Apple has released the release candate beta of the Sonoma 14.5 update to developers and the public. The RC comes nine days after the fourth beta was released. The full version will likely arrive for all users in the next week or two, perhaps after the new iPads start shipping–Apple could release iOS and iPad OS 17.5 as well.
macOS 14.5: Beta 4 developer notes
The following are the release notes for the macOS 14.5 beta 4 release to developers. No notes have been provided to developers about the RC. These notes are often different from the notes provided in the official release to the general public.
FaceTime
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: Users might not be able to approve or decline a FaceTime link call because notifications might not be received on the caller side for them to accept or decline the call. (125617787)
Mac (Designed for iPad) Apps
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: macOS might launch the wrong version for (Designed for iPad) apps after double clicking the icon or after building from Xcode. (121404522)
macOS 14.5: New features
As there are no already-announced macOS 14 features yet to arrive, it’s not clear what, if anything, is new in the 14.5 update. The last update brought new emojis with other undisclosed bug fixes and security upgrades. We’ll update this section if any new features are discovered.
macOS 14.5: Bug fixes and security updates
Apple doesn’t divulge any security patches before the latest version is released to the general public, but there are sure to be several important updates.
macOS 14.5: How to install the update
To install the beta on your Mac as a developer, first sign up for a developer account. Once you’re registered, follow these instructions:
- Go to System Settings on your Mac.
- Go to the General tab, then Software Update.
- You should see two options: Automatic Updates and Beta Updates. Click on the “I” symbol beside Beta Updates.
- You can now turn on Beta Updates (if they weren’t already on).
- Choose the macOS 14.5 beta.
- If your developer account is tied to a different Apple ID to your usual one you can change that here.
- Click Done.
- Now your Mac will Check for updates and show the latest Sonoma Developer Beta as an upgrade. Click on Upgrade Now.
Author: Michael Simon, Executive Editor
Michael Simon has been covering Apple since the iPod was the iWalk. His obsession with technology goes back to his first PC—the IBM Thinkpad with the lift-up keyboard for swapping out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style tbh.