macOS 14.1 Beta 3 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

⬅️ macOS 14.1 Beta 3​

Release Date ― October 10, 2023
Build Number ― 23B5067a
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 10151.41.10
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― 2020.41.1.0.0 (BridgeOS: 21.16.1066.5.1,0)

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New Features & Changes

• Tapback in Right Click menu in iMessage

Resolved Issues
New Issues
Remaining 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

Untested Issues
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.

 

[mactracker]

There appears to be a new Tapback reaction row in the right-click options menu in Messages:

 

[WilliApple]

There appears to be a new Tapback reaction row in the right-click options menu in Messages:

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I LOVE APPLE SO MUCH! This will make my life texting friends SO MUCH EASIER!

 

[Earl Urley]

Intel System Firmware updated to 2020.41.1.0.0 (was 2020.40.3.0.0 in beta 2)

iBridgeOS updated to 21.16.1066.5.1,0 (was 21.16.1056.5.4,0 in beta 2)

Speedometer 2.1 results same as beta 2

Beta 3 seems to be running slower on older Intel 2018 MBA, strange.. even after reboot.. well its only a 256 GB SSD..

 

[gank41]

I’m losing hope that existing .saver Screensaver types will be supported in the future. Apple’s spent all Summer touting their Apple TV Screensavers on their Macs, but they’ve neglected issues with their current settings for using their own Photos App to randomly cycle thru your own photos for Wallpaper (FB12202204), which now doesn’t work.
And my regular Screensaver now causes my Mac’s CPU to spike and also use up a lot of memory. And they’re calling it a “Legacy” Screensaver now.

 

[Mac Hammer Fan]

Some bugs seem to be solved. At last.

 

[RGPphotog]

Is Audio Hijack / Loopback functional on B3? I recall it broke on a previous B

 

[jcscol]

Is Audio Hijack / Loopback functional on B3? I recall it broke on a previous B

They have betas for Hijack & Loopback available that work for me with 14.1 b3, but recommendation is to stay on 14.0 for now https://rogueamoeba.com/status/

 

[WilliApple]

I’m losing hope that existing .saver Screensaver types will be supported in the future. Apple’s spent all Summer touting their Apple TV Screensavers on their Macs, but they’ve neglected issues with their current settings for using their own Photos App to randomly cycle thru your own photos for Wallpaper (FB12202204), which now doesn’t work.
And my regular Screensaver now causes my Mac’s CPU to spike and also use up a lot of memory. And they’re calling it a “Legacy” Screensaver now.
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Maybe Apple is making a new screen saver file that could be consistent with iOS/ipados/tvos/macos? Who knows.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Maybe Apple is making a new screen saver file that could be consistent with iOS/ipados/tvos/macos? Who knows.

I very much hope so, especially if always on OLED iPads that function as Smarthome controllers are coming.

 

[gank41]

Just rebooted my 2018 Intel Mac mini on 14.1b3 and although I'm happy that all of my External Drives mounted properly and relatively quickly, I'm now seeing this when opening the Apple Mail app after it appears to be trying to do an import

I'vw got nearly 500GB of free space. Gonna have to search it up..

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