Apple Studio Display firmware version 17 gets sixth beta

Apple has issued the sixth Studio Display firmware beta for version 17.

The Studio Display is Apple's standalone 5K monitor. It runs an A13 processor, which means it gets updates similar to iOS to keep features updated and security issues patched.

To use the sixth beta for version 17, Apple Studio Display owners must be using a Mac that is running the latest beta of macOS Sonoma. Users will then be prompted to install the latest beta for the standalone display.

The contents of the latest Studio Display firmware update are unknown, but it may contain bug fixes, security patches, or performance improvements. Apple will provide full release notes when the software launches to the public alongside macOS Sonoma.

Apple has been issuing beta seeds for Studio Display version 17 alongside the other product betas. The company also just released the seventh developer beta for macOS Sonoma as well.

Studio Display owners who are beta users can update their firmware by heading to System Settings on their Mac. Click on General to see if the beta is available. Installing the update should only take moments and will require a brief restart.

3 Comments

grom007 4 Years · 16 comments

About 1 year ago

Should Apple incorporate apple tv os similar to what Samsung is doing with their monitors with Smart TV Apps?

teknishn 12 Years · 38 comments

grom007 said:

Should Apple incorporate apple tv os similar to what Samsung is doing with their monitors with Smart TV Apps?

I don’t see the point. Apple expects this to be connected to a Mac which will have the AppleTV app.

if you’re gonna use it as a tv only, you’re better off not spending 1600+ on a computer display.

teknishn said:

Apple expects this to be connected to a Mac which will have the AppleTV app.

Some people have a laptop and the computer might not always be connected to the monitor. Having the ability to catch “TV” on occasion might be a bonus especially is the monitor hw is perfectly capable of it. However for those using it with a Mac mini, Mac Pro, or Mac Studio might not benefit.

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