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New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Will Have Day One Firmware Update

Apple today released a new firmware update for the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, two products that aren't set to launch until March 11.

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The Studio Display Firmware 26.3 update is only for the new Studio Display options, and it is not available on the older model.

Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting the display to a Mac and going to System Settings > Software Update.

Pre-orders are available for the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR as of today. Prices start at $1,599.

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tomtad Avatar
57 minutes ago at 11:19 am
It could do with a day 1 size update to 32 inches
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Ursadorable Avatar
50 minutes ago at 11:26 am

I original Studio Display hasn't received a firmware update in a long time.
I don't recall ever owning a monitor which required a firmware update, day one, or ever.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
37 minutes ago at 11:39 am
On a positive note, at least the boxes will fit in our recycling bins.
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filmbuff Avatar
28 minutes ago at 11:47 am
Probably the firmware that disables it for Intel Macs 👿
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FSMBP Avatar
46 minutes ago at 11:30 am

I don't recall ever owning a monitor which required a firmware update, day one, or ever.
I agree...Not a fan of this.
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BuddyTronic Avatar
45 minutes ago at 11:31 am

Apple today released a new firmware update for the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, two products that aren't set to launch until March 11.



The Studio Display Firmware 26.3 update is only for the new Studio Display options, and it is not available on the older model.

Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting the display to a Mac and going to System Settings > Software Update.

Pre-orders are available for the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR as of today. Prices start at $1,599.

Article Link: New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Will Have Day One Firmware Update ('https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/04/new-studio-display-firmware-update/')
Are these “new” monitors from Apple mainly an example of “ensh*tification” ?

Old was 32”. New are 27”. ?
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