New Features in macOS Ventura 13.3: 11 Notable Updates You Need to Know
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macOS Ventura 13.3 brings a wealth of enhancements, rivaling its counterpart iOS 16.4.
#1. User Consent Required for SD Card Access You may be familiar with the "Allow accessories to connect" feature located in System Settings > Privacy & Security. This setting previously permitted automatic connections to accessories, but it did not extend to SD cards. Now, users with M-Series MacBooks will be prompted for approval before connecting SD cards, enhancing security.
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#2. Background Removal in Freeform App Freeform, Apple’s new infinite canvas application, has introduced a feature allowing users to eliminate image backgrounds directly within the app. Previously, users had to remove backgrounds externally, which was cumbersome. Now, simply select the image and choose Remove Background to streamline the process.
#3. Updated Wallpaper Category Names Check out System Settings > Wallpapers to find minor rewording in wallpaper categories. The changes include: - "Dynamic Desktop" is now "Dynamic Wallpapers" - "Light & Dark Desktop" is now "Light & Dark Wallpapers" - "Desktop Pictures" is now simply "Pictures"
#4. New Siri Voices for Arabic and Hebrew Users For users who have set their system language to Arabic or Hebrew, two new Siri voices are available.
Arabic:
Male:
Female:
Hebrew:
Male:
Female:
Note: You can adjust your settings under **System Settings > Siri & Spotlight > Languages.*
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#5. Display Resolutions in List Format If you utilize a secondary monitor, you'll appreciate the new toggle under Settings > Displays > Advanced labeled "Show resolutions as list." Activating this option displays suggested resolutions in the Displays menu.
#6. 21 New Emojis Introduced Apple has rolled out 21 new emojis in accordance with the Unicode 15.0 Standard. Here are a few: - ? Shaking face - ? Light blue heart - ? Grey heart - ? Pink heart - ? Moose face - ? Donkey - ? Hyacinth flower
Note: These emojis are only visible on iOS 16.4 or macOS 13.3.
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#7. New Shortcut Blocks iOS 16.4 has introduced 12 new Shortcut blocks, with 7 being compatible with macOS: 1. Set Stage Manager 2. Set True Tone 3. Shut Down 4. Lock Screen 5. Set VPN 6. Set AirDrop Receiving 7. Set Night Shift
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#8. Dark Mode for Plain Text Files TextEdit has had dark mode support for text files for a while, and now Safari has joined in. When viewing text files, they will adapt to your system's light or dark mode settings.
#9. Identify Duplicates in Shared Photo Libraries The new macOS 13.3 update allows users to detect duplicate images even within Shared Photo Libraries, building on features introduced in macOS 13.