Apple released the third major update to its latest operating system, macOS Sonoma, on January 22, 2024. This update brings some exciting new features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about macOS Sonoma 14.3, including:
- How to collaborate on playlists in Apple Music
- How to check your AppleCare & Warranty status in Settings
- How to download and install macOS Sonoma 14.3
- What are the system requirements for macOS Sonoma 14.3
- What are the other changes and improvements in macOS Sonoma 14.3
Let’s get started!
Collaborative Playlists in Apple Music
One of the coolest features of macOS Sonoma 14.3 is the ability to collaborate on playlists with your friends and family in Apple Music. This feature lets you create playlists with others and add, reorder, and remove songs as you wish. You can also add emoji reactions to any track in a collaborative playlist.
Creating a collaborative playlist is easy. Just follow these steps:
- Open the Music app on your Mac and select a playlist.
- Click on the three-dot icon and choose “Invite Friends”.
- Share the link to your playlist via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or other apps.
- Anyone who has the link can join your playlist and start adding songs.
To add an emoji reaction to a track, hover over the song and click on the smiley face icon. You can choose from a variety of emojis to express your feelings about the song.
Collaborative playlists are a fun way to discover new music and share your favorites with others. You can also see what your friends are listening to and how they react to your songs.
AppleCare & Warranty in Settings
Another useful feature of macOS Sonoma 14.3 is the updated AppleCare & Warranty section in Settings. This section shows you the coverage status for all the devices that are signed in with your Apple ID. You can see the details of your AppleCare plan, the expiration date, and the eligibility for repairs and support.
To access this section, open the Settings app on your Mac and click on AppleCare & Warranty. You will see a list of your devices and their coverage information. You can also click on a device to view more details and options.
This feature is handy for keeping track of your AppleCare & Warranty status and making sure you get the most out of your Apple devices.
How to Download and Install macOS Sonoma 14.3
If you want to update your Mac to macOS Sonoma 14.3, you can do so for free using the Software Update section of Settings. Make sure you have a backup of your data before you proceed.
To download and install macOS Sonoma 14.3, open the Settings app on your Mac and click on Software Update. You will see a message saying that macOS Sonoma 14.3 is available. Click on the Update Now button and follow the instructions. The update may take some time to download and install, depending on your internet speed and Mac model.
Alternatively, you can also download the macOS Sonoma 14.3 installer from the Mac App Store. Just search for macOS Sonoma and click on the Get button. The installer will download to your Applications folder and you can run it from there.
Updating your Mac to macOS Sonoma 14.3 is recommended for getting the latest features, bug fixes, and security updates.
System Requirements for macOS Sonoma 14.3
macOS Sonoma 14.3 supports Macs with Apple silicon and Intel’s Xeon-W and 8th-generation Coffee Lake / Amber Lake chips or later and drops support for various models released in 2017. This means that the following Macs can run macOS Sonoma 14.3:
- iMac – 2019 and later
- Mac Pro – 2019 and later
- iMac Pro – 2017
- Mac Studio – 2022 and later
- MacBook Air – 2018 and later
- Mac Mini – 2018 and later
If your Mac is not on this list, you cannot update to macOS Sonoma 14.3. You can still use macOS Ventura or earlier versions, but you may not receive the latest features and security updates.
Other Changes and Improvements in macOS Sonoma 14.3
Besides the features mentioned above, macOS Sonoma 14.3 also includes some other changes and improvements, such as:
- Resolves a performance issue where a partial update causes the entire NSView to be redrawn.
- Resolves an issue where WebPush notifications fail to deliver after the restart.
- Resolves an issue where APIs that provide Transaction values would unexpectedly fail when the purchase price of the transaction is a very large number.
- Resolves an issue where a virtualized macOS Monterey guest fails to boot after installing a software update.
Conclusion
macOS Sonoma 14.3 is a minor but welcome update that adds some new features and improvements to your Mac. You can collaborate on playlists in Apple Music, check your AppleCare & Warranty status in Settings, and enjoy some bug fixes and security updates. If you haven’t updated your Mac yet, you should do it soon to get the latest version of macOS Sonoma.
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