Some Mac users are experiencing significant delays in receiving iMessages and SMS texts because of a bug affecting macOS High Sierra, as first spotted by AppleInsider. The issue reportedly also stops iCloud-connected devices like iPhones and Apple Watches from notifying users of received messages whenever the Mac is active.

One user , “I have to manually click the home button to see if I have received any messages. Only when i shut down the Macbook does the phone start responding with sounds + vibrations.” For users affected, the only workaround seems to be completely disabling iMessage from their Mac, or downgrading to macOS Sierra. Other options, like disabling then reenabling iMessage, or sending a message on…

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