Is this a bonafide Mac update. Just bought a new phone so rather suspicious.

Just bought a new phone and mac asks to update - bonafide?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Jun 30, 2023 4:16 PM

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John Galt

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Posted on Jun 30, 2023 5:28 PM

If you were to click the Learn More... button this Apple's Support document describes the reason for that dialog:

If your Mac says that a software update is required to connect to iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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John Galt

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Jun 30, 2023 5:28 PM in response to Marsollier

If you were to click the Learn More... button this Apple's Support document describes the reason for that dialog:

If your Mac says that a software update is required to connect to iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Ferd II

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Jun 30, 2023 4:28 PM in response to Marsollier

If you are referring to the advisory message posted in the "Related Article," yes it is "bonafide."

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Is this a bonafide Mac update. Just bought a new phone so rather suspicious.

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