MacOS Ventura, also known as macOS 13, is a major update that became available in 2022. It enables new features for your MacBook or iMac . Read below for which models this update is suitable and which features this update brings with it.
Which models
Of course, it is first important to know if your device can download macOS Ventura . The following models can be updated to macOS Ventura:
- iMac (2017 and newer)
- iMac Pro (2017 and later)
- MacBook Air (2018 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (2017 and newer)
- MacBook 12-inch (2017 and newer)
Stage Manager
Stage Manager is a new feature that makes it easier to work in a structured way with many different apps open. With this feature, you can combine multiple apps into a group. If you often use two specific apps in combination, you can put them together in a group. You then only switch between these apps, so that you are not easily distracted by other apps that you accidentally open. In addition, thanks to macOS Ventura, you can also reach your desktop with a single click to access all your files. Working from your MacBook or iMac has never been so clear.
Spotlight
Your Mac’s search function, Spotlight, has also been improved with the new update. Where previously only apps and shortcuts could be searched for, specific files such as photos can now also be surfaced in a search. In addition, you can view files directly while searching via ‘Quick Look’. Spotlight can be accessed by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top right of your screen or by pressing Command and the space bar at the same time.
With an update to the Mail app, you can now retrieve or delete sent emails for everyone. You can also schedule emails to be sent in advance. Finally, there is now the option to see search results that are similar to your search query. If you don't know exactly what you're looking for or simply made a typo, this is a handy way to still get the desired result.
Safari
With macOS Ventura, Safari also received a number of new features. First, there is Shared Tab Groups, which makes it possible to create and share shared tab groups with others. This makes it easy to share useful or fun sites with people and also see live which tabs they are viewing. You can also now start a FaceTime call from your browser. Finally, the new Passkeys have been added. This allows you to share passwords via Safari using the biometric data on your device (such as Face ID or Touch ID ).
