Apple today previewed macOS Ventura, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system. to take the Mac experience to the next level. Centered Manager provides Mac users with a whole new way to stay focused on what they’re doing. while seamlessly switching between apps and windows. Continuity Camera uses your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac to get things done. like never before1 And when features like Handoff come to FaceTime, users can seamlessly initiate a FaceTime call on their iPhone or iPad and relay it to their Mac. Mail and Messages comes with great new features that will make it better than ever. The world’s fastest browser on Mac.2 For example, Safari is stepping into a passwordless future with a passkey. And there’s never been a better time gaming on a Mac. With the power and popularity of Apple Silicon and new developer tools in Metal 3.
“macOS Ventura comes with powerful features. and new innovations This enhances the Mac experience better than ever. new tools For example, a centered handler makes it easier and faster to focus on what’s being done and switch between apps and windows than ever before. The continuity of the camera will bring new features. For video conferencing coming to the Mac, this includes front desk views, studio lighting and more,” said Craig Federighi, senior vice president of Software Engineering. “With useful new features in the Messages app With cutting-edge search technology in Mail and an updated Spotlight design, Ventura has so much more to offer. and add variety to the various methods that customers use Mac as well.”
A new way to work switch between apps and windows.
The centralized manager feature automatically organizes your open apps and windows so users can focus on their work and still have a glance at everything. The window in which the user is currently working is prominently displayed in the center. and other windows The open ones are displayed on the left-hand side for quick and easy switching between operations. Users can also group windows while working or projects requiring multiple different apps. The center manager integrates with macOS window interaction tools, including Mission Control and Space, allowing users to go to the desktop with a single click.
Apple devices work together with Continuity.
Today’s camera continuity features Give Mac customers the ability to use iPhone as a webcam while unlocking new capabilities. that has never been done before on a webcam. With the power of Continuity, your Mac automatically recognizes and operates the camera on your iPhone when nearby. There’s no need to wake up or select a device, and iPhone can also wirelessly connect to your Mac for more flexibility than ever before.3 Continuity Camera delivers state-of-the-art features on any Mac computer, including a centering feature. Portrait mode and new studio lighting This is an effect that beautifully brightens the user’s face while dimming the background. Continuity Camera also takes advantage of the Ultra Wide camera on the iPhone to use. The front desk view feature works, which shows the user’s face and an overhead view of the desk along the way. Great for DIY video creations, FaceTime sketches, and more.4
Handoff is now included in FaceTime so users can seamlessly initiate a FaceTime call on one Apple device and pass it to another Apple device. Users can make FaceTime calls from their iPhone or iPad and move on to their Mac with just one click. Or start a call on your Mac and switch on your iPhone or iPad to continue calling on the go.
Powerful updates to core macOS apps and features.
Safari provides the fastest and most energy-efficient browsing experience on Mac and includes pioneering privacy features. Safari in macOS Ventura offers powerful new ways for multiple users to browse the web while on the go. together With the Shared Tab Groups feature, friends, family, and colleagues can share their favorite websites in Safari and see how others share their favorite websites. Where are you currently viewing the web site bar? Users can also create bookmark lists on the shared start page. You can also start a Messages conversation or make a FaceTime call directly from Safari. This is great for planning trips or researching for a joint project.
for a major overhaul of search over the years. Now Mail uses a number of cutting-edge techniques. To provide search results that are more relevant, accurate and complete. As soon as you click to search Users will be able to quickly find what they are looking for. This includes recent emails, contacts, documents, photos, and more, all before printing even begins. Users can also schedule emails to be sent and cancel emails after pressing send.5 And now the Mail app can also detect items. Intelligently, for example, attachments or recipients to Cc (cc) are omitted from email messages. Users can set reminders to come back to specific messages in Mail at specific days and times. And get automatic suggestions to follow up on emails in case you don’t get a response.
