macOS 11.2.1 -- Messages app takes a good minute or two to sync

[s2mike]

Everything was working fine for me on 11.2, but now it seems that the Messages app takes a few minutes before syncing properly when I first open my MacBook Air (M1).

Not sure if it has anything to do with the fact that I'm running iOS 14.5 Beta 1 on my iPhone, but it's sort of annoying.

Anyone else experiencing this delay?

 

[s2mike]

Hmm...after spending a decent amount of time on my MacBook Air today, things seem to be behaving correctly once again. Gonna keep an eye on this, though.

 

[coffeeplease]

Happens on 11.0.1 on and off for me. Sometimes it just doesn't update and I need to restart Messages.

 

[s2mike]

The more Apple grows and expands, the worse they become. Blargh.

 

[Phantom iCloud tabs]

This delay has been an intermittent problem for me since the upgrade to Big Sur. I have noticed it on all the versions, 11.0.1, 11.1, and 11.2. Sending an iMessage forces the sync, and you'll notice the blue progress bar stall as there seems to be a reconnection happening.