Venus Laowa Macro 180mm f/4.5 1.5X firmware update adds AF at macro-distances!?...

Apparently a recent firmware update to the EF-mount version of LAOWA 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO adds AF at macro-distances. Originally the lens only supported AF at distances from 1.5m and up.

"*The latest firmware is now available, enabling autofocus for macro photography and focus bracketing. Upgrade now to take advantage of these new features!"
( https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-180mm-f-4-5-1-5x-ultra-macro-apo/ )

I find that quite interesting and...