Messages on Mac now comes with the ability to edit or undo the most recently sent messages. Mark messages as unread Or you can even recover accidentally deleted messages. 6 New collaboration features make collaborating with others It’s faster and smoother now when users share files in Messages using the share sheet or drag-and-drop. You can choose whether to share a copy or want to collaborate. when choosing to work together Everyone in the group discussion thread is automatically added. What about when someone edits the content in a shared document? Once the conversation is complete, an event update will appear at the top of the discussion thread. Users can also participate in SharePlay sessions on Mac directly from the Messages app. This means that they will be able to chat and participate in the experiences they will have together.
Spotlight comes in an updated design that makes navigation easier. New features provide a consistent experience across all Apple devices and Quick View for quick file previews. Now users can search for images in the Gallery. from across the system including on the web They can also search for images based on location, people, surroundings, or objects, and the text in image feature allows them to search by the text contained in the image. for higher performance Now users can do things from within Spotlight like start a countdown. create a new document Or use shortcuts, and Spotlight now offers rich and detailed results on artists, movies, actors and TV shows. including business and sports
Now users can create and share separate photo libraries in iCloud Photo Library with up to 6 family members, so everyone can enjoy their family’s photos. where users can choose to share all photos from their personal photo library You can also share based on the start date or people in the photo to keep the shared library up to date. Users will receive smart advice. To share a moment in a related photo that includes members of the shared photo library. including others that they choose All users in the shared photo library can add, delete, adjust, or customize shared photos and videos as favorites. This will appear in your memories and featured images. This allows everyone to bring back memories to make family moments more complete.
Safer browsing in Safari
Browsing in Safari is more secure with a passkey. It’s the next generation of identity that’s both safe and secure. and easier to use than ever and is designed to replace passwords. A passkey is a unique digital key that resides on a device and is never stored on a web server. Therefore, there is no chance for hackers to leak or trick users into sharing information. Passkey makes signing in safer and easier by using Touch ID or Face ID for biometric authentication. And use iCloud Keychain to sync between your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV using end-to-end encryption. It also works both in the app and on the web. Plus, users can sign in to websites or apps on non-Apple devices using their iPhone.
Immersive gaming experience
The power of Apple Silicon makes it easy for every new Mac to play AAA games. including new games With upcoming releases like EA’s GRID Legends and Capcom’s Resident Evil Village, and as Apple Silicon is also the power that powers the iPad, game developers can bring more AAA titles to the masses, like No Man’s. Sky from Hello Games coming to both Mac and iPad later this year.
Metal 3, the latest version of the software that powers the gaming experience across Apple’s platforms, has introduced new features. to bring your Mac gaming experience to the next level. While unleashing the full potential of Apple Silicon for years to come, MetalFX Upscaling allows developers to quickly render complex scenes with less compute-intensive frames. and applied a resolution upscaling method with motion-reference antialiasing. The result is faster performance for gamers for a more responsive feel and stunning graphics. Game developers will also benefit from a new data-fast-loading API to reduce the waiting time for games to load by providing a shorter path from the storage to the GPU, meaning games will be able to use textures. and high-quality geometry to create a truly expansive world for effortlessly immersive gaming.
More great experiences to come with macOS Ventura.
- Text properties in images Use on-device intelligence to detect system-wide text in images. And now also add support for video frames that are paused. including Japanese and Korean text Now users can also extract the subject from the background and place it in another app.search by image It also increases recognition capacity by including more animals, birds, insects, statues and landmarks.
- appclimateandclockwith various features Familiar and loved by users optimized for Mac.
- new tools for propertiesaccessibilityThis includes “Live Captions” for all audio content, “Text Inspector” to assist in reviewing documents for those using the VoiceOver feature. 7
- System Settings The new name for System Preferences, it features a redesigned design that’s easier on the eyes and easier to navigate, while also providing iPhone and iPad users with a familiar feel instantly.
- Security featuresmacOS is now even stronger with new tools to make your Mac more resistant to attacks, including “Intensive Security Response” that runs during a regular update phase to provide more security features. Security is always up to date without the need to restart the machine.
availability
Apple Developer Program members can access the developer beta version of macOS Ventura at developer.apple.com Starting today, and Mac users will be able to access the public beta next month. beta.apple.com macOS Ventura will be available later this year as a free software update. For more information, including compatible Mac models, visit apple.com/en/macos/macos-ventura-preview Features are subject to change. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages.
