Apple Releases Resolution for MacBook Pro Charging Glitch in Latest Big Sur Version Update
Hey there! Apple's newest software update, macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, is here to tackle some issues affecting older MacBook Pro models, specifically some 2016 and 2017 ones. If you're running Big Sur already, you'll spot this update in the Software Update section of your System Preferences. It's supposed to fix an issue preventing battery charging in certain MacBook Pros. Apart from that, the update apparently includes some security updates as well.
Last week, macOS Big Sur 11.2 was released, bringing a bundle of updates and bug fixes. It addressed Bluetooth connectivity issues, solved an administrator access issue in System Preferences, and resolved a problem with Mac minis and external displays connected via HDMI to DVI converters.
Interestingly, there have been some whispers about the charging on the upcoming MacBook Pro models. Both Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggest that Apple is planning to release two Pro models with 14-inch and 16-inch screens, which might ditch the USB-C charging standard for a return to MagSafe charging ports. I must admit, despite my fondness for the USB-C standard, the idea of a future without the laptop-trip hazard sounds pretty swell!
Now, let's dive a bit deeper into this MagSafe 3 port business. It's designed to provide faster charging than USB-C and supports fast charging, allowing the 16-inch MacBook Pro to charge to 50% in half an hour with an appropriate adapter. The new MagSafe 3 port has a breakaway feature, protecting both the port and the machine from damage if the cable is pulled.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro uses a 140W power adapter, while 14-inch models come with a 70W or 96W power adapter, depending on the chip configuration. In addition to MagSafe 3, both models boast Thunderbolt ports. The base M4 models have three Thunderbolt 4 ports, while higher-end M4 Pro and M4 Max models sport three super-speedy Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Lastly, these MacBook Pro models also come equipped with an SDXC card slot and an HDMI 2.1 port, supporting 4K displays at an impressive 240Hz or even an 8K display at 60Hz. Awesome stuff, right?
So, there you have it! Apple's latest software update, along with the tasty tidbits of info on the upcoming MacBook Pro models.
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There have been reports of issues with battery charging in some older MacBook Pro models, and Apple's recent software update, macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, is designed to address this problem. (contains: 'issues', 'software update', 'MacBook Pro')
