Apple has today released macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5, tvOS 18.5, and HomePod Software 18.5 to the public.
In our testing of these releases, we did not identify any changes that specifically affect the experience for blind, deaf blind, or low vision users. If you notice any changes in your own use of these releases, please do let us know by posting a comment.
Release notes
macOS Sequoia 15.5
This update includes enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100
watchOS 11.5
This update includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
- A new Pride Harmony watch face
- Buy with Apple Watch is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
- Resolves an issue that may prevent your iPhone from showing a notification when the watch battery is fully charged
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100
tvOS 18.5
This update adds support for synchronizing Dolby Atmos playback to speakers over AirPlay or Bluetooth. To use, go to Settings > Video and Audio > Wireless Audio Sync.
HomePod Software 18.5
This update includes performance and stability improvements.
How to update
To install macOS Sequoia 15.5, choose System Settings from the Apple menu, select General in the table, click Software Update in the scroll area, and click the Update Now button to begin the update process. If other updates are available, you can click the Info button to see details about them and select specific updates to install.
watchOS 11.5 is available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General > Software Update) or by going to the Watch app on your iPhone and navigating to General> Software Update. To install the update, your Watch must be connected to its charger and have at least 50% battery power.
To install tvOS 18.5, on Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, go to the Settings channel, then look for the System section near the bottom. From here, look for Software Updates under Maintenance, then select Update Software and Download and Install. Wait for your Apple TV to download the update. Don't disconnect or unplug your Apple TV until the update completes.
By default, HomePod and HomePod mini automatically install new software updates, but you can manually check for updates in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Comments
Finder list view switches to columns
I use Finder in list view. Since upgrading to 15.5, I've noticed some folders have spomntaneously switched to column view.
For example, I always keep the Downloads folder open in a window. Right after the upgrade, it was in columns view. I pressed Command+2 to switch to list view. Later, I restarted my computer, and after the restart, my Downloads folder was once again in column view.
I've seen this issue before, but it has been rare. Never have I seen it happen twice in the same day. So I thought I'd mention it.
Yes, I know about view options
Thanks to those who have suggested I use View Options to tell Finder to display in list view. Rest assured, I did that years ago, and set it as the default so that all folders would always open in list view. The issue I'm reporting is that Finder spontaneously switches to column view -- something I know has been mentioned in this forum previously, and which has become more of an issue since upgrading to 15.5 (at least on my system).
Apple Watch charged notification
I’m so glad this is back. It was driving me crazy
anything about the gpt bug?
anyone knows if the gpt messages bug got fixed in the update or not? Any other bugs people are noticing?
@LThree05 It never…
@LThree05
It never disappeared for me?
For the OP, in the rc release the bug was still there although much more stable with cmd r after the prompt is generated solves it completely or almost. I haven't even verified if I am getting the update to the stable after RC or it's just the same build...
TheBlindGuy07
It was a new release. I downloaded the RC when it came out and I turn off beta. On Monday I did an update just to check. It show and I got it. Same for the iPad iOS.
Apple TV has a voice-related bug
Hello all,
I discovered a serious voice-related bug after upgrading Apple TV to 18.5. My system language is set to Simplified Chinese. In previous versions, Apple TV, like the iPhone and other devices, would default to the system voice "TingTing" for Simplified Chinese, and I could freely change this setting. However, after upgrading to 18.5, things have become very problematic. First, the default system voice was changed to "Mei-Jia" for Traditional Chinese (Taiwan). Even worse, I can no longer modify this default voice. When I enter the VoiceOver voice settings, I can still see all the available voices as before, but I cannot select any of them—no matter which one I choose, the voice remains stuck on "Mei-Jia" without any change.
I don’t know if there will be another official release of tvOS before September, but I hope there will be, so this bug can be fixed.
Not for me RC seems to be…
Not for me RC seems to be the same version... In any case no as far as I know the bug hasn't been resolved yet, just easier to deal with.