Apple on Wednesday released macOS Sonoma 14.1. The update includes a new Coverage section in the General System Settings. This includes AppleCare information about the Mac and any connected Apple Bluetooth accessories. It’s similar to the Coverage section in iOS.
Sonoma 14.1 also includes the new Favorites feature for Apple Music. Favorite songs, artists, albums, and playlists will be added to your library and factor into song suggestions. Here are the release notes:
This update provides enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac including:
- Favorites expanded in Music to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library
- Apple warranty status for Mac, AirPods, and Beats headphones and earbuds are available in System Settings
- Fixes an issue where the System Services settings within Location Services may reset
- Fixes an issue that may prevent encrypted external drives from mounting
Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.
Apple also has updated the security notes with all the security content of Sonoma 14.1.
How to install macOS Sonoma 14.1
Before installing the update, we recommend backing up your Mac’s data. The installation requires an internet connection and the Mac will need to restart. The update is 2.25GB.
- Click on the Apple menu and select System Settings.
- In the left column, click on General.
- In the main section click on Software Update.
- The Mac will check for the update. If it’s available to install, you can click Update Now to proceed. If you do not see the update, check again at a later time.
For more information, check out our macOS Sonoma superguide.
Author: Roman Loyola, Senior Editor
Roman has covered technology since the early 1990s. His career started at MacUser, and he's worked for MacAddict, Mac|Life, and TechTV.