. Issues that stay in Untested for 3 releases (beta or smooth) will be removed from all future threads. When there is a new macOS release, please be sure to let us know about the issue's status by moving it to either "Remaining Issues" or "Resolved Issues"
• macOS 14 Sonoma will be installed via a Delta Update in System Settings. Please be aware about this and the update won’t install with an installer.
• macOS 14 is officially supported on the following devices. If your device is not listed below, it has unfortunately been dropped by Apple. Any efforts of trying to get your Mac running macOS 14, including bugs should be discussed in this thread.
  • MacBook Air: 2018, 2019, Intel 2020, M1, M2
  • MacBook Pro: 2018, 2019, Intel 2020, M1, M1 Pro/Max, M2, M2 Pro/Max
  • Mac mini: 2018, M1, M2, M2 Pro
  • iMac: Pro 2017, 4K 2019, 5K 2019, 5K 2020, M1
  • Mac Pro: 2019, M2 Ultra
  • Mac Studio: M1 Max/Ultra, M2 Max/Ultra
• macOS Somona Preview
• macOS 14 Release Notes
• Apple Security Updates
• Become an Apple Beta Tester

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Feel free to add in any issues or new features that you have spotted in this release by clicking the "Edit" button below.

 

[Broken Hope]

Does this fix again the issue with volume sliders that reoccured in beta 1?

 

[flowrider]

^^^^Yes👍🏻

Lou

 

[ylluminate]

Anyone been having the problem with Apple Silicon (M1+) systems not allowing use / download of Siri voices for TTS (text-to-speech) and then this update makes it work?

Seems that the voices act like they will download, but then do not or do not appear as selectable in 14.2, but I'm highly tempted to jump into this beta cycle to see if it will resolve the issue...

 

[ylluminate]

Siri voice selection in System Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content → System voice in 14.3 beta 2 is still broken for those of us experiencing this. I'm on a MacBookPro18,2 (M1 Max).

 

[flowrider]

^^^^Works fine on my Intel 7,1 Mac Pro.

Lou

 

[slomtbr]

Audacity's playback and record level meters are back, but the interminable wait for an iPhone sync is still present.