It's not clear if macOS Golden Gate really did anything for ultrawide monitors
Apple says that macOS Golden Gate greatly improves ultrawide monitor support, Reddit says it doesn't, and an AppleInsider staffer simply can't tell. Apple claims to have improved ultrawide monitor support in macOS Golden Gate. Background monitor image credit: Samsung. Considering the hours I spend in front of this 49-inch ultrawide monitor, you would think that I'd notice if Apple improved…
The article explores the impact of macOS Golden Gate on ultrawide monitor support. Apple claims the update significantly improves ultrawide monitor support, but Reddit users report mixed results. One user, who uses a 49-inch ultrawide monitor, noticed an immediate improvement in screen clarity and stability after installing the first developer beta of macOS Golden Gate.
However, other users, including Reddit user kasakka1, argue that the update only improves compatibility with ultrawide monitors and doesn't necessarily enhance display quality. The user with the 49-inch monitor confirms that the refresh rate was set to 120Hz after installing the update, but there was no visible difference. Apple's description of the update mentions support for higher resolutions like 5K at 120Hz, which the user's monitor doesn't support.
The discussion on Reddit suggests that the update might only enable certain ultrawide monitors to display at their maximum refresh rates, but it doesn't necessarily enhance the display quality.
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