On last Tuesday Apple released the official version of macOS 10.13.2, following recent release of updates for iOS, watchOS and tvOS. The update can be download from Mac App Store’s Update tab. Before installing the update, back up the data on your Mac.
According to the release notes, this update for compatible Macs:
- Improves compatibility with certain third-party USB audio devices.
- Improves VoiceOver navigation when viewing PDF documents in Preview.
- Improves compatibility of Braille displays with Mail.
It also includes the following enterprise-related fixes:
- Improves performance when using credentials stored in the keychain to access SharePoint websites that use NTLM authentication
- Resolves an issue that prevented the Mac App Store and other processes invoked by Launch Daemons from working on networks that use proxy information defined in a PAC file
- If you change your Active Directory user password outside of Users & Groups preferences, the new password can now be used to unlock your FileVault volume
- Improves compatibility with SMB home directories when the share point contains a dollar sign in its name
Besides, some features may not be available for all countries or areas. Like iOS 11.2, macOS 10.13.2 introduces for Mac users in China the simplified Chinese names for some apps and features, which improves the the user experience.
macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 includes a new version of iTunes (v 12.7.2), which can be downloaded individually in Mac App Store. Apple reassigned the content type provided in iTunes, to help users put more focus on music, video, TV shows, podcast, audio books.
The update is recommended to install for all Mac users running macOS High Sierra. Though there is no major outward-facing changes, Apple says it offers stability, compatibility, security and feature improvements. If you have not install the patch to fix the root vulnerability on your Mac, it is time to check for the available update on your App Store.