About this Video

• Video Title: Everything NEW for Mac in MacOS 15.4.1 Sequoia
• Channel: HalfManHalfTech
• Speakers: Ben
• Duration: 00:12:28

Introduction

This video discusses the macOS 15.4.1 Sequoia update, focusing on its new features, changes, security patches, and performance impact on an M4 Mac Mini. The presenter also provides an update on the release timeline for macOS 15.5 beta.

Key Takeaways

• macOS 15.4.1 Sequoia Update: This update includes important bug and security fixes. The update size is approximately 6.16 GB due to the upgradation from an older version. It improved the reliability of installing macOS updates and addressed issues with M1 Plus users and Sonoma installations. A new welcome screen with Apple Intelligence is included post-update.
• Safari Update: Version 18.4, primarily a bug fix update with no new features.
• Security Patches: Two key security patches address vulnerabilities in Core Audio (audio processing vulnerability) and RPAC (remote power and audio control, vulnerability allowing bypass of pointer authentication). Both vulnerabilities were exploited in sophisticated attacks against targeted individuals, according to Apple.
• macOS 15.5 Beta Update: The video provides a prediction for the release timeline of the macOS 15.5 beta, suggesting potential release dates.
• Performance Impact: Geekbench 6 scores showed a slight decrease in both single-core and multi-core performance on the presenter's M4 Mac Mini after the update.

The transcript mentions the following regarding Safari:

• The presenter's Safari version after the update is 18.4, with build number 20621.1.15.11.10.
• This Safari update is described as primarily a bug fix, with no new features mentioned in the release notes.
• The previous update's Safari version was misaligned (the presenter mentions this without specifying the exact version number).