Apple’s latest software update will fix an issue that, according to the company, affected some older MacBook Pro models.
Users currently using Big Sur on their machines should see MacOS Big Sur 11.2.1 when going to the Software Update section of their system preferences. Specifically, the description of the update states that it “” addresses an issue that could prevent the battery from charging in some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models, “” although Apple apparently did include some of them. security updates also.
macOS Big Sur 11.2 released last week with a many updates and troubleshooting. The update resolved issues including Bluetooth connectivity, addressed a system issue with accessing the System Preferences Manager, and resolved an issue with Mac minis when connected to external monitors with an HDMI and DVI converter.
Aside from the charging issue on some MacBook Pro models uploaded today, but which is more commonly related to charging MacBook Pro, there have recently been interesting rumors about charging on the next generation Pro laptops that make us feel hopeful. Both Bloomberg an analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that the company plans to release two MacBook Pro models in 14- and 16-inch screen sizes that will drop the USB-C charging standard of recent years for a return to MagSafe charging ports.
As much as I love the USB-C standard – many devices, one cord – I can not help but feel hopeful about a potential future in which I can not let my laptop crash to the floor every time I cross the charging cord does not go.
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