Apple's Most Powerful Desktop Cannot Install Latest Version of Macos
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Apple's Mac Studio with M3 Ultra chip is reportedly unable to install the latest macOS version due to a bug, sparking concerns about hardware recognition and compatibility.
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Several users that own a Mac Studio with Apple's M3 Ultra chip have reported that their desktop cannot install macOS 26 Tahoe, the latest version of macOS. This is apparently due to a bug that may relate to an inability to properly recognize the machine's neural engine.
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