Dropbox Desktop App May Stop Working with Next macOS Update

Dropbox users may soon face compatibility issues with their desktop app if they update to the next version of macOS, according to an email sent out by the company. The email warns that the Dropbox app may not work as expected 'in the next version of macOS' due to an incompatibility caused by Apple's operating system update.

The issue arises from a bug that prevents users from opening online-only files (those not stored offline on the computer) through third-party apps after installing the latest update. To avoid any disruptions, Dropbox is advising users to use Finder to download and open online-only files instead of relying on other macOS apps.

It's worth noting that this news comes at a time when Dropbox is still working on making its macOS app compatible with M1 Macs. The company has yet to announce an official fix for the issue, but promises that a beta update will be available in March.

The email, which was seen by 9to5Mac, does not provide further details about the next version of macOS, as Apple has yet to make any official announcements. The latest version of macOS Monterey is still at 12.1, with only developers and beta users having access to version 12.2.

For now, Dropbox users should be prepared for potential compatibility issues when updating to the next version of macOS. By using Finder to download and open online-only files, they can minimize any disruptions caused by this bug. As more information becomes available about the next update, we will keep you updated on any developments regarding the Dropbox desktop app's compatibility with the new operating system.

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