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:
- Sonoma brings macOS closer to iOS in appearance and general vibe.
- New features aim to catch up with third-party competitors, such as Apple Maps, Safari, and FaceTime.
- The ability to swipe right to reply in Messages improves efficiency.
- Preview app can now auto-fill PDF forms, simplifying form-filling processes.
- New dynamic screensavers enhance the visual experience.
- Safari introduces profiles, allowing users to separate work and home tasks.
- Presenter overlay feature is useful for video calls, making the presenter appear in front of the shared screen.
- The lock screen now displays a clock, mimicking the iOS experience.
- Desktop widgets offer customization options, although their usefulness depends on individual workflows.
- 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.