macOS Ventura: Apple’s new operating system focuses on performance and security

Apple officially introduced macOS Ventura, a new version of your operating system with many new features. Technology took advantage of the leitmotif WWDC 2022 announce new features coming to its OS later this year that will use Apple’s M2 chips to improve security and performance.

One of its main characteristics is Producer, a windowing system to improve productivity. This option is activated from the Control Center and organize open applications by placing them on the side of the screen and leaving ahead the one in which you work.

Producer allows you to drag and drop icons that are on the desktop stack them on the right side or even create groups of windows from different applications. The new windowing system works in conjunction with Mission Control and Spaces so you can access it with a single click.

Spotlight introduces advanced search to macOS Ventura

Apple also announced an updated version of Spotlight, the browser for macOS, which is now allows you to find images, documents and preview files. Spotlight has been redesigned from the ground up to be more powerful on macOS Ventura, Cupertino said.

Searchlight allows search for images from your library or from the web. When used with Live Text, it can search for text in images. One of the most important features is rich content deployment. For example, if you search for your favorite artist’s name, you’ll find labels for their albums on Apple Music, their social media, or the most recent news that mentions them.

Advanced Search Spotlight adjusted according to time. If you’re searching for a movie or TV series, the synopsis, cast, and important information such as the release date will appear. In sports, the latest scores or statistics tables are displayed. The examples Apple showed during WWDC 2o22 were for Apple TV or MLB content, although we don’t know if advanced search will work the same in all regions.

Mail and Safari They also presented the news. The first one already includes the “Undo Send” option if you regret sending the email. Shipment scheduling or email tracking functions are also integrated. As in macOS, Improved mail search and now offers better autocomplete results while typing.

The new version of Safari includes General Tab Groups, a feature that allows you to share groups of tabs with friends or family. Apple is committed to collaborative browsing, and to do this, it has integrated collaboration tools into this option for communicating with group members.

Passkeys says goodbye to traditional passwords

Passkeys is Apple’s offering for a passwordless future. This Safari feature combines state-of-the-art cryptographic technology with your device’s biometrics. Users can create a password to access the websitewhich will be stored in iCloud Keychain.

One advantage of passwords over passwords is protected from attacks from outside phishing. That is, they cannot be hacked, because. the key never leaves your device and they cannot be filtered out as they are not stored on any server.

The most important thing about this announcement is that passwords will not be exclusive to Apple devices. Technology has proven that this feature is cross platformso you can access the website on Windows or other computer using iPhone.

Continuity Camera turns your iPhone into a webcam

One of the most popular devices in recent years has become a webcam. With macOS Ventura, you no longer need to rely on third-party apps to use your iPhone as a webcam thanks to Camera continuity. this feature recognize iPhone camera when near Mac and connects wirelessly.

The Continuity Camera offers familiar options such as Portrait or Studio Light mode that you can use in your video calls.. You can also turn on Desktop View, which uses the iPhone’s ultra-wide lens to blend your face into the image on your desktop. The latter is useful for those who run tutorials or want to show something physical during a call without changing the camera angle.

Continuity does not limit this option, since Apple has also activated the Handoff feature in FaceTime.. It allows you to transfer a video call from iPhone to Mac (or vice versa) with a single click when you approach it.

All features of macOS Ventura

Apple announced the many features of macOS Ventura during the WWDC 2022 keynote. With the announcement of the new M2 chip, the new operating system aims to harness computing power and has shown that Resident Evil Village D Nobody’s sky will be released on macOS. Video games aren’t new to Apple presentations, however it’s a category the company hasn’t taken seriously for decades.

Mac Messages includes the ability to edit or cancel sent messages.as well as collaboration tools. Although Apple usually places a lot of importance on this app, the truth is that there is very little use of messaging outside of the United States thanks to WhatsApp and other messaging apps.

The Settings menu has been renamed and has an updated design inspired by iPhone and iPad for easier navigation. macOS Ventura will also update the Weather and Clock apps to integrate features from the iPhone. New accessibility tools have been added, such as Live Captions, which add captions to all audio content, and Type to Speak for use during calls.

macOS Ventura will available today in developer beta. The public beta will be released to everyone starting next month, while the final version will arrive free of charge in the last quarter of 2022. to all compatible devices.