2023-11-04 10:50:00
A Apple is always looking to improve its products, and one of the new features it recently brought was the ability to check the presence of liquid in the USB-C ports of its Macs. This functionality, which already exists on iPhones, can help prevent damage caused by liquid accidents and also serve as a criterion for technical assistance.
The company added a new system daemon to macOS Sonoma 14.1 called liquiddetectiond, which is responsible for collecting liquid detection analysis from each of the computer’s USB-C ports. The tool works in the background and is similar to the mechanism that warns the user when liquid is detected in the brand’s cell phone connector.
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It is not yet known whether this functionality will be available on all Macs with macOS 14.1 or only on models with the M3 series chip. Apple already uses liquid contact indicators (LCI) on its recent Macs and keyboards to determine whether they have been exposed to liquids, but now it may have more information regarding the status of the USB-C ports.
This is yet another way for Apple to guarantee the quality and safety of its products, but it might also be a way to avoid providing free assistance to Macs that have been damaged by liquids, even if they are within the Cupertino giant’s official warranty period. , what
The exception is for Macs that have the AppleCare+ plan, which covers up to two liquid incidents per year for a fee.
On iPhones, water detection allows the user to know if their device has come into contact with any liquid and if there is a risk of internal damage. This functionality was introduced in the iPhone 7 and is present in all subsequent models.
When these sensors detect the presence of moisture, they send a signal to the operating system, which displays an alert on the iPhone’s screen. The alert informs the user that the iPhone has been exposed to water and recommends some actions to avoid problems, such as disconnecting cables and accessories, drying the device with a soft cloth, leaving it in a cool place and not charging it for at least five o’clock.
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