macOS Ventura 13.3 Released - What's New?
Mac OS 13.3 Update Overview
This transcript covers the new features, changes, and bug fixes in the Mac OS 13.3 update.
Bug Fixes
- Resolved issue where trackpad gestures may occasionally stop responding.
- Fixed excessive background items added notifications after toggling items and system settings.
- Addressed file sharing between Macs via SMB not working.
- Fixed Windows server memory leak.
- Fixed ask to buy requests from children not appearing on the parent's device.
- Patched trash bug where emptying trash would take a long time.
New Features
- Safari updated to version 16.4 with improvements in performance and dark mode support for plain text files.
- Added fingerprints encounter measures for querying the permission state of the notifications API.
- Several other features added with this update including support for web push, ID member and web app manifest files, third-party browser support for add to home screen from the share menu, improvements to audio quality for web video conferencing, and changes to Safari extensions.
Overview of macOS 13.3 Update
This section provides an overview of the new features and changes in the macOS 13.3 update.
Changes in Safari 16.4
- The update includes many JavaScript fixes and new features for forms and custom elements.
- Tons of changes are included, such as improved security and privacy features.
Display Settings
- A new toggle has been added to show resolutions as a list.
- Users can now see all available resolutions, including those not recommended by default.
Podcast Application Updates
- A new splash screen shows when opening the podcast application for the first time.
- Channels have been added to allow users to easily access followed shows from specific podcast hosts or companies.
- Up Next feature has been updated to include episodes saved to library and played from non-followed shows.
Accessibility Features
- A new toggle has been added for dim flashing lights in video content that depicts repeated flashing or strobing lights.
- Voiceover support has been added for maps inside the weather application.
Other Updates
- The update includes 21 new emojis.
- Freeform application now allows users to remove background from images within the app itself.
- Siri now supports Arabic and Hebrew languages, with transliteration support for three different keyboards.
- SD or sdx cards require user approval before communicating with Mac OS on Apple silicon portable devices.
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Performance and Battery Life Improvements in macOS 13.3
In this section, the speaker discusses the performance and battery life improvements in macOS 13.3.
Performance Improvements
- The speaker notes that there are a lot of bug fixes in macOS 13.3, which have improved performance.
- Safari has also received a ton of updates, making it perform better than previous versions.
- The speaker expects performance improvements across the board.
Battery Life
- The speaker has not noticed any significant changes in battery life yet.
- They plan to test battery life further over the next few weeks and will provide an update if there is anything worth mentioning.
Should You Update to macOS 13.3?
- The speaker recommends updating to macOS 13.3 due to important bug fixes, security patches, and Safari updates.
- They believe it is definitely worth updating.
Overall, the speaker believes that macOS 13.3 offers significant improvements in terms of performance and security patches, making it a worthwhile update for users to install.