



We don’t recommend updating to the beta release unless you’re using a backed up, non-production Mac that you can afford to leave somewhat unstable, and need the new version for app testing or similar purposes. AirPlay 2 promises to improve reliability of audio streaming between Apple devices, including the smart speaker HomePod, as well as enabling multiple HomePods to simultaneously perform together.Īs a general statement, updating to Apple’s first public betas of any given OS release can be risky, as they can be particularly unstable and energy-inefficient. It’s also possible that 10.13.5 will include support for AirPlay 2, Apple’s updated audio and video streaming standard, which similarly reappeared in the iOS and tvOS 11.4 betas.
