Apple has released an update to unravel the battery drain points some Mac customers skilled since upgrading to macOS 12.2. The launch notes for the brand new model, 12.2.1, say it comprises fixes for “an issue for Intel-based Mac computers that may cause the battery to drain during sleep when connected to Bluetooth peripherals.”

Before Thursday’s updates, some customers reported their MacBooks’ batteries would drain whereas the pc was asleep, typically even reaching 0 % cost in a single day. While there was evidence that Bluetooth was the perpetrator, some users reported that turning off Bluetooth earlier than closing their computer systems didn’t assist, making it barely unclear what the difficulty was. Now, Apple’s stated it’s particularly fixing a difficulty with Bluetooth — hopefully, it’ll work for everybody.

Apple additionally launched updates for iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS on Thursday. If you’ve acquired an iPhone or iPad, it’s most likely greatest to put in the 15.3.1 replace as quickly as you may — Apple’s safety web page says it’s made to repair a safety flaw which will have been actively exploited. AppleTrack notes that the replace additionally solves a bug with a braille-related accessibility feature. watchOS 8.4.2 appears to be relatively minor, with Apple not listing any security updates.

To replace your Mac, go to System Preferences > Software Update. After refreshing, it ought to present that the 12.2.1 replace is on the market, which you’ll be able to set up by clicking the “Update Now” button.