Apple plans macOS software fix for M1 Mac Bluetooth connectivity issues

Apple is working on a fix for a bug in macOS Big Sur running on M1-equipped Macs that affects Bluetooth, one that causes peripherals including keyboards and mice to randomly disconnect.

Since the release of the M1 Mac mini, M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, and M1 MacBook Air, users have encountered issues connecting their Bluetooth devices to the Apple Silicon hardware. The problem, which included disconnections and even preventing some hardware from working at all, affected both third-party peripherals and Apple's accessories, such as the Magic Keyboard.While it is possible to reset the Bluetooth in macOS Big Sur, there's no guarantee that it will solve the connectivity issue at hand.

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