After a lot of anticipation, Apple on 24th October finally released macOS Ventura for all users. Major updates that you need to watch out for are new features like Camera Continuity, and Stage Manager as well as new apps like Clock and Weather. These are features that can have a huge impact on the way you work. Get ready to be more organized, have seamless collaboration and multitask like a pro with macOS Ventura.
What’s new in macOS Ventura?
MacOS Ventura makes the things you do every day even better with big updates. There is a new way to do everything, from everyday tasks to automatically organizing your windows with Stage Manager. And when it’s time for you to upgrade, your Mac will receive the latest security and privacy protections.
- Undo send, scheduled send, remind me, and follow up make managing emails easy.
- Accurate, complete results and provides suggestions as soon as you type with improved search.
Spotlight
- Preview files by pressing the Space bar on a result with Quick Look support.
- With Image search, find images on the web and Photos, Messages, Notes, and Finder.
Safari and Passkeys
- Share a set of tabs with others and see the Tab Group update instantly with Shared Tab Groups.
- Safer sign-in method, designed to replace passwords with passkeys.
Messages
- Edit messages, undo send, and mark as unread makes messaging easier.
- Enjoy watching movies, listening to music, and more while messaging with SharePlay.
- Invite others to collaborate on a file via Messages and get activity updates in the thread.
Photos
- Share photos and videos with up to five family members in a separate library that is seamlessly integrated into the Photos app.
Stage Manager
- Organizes apps and windows, put your active app in the centre and other open apps on the left side of the screen.
- Click on any open app on the left side of your screen to switch easily.
- Group apps together to create sets of apps.
- Easily drag and drop files into apps in Stage Manager.
Continuity Camera
- Continuity Camera lets you use iPhone as a Mac webcam whenever you bring iPhone close to Mac (iPhone XR and later).
- Video and lighting effects include Portrait mode (iPhone XR and later), Center Stage (iPhone 11 and later), and Studio Light (iPhone 11 and later).
- Desk View uses the Ultra-Wide camera on iPhone to show what’s on your desk during a video conference (iPhone 11 and later).
This release also includes other features and improvements:
- Clock app for Mac features world clocks, timers, and alarms, deliver consistent experience across your Apple devices.
- Weather app comes to Mac, optimized for the larger display, with immersive animations, hourly forecasts, and detailed weather maps.
- Focus filters hide distracting content in apps like Calendar, Mail, Messages, Safari, and third-party apps.
- System Settings includes a refreshed design that’s easier to navigate and has a new name.
- Rapid Security Response delivers security improvements to macOS even faster.
- Live Captions (beta) automatically converts audio into text for users who are Deaf or hard of hearing to follow along more easily with calls and media content (Mac with Apple Silicon).
Only the below specifications of Mac can upgrade to macOS Ventura:
- MacBook 2017 and later
- MacBook Pro 2017 and later
- iMac 2017 and later
- iMac Pro 2017
- MacBook Air 2018 and later
- Mac Mini 2018 and later
- Mac Pro 2019 and later
Have we missed out on any important updates? If yes, then comment down below and tell us more about the features and how they will change the way you work.