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
There are already initial reports from users regarding the sound problem and kernel panics. The crackling noises are said to no longer occur during iTunes playback, but are still present in YouTube videos. The sudden system crash also seems to still be a problem. One user experienced this again directly after the system update. After checking the log file, he quickly found the reason, namely "BridgeOS" - this stands for the operating system of the T2 chip. It seems as if a third update is necessary to completely fix the errors.
