Apple just launched macOS Big Sur 11.4RC for developers. This means that the final release for all users of macOS version 11.4 is right around the corner.
This new update offers support for paid subscriptions on Apple Podcasts, support for new AMD GPUs, and some other less significant improvements.
Apple has just released the latest and final beta of macOS BigSur 11.4 for developers, prior to the final version for all users, which will be available shortly.
The new beta «release Candidate"Of macOS 11.4 comes with expanded GPU support for" cards based on the AMD Navi RDNA2 architecture (6800, 6800XT and 6900XT) ". This update also enables paid podcast subscriptions in the Apple Podcasts app, a feature that was announced last month and will soon be available to all users.
Developers can now update macOS Big Sur 11.4 beta to the RC version through the Software Update menu in the app System preferences. The build number for today's RC version is 20F71.
The new version of macOS Big Sur 11.4 adds subscriptions and channels to Apple Podcasts and includes important bug fixes. It also adds new functions to control podcasts.
It also fixes some issues found in previous versions, such as bookmarks in Safari, which can now be reordered or moved to a folder that may appear hidden. Or certain websites may not display properly after the Mac returns to activity after being idle for a while.
It also fixes an issue with missing keywords when exporting a photo from the Photos app. And that the 16-inch MacBook can crash when playing games. Civilization VI. Curious this last mistake.