Apple has recently added a new feature to Mac computers aimed at detecting liquid exposure through the macOS Sonoma 14.1 update.
According to 9to5mac, a reputable Apple-focused website, a hidden program, called Daemon, runs in the background of the device to monitor the USB-C ports on Mac computers for signs of liquid exposure.
It’s worth noting that iPhones and iPads have a similar hidden program used to alert users when liquid is detected in their connectors, encouraging them to disconnect the charging cable to prevent damage.
However, the program on Mac computers is currently being used for “analysis” purposes only and does not offer any clear benefits to the user.
Apple is expected to leverage the program to display a similar warning as already present in iPhone and iPad operating systems, it is also likely that the program will be used to assist maintenance technicians in determining whether a Mac computer qualifies for free repairs.
This is an additional method for Apple to identify if a computer has been exposed to liquids, the company states on its official website that Mac laptops and some wired and wireless keyboard models have liquid contact indicators, abbreviated as LCI, to help determine if these products have been exposed to liquids.
Similar indicators are found in iPhones and are visible to users from the outside, with their color changing upon contact with liquid.
It’s worth mentioning that Apple’s standard warranty does not cover damages caused by liquids, even for water-resistant products, therefore, the company is keen on developing various methods to detect liquid exposure.
