Posted 10/4/2023, 2:54:23 PM

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.

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