What's New in macOS Sonoma: Features, Release Date, and More
Apple macOS Sonoma: What's New and Exciting in the Latest Mac OS
Apple has recently announced macOS Sonoma, the 14th version of its desktop operating system, at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. The new OS is expected to be released in late 2023 and will bring a host of new features and improvements to the Mac experience. Here are some of the highlights of what's new and exciting in macOS Sonoma.
Interactive Widgets on Desktop
One of the most noticeable changes in macOS Sonoma is the ability to place widgets right on the desktop and interact with them with just a click. Widgets are small apps that display useful information or perform simple tasks, such as checking the weather, playing music, or controlling smart home devices. In macOS Sonoma, users can access a new widget gallery and choose from a variety of widgets, including those from iPhone apps, thanks to Continuity. Widgets can also blend seamlessly with the wallpaper and fade into the background when not in use, creating a personalized and immersive desktop experience.
Presenter Overlay for Video Conferencing
Another major feature in macOS Sonoma is Presenter Overlay, a new video effect that enhances video conferencing by displaying the presenter on top of the content they are sharing. Users can choose from two overlays, large and small, depending on how much they want to emphasize themselves or their content. The large overlay keeps the spotlight on the presenter, with their screen framed next to them on a separate layer. The small overlay allows the presenter to appear in a movable bubble over their shared screen, making it easy to point out important details. Users can also add fun 3D augmented reality effects to their videos with Reactions, which can be triggered by hand gestures.
Game Mode and More Titles for Mac
macOS Sonoma also boosts gaming performance with Game Mode, a new feature that optimizes the system resources for gaming. Game Mode reduces latency, improves graphics quality, and enhances audio output for a smoother and more immersive gaming experience. Users can also enjoy more game titles on Mac, as Apple has introduced a new game porting toolkit that makes it easier for developers to bring more games to Mac. Some of the exciting new titles coming to Mac include Cyberpunk 2077, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Halo Infinite.
Safari Profiles, Web Apps, and Enhanced Private Browsing
Safari, Apple's web browser, also gets significant updates in macOS Sonoma. One of them is Profiles, which allows users to keep their browsing separate for different topics or projects. Profiles help users organize their history, extensions, Tab Groups, cookies, and favorites, and switch between them quickly as they browse. Another update is Web Apps, which lets users use any website like an app and pin it to their Dock for faster access. Users can also enjoy enhanced Private Browsing, which now locks their private browsing windows when they're not using them, blocks known trackers from loading on pages, and removes tracking added to URLs as they browse.
Other Features: PDF and Notes, Messages and Keyboard, Security and Privacy
macOS Sonoma also brings other features that improve productivity and creativity on Mac. For example:
- PDF and Notes: Users can now edit PDFs directly in Preview with new tools such as highlighter pen, eraser, lasso selection tool etc., without having to use third-party apps. Users can also create rich notes with tables of contents, tags, mentions etc., and collaborate with others in real time.
- Messages and Keyboard: Users can now send expressive messages with Memoji stickers and effects in Messages on Mac. Users can also use dictation and keyboard with Transformer language models that offer better accuracy with autocorrect and predictive text.
- Security and Privacy: Users can now protect their Mac with Face ID or Touch ID when using compatible devices such as iPhone or Apple Watch. Users can also manage their privacy settings more easily with Privacy Report and App Privacy Report.
These are some of the features that make macOS Sonoma an exciting update for Mac users. If you want to learn more about macOS Sonoma or get it when it's available later this year, you can visit Apple's website¹ or watch the WWDC 2023 event².
Source:
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