MacOS Ventura

macOS Ventura (version 13) is the nineteenth major release of macOS, developed by Apple Inc.macOS Ventura adds powerful productivity tools and new Continuity features that make the Mac experience better than ever, Apple Inc. 2022-06-06. It was introduced on June 6 at the 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2022),WWDC 2022 - June 6 by Apple, YouTube. 2022-06-06. and was released at 10 a.m. (Cupertino time) on October 24, 2022 to succeed macOS Monterey (version 12).iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura release time: Here’s when you can download the new operating systems worldwide today by Michael Grothaus, Fast Company. 2022-10-24.
==New features==
*Clock — new native port for supported Macs.
*Dogcow — reinstated in Page Setup dialog box to preview printing orientation.
*Mail — adds improved Search and the ability to Undo Send.
*Passkeys — aims to replace legacy passwords that can be tied to biometrics.
*Safari — adds the ability to share Tab groups.
*Stage Manager — supersedes window management previously handled by Mission Control with a version also introduced in iPadOS 16.1.
*System Settings — replaces System Preferences with a design derived from iPadOS.
*Weather — new native port for supported Macs.
==Supported devices==
macOS Ventura supports Mac models that were introduced in 2017 or later:
*iMac 2017 or later
*iMac Pro 2017 or later
*Mac mini 2018 or later
*Mac Pro 2019 or later
*Mac Studio 2022 or later
*MacBook 2017 or later
*MacBook Air 2018 or later
*MacBook Pro 2017 or later
==Development==
The internal development of macOS 13 was codenamed "Rome" and had previously been speculated to be named "Mammoth" due