What's new in macOS Sonoma 14.4? All changes

In this article, we will talk about all the changes and new features that the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update contains.

Tech Mar 27, 2024 0 163 Add to Reading List

What's new in macOS Sonoma 14.4? All changes

The macOS Sonoma 14.4 update contains at least two significant changes - six new emoji and the translation of podcasts into text. Both features are also available on iPhone and iPad running iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4.

In addition, version macOS Sonoma 14.4 contains support for the new M3 MacBook Air models that Apple announced the other day.

All changes in macOS Sonoma 14.4

macOS Sonoma 14.4 brings new emoji and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
Emoji
● New mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain and handshake emoji are now available on the emoji keyboard.
● 18 emoji with people and body parts are now available in different directions.
This update also contains the following improvements and bug fixes:
● Podcast transcripts can now be read in full, searched by word or phrase, trigger audio to a specific location in the text, and used with accessibility features such as Text Size, " Increased Contrast" and VoiceOver.
● Changes to the Messages for Business service allow you to receive updates on the status of orders and flights, fraud alerts, etc. from trusted companies.
● You can now display only website icons in the favorites panel in the Safari browser.

How to update your Mac to macOS Sonoma 14.4

To update your Mac's operating system, click the Apple logo in the menu bar and select System Preferences. Then select “General” from the menu on the left and “Software Update” on the right.

Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the update over the air. Your Mac may restart several times, or its screen may simply go blank—this is normal. You will need to enter an administrator password before installing the update.

Availability of macOS features

Some new features may not work in all countries or on all Mac models.

You can visit the macOS Feature Availability page and select a feature to see if it is supported in your country and language. The macOS Sonoma version is compatible with 2018 and newer Mac models.