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Posted 9/12/2023, 6:33:00 PM

Apple Unveils macOS Sonoma at Wonderlust Event, Bringing Desktop Widgets, Safari Upgrades, and Game Mode

Apple announcing macOS Sonoma at its "Wonderlust" event, available September 26 with new features like desktop widgets and Safari improvements.
Sonoma brings interactive widgets to desktop, enhanced video conferencing features, new Safari profiles, and customized web apps.
New screen savers with slow-motion landscape/underwater videos, similar to Apple TV.
Game Mode optimizes gaming performance with smoother frame rates and lower latency.
Announced alongside iOS 17 at the event for compatible iPhones.

macrumors.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/15/2023

Apple Rolls Out Major Software Updates for iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV and Mac on Monday

Apple is releasing operating system updates, including iOS 17, WatchOS 10, iPadOS 17, TVOS 17, and MacOS Sonoma, with new features and improvements for compatible devices.

9/21/2023

Apple Releases iOS 17.0.1, macOS Sonoma RC, and Software Updates With Bug Fixes and Previews of New Features

Apple has released the shipping version of macOS Sonoma for developer and public beta testers, along with bug fixes and security updates for iOS 17 and watchOS 10.

9/26/2023

MacOS Ventura Adds Minor Improvements Like Widgets and Gaming Features in Low-Key Update

macOS Sonoma is a typical release that adds a few enhancements and security measures, maintaining feature parity with iOS, making it business as usual for Mac owners.

9/27/2023

Apple's New Game Mode Aims to Optimize Gaming Performance on Macs with Apple Silicon

Game Mode in macOS Sonoma prioritizes CPU and GPU performance for gaming, while also reducing input and audio latency for wireless accessories.

9/26/2023

Apple Updates Studio Display with Camera Improvements Including Zoom and Recenter

Apple has released a Studio Display 17 firmware update for macOS Sonoma, which includes improvements to the camera and minor stability enhancements.

9/28/2023

Apple Launches Public Beta of macOS 14.1 with Music App Updates, No Major New Features Yet

Apple has released the first public beta of macOS Sonoma 14.1, which includes updates for the Music app such as the option to favorite songs, albums, artists, and more.

10/3/2023

OpenCore Legacy Patcher Enables macOS Sonoma on Over 80 Older Unsupported Macs, But Feature Support Unclear

The OpenCore Legacy Patcher project allows unsupported Macs to run macOS Sonoma, giving older models access to the latest OS capabilities, although some features may not work as expected.

10/4/2023

macOS Ventura brings profiles, autofill, new screensavers and gaming improvements

macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) is a release with no unifying theme but includes several small tweaks that can improve the user experience. Here are the key points: 1. Sonoma brings macOS closer to iOS in appearance and general vibe. 2. New features aim to catch up with third-party competitors, such as Apple Maps, Safari, and FaceTime. 3. The ability to swipe right to reply in Messages improves efficiency. 4. Preview app can now auto-fill PDF forms, simplifying form-filling processes. 5. New dynamic screensavers enhance the visual experience. 6. Safari introduces profiles, allowing users to separate work and home tasks. 7. Presenter overlay feature is useful for video calls, making the presenter appear in front of the shared screen. 8. The lock screen now displays a clock, mimicking the iOS experience. 9. Desktop widgets offer customization options, although their usefulness depends on individual workflows. 10. Game Mode prioritizes gaming tasks and improves audio and input latency, but gaming on Macs is still limited. Overall, macOS Sonoma offers incremental improvements for users, with a focus on enhancing convenience and aesthetics.

10/3/2023

Apple Adds Coverage Section in macOS 14.1 to Show Warranty/AppleCare Details for Mac and Accessories

The second beta of macOS Sonoma 14.1 includes a new "Coverage" section in the System Settings app that displays warranty and AppleCare+ coverage for Mac and select Bluetooth-paired accessories, similar to the existing section on iPhone and iPad.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 6:33:00 PM

Apple Unveils macOS Sonoma at Wonderlust Event, Bringing Desktop Widgets, Safari Upgrades, and Game Mode

Apple announcing macOS Sonoma at its "Wonderlust" event, available September 26 with new features like desktop widgets and Safari improvements.
Sonoma brings interactive widgets to desktop, enhanced video conferencing features, new Safari profiles, and customized web apps.
New screen savers with slow-motion landscape/underwater videos, similar to Apple TV.
Game Mode optimizes gaming performance with smoother frame rates and lower latency.
Announced alongside iOS 17 at the event for compatible iPhones.

macrumors.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/15/2023

Apple Rolls Out Major Software Updates for iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV and Mac on Monday

Apple is releasing operating system updates, including iOS 17, WatchOS 10, iPadOS 17, TVOS 17, and MacOS Sonoma, with new features and improvements for compatible devices.

9/21/2023

Apple Releases iOS 17.0.1, macOS Sonoma RC, and Software Updates With Bug Fixes and Previews of New Features

Apple has released the shipping version of macOS Sonoma for developer and public beta testers, along with bug fixes and security updates for iOS 17 and watchOS 10.

9/26/2023

MacOS Ventura Adds Minor Improvements Like Widgets and Gaming Features in Low-Key Update

macOS Sonoma is a typical release that adds a few enhancements and security measures, maintaining feature parity with iOS, making it business as usual for Mac owners.

9/27/2023

Apple's New Game Mode Aims to Optimize Gaming Performance on Macs with Apple Silicon

Game Mode in macOS Sonoma prioritizes CPU and GPU performance for gaming, while also reducing input and audio latency for wireless accessories.

9/26/2023

Apple Updates Studio Display with Camera Improvements Including Zoom and Recenter

Apple has released a Studio Display 17 firmware update for macOS Sonoma, which includes improvements to the camera and minor stability enhancements.

9/28/2023

Apple Launches Public Beta of macOS 14.1 with Music App Updates, No Major New Features Yet

Apple has released the first public beta of macOS Sonoma 14.1, which includes updates for the Music app such as the option to favorite songs, albums, artists, and more.

10/3/2023

OpenCore Legacy Patcher Enables macOS Sonoma on Over 80 Older Unsupported Macs, But Feature Support Unclear

The OpenCore Legacy Patcher project allows unsupported Macs to run macOS Sonoma, giving older models access to the latest OS capabilities, although some features may not work as expected.

10/4/2023

macOS Ventura brings profiles, autofill, new screensavers and gaming improvements

10/3/2023

Apple Adds Coverage Section in macOS 14.1 to Show Warranty/AppleCare Details for Mac and Accessories