Apple released macOS 10.13.6 for the new MacBook Pro generation on Wednesday evening. The iCompany did not provide any further details.
The update came as a surprise and left users wondering what it meant. No details could be found in the description. When asked by MacRumors, Apple now explains the content of the latest update.
T2 chip taming and sound problems
At the end of July, we wrote about crashing MacBook Pro models from the 2018 series. A small number of users were confronted with this problem. The T2 chip could have been to blame. Among other things, it is responsible for managing the SSD, encryption and the "Hey Siri" function. It also stores the biometric data from Touch ID. According to Apple, the randomly occurring kernel panics are now a thing of the past.
Since the beginning of August, users have been complaining about problems with audio output. They could hear crackling and popping noises during audio playback. This problem is also said to have been resolved.
Negative User Feedback
Users are already reporting the first reports of sound issues and kernel panics. The crackling noises no longer occur during iTunes playback, but are still present during YouTube videos. The sudden system crash also seems to be a persistent issue. One user experienced it again immediately after the system update. After examining the log file, he quickly found the cause: "BridgeOS" – the operating system of the T2 chip. It appears that a third update is necessary to completely resolve the issue.
