

“Following extensive performance testing under numerous workloads, we’ve identified that there is a missing digital key in the firmware that impacts the thermal management system and could drive clock speeds down” under heavy loads on the new laptops, an Apple spokesperson said.

In a statement released today, the company says it’s discovered a bug that’s been slowing down processor speeds when the machine gets hot. Apple's T2 Chip May Be Causing Issues In iMac Pro, 2018 MacBook Pros () 92 Posted by BeauHD on Wednesday J06:20PM from the another-day-another-MacBook-Pro-controversy dept.
APPLE MACBOOK PRO 2018 ISSUES SOFTWARE
There was just one issue, as some early buyers soon found out: In certain scenarios the machines were underperforming due to thermal throttling.Īpple now says it’s aware of the issue and is releasing a software fix to address it. However, this event has left Apple with a scar on their reputation, as a software bug like this should have been spotted before their latest systems shipped worldwide. Apple’s line of pro laptops is targeted toward creative professionals who do processor-intensive work on their PCs, and Apple was eager to appeal to them. Apple's firmware fix is obviously good news for all 2018 MacBook Pro owners, as this should alleviate the device's performance issues. there is a missing digital key in the firmware that impacts the thermal management system and could drive clock speeds down under heavy. When Apple revealed its newest MacBook Pro laptops in New York City two weeks ago, it naturally emphasized the computers’ performance capabilities. Heres the relevant portion of their statement: '. After months of use, owners of the 2018 MacBook Pro or MacBook Air are reporting keys that stick, either so they become unresponsive or repeat letters.
