macOS Ventura 13.3 Released - What's New?

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 transcript covers the new features and changes in the macOS 13.3 update, including updates to Safari, podcast application, accessibility features, new emojis, and more.

Safari Updates

  • Many JavaScript fixes and new features for forms and custom elements.
  • New toggle to show resolutions as a list in display settings.
  • Changes to verbiage in wallpaper section.

Podcast Application Updates

  • New splash screen that shows new features.
  • Improved up next feature with access to followed shows and channels.
  • New channels section allows users to see all shows from specific podcast hosts or companies.

Accessibility Features

  • New toggle for dim flashing lights in display settings.
  • Support added for voiceover users in maps inside weather application.

Other Updates

  • Freeform application now has an option to remove background from images.
  • Two new languages added for Siri: Arabic and Hebrew.
  • SD or sdx cards require user approval before communicating with Mac OS on Apple silicon portable devices.

Performance and Battery Life Improvements in macOS 13.3

In this section, the speaker discusses the improvements in performance and battery life in macOS 13.3.

Performance Improvements

  • The speaker notes that performance has improved due to bug fixes and updates to Safari.
  • Safari is performing better than it did on previous versions of macOS.
  • The speaker has noticed performance improvements while using the release candidate (RC).

Battery Life

  • The speaker has not noticed any changes in battery life yet.
  • The speaker plans to test battery life further for a couple of weeks before giving an update.

Should You Update?

  • The speaker recommends updating to macOS 13.3 due to important bug fixes, security patches, and improvements in Safari and webkit.
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