Apple Unveils Fix for MacBook Pros Not Hitting Advertised Speeds
- Some found latest MacBook Pro only hit top speeds in freezer
- Company apologizes to customers affected by overheating issue
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Apple Inc. confirmed that some new MacBook Pro computers didn’t perform as advertised under heavy workloads, responding to complaints from users. The company unveiled a software fix for the high-end devices and apologized.
The problem is due to the laptop’s thermal management system, which throttles processing speeds to prevent overheating in some situations, the Cupertino, California-based company said.