Less than a month ahead of WWDC, Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to all compatible Macs, likely the last update before we get our first look at macOS 15. There are a few new features in the update but it’s mainly filled with performance and security fixes.
Apple’s release notes for macOS Sonoma 14.5 state that the update includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
Apple notes that some features may not be available for all regions or Macs.
The only known new features for macOS 14.5 are for News+ subscribers. There is a new game called Quartiles that joins the Crossword and Crossword mini games in the Puzzles section. The iOS 17.5 update also includes a new Scoreboard that shows stats and streaks as well as an offline mode that still gives you access to the Today feed and News+ tab when you don’t have an internet connection, so it’s likely the macOS update 14.5 includes those features as well.
The Sonoma 14.5 update includes nearly two dozen security patches, including several that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Additionally, Apple has also fixed the following issues that affected some users:
Here’s how to install the update on your Mac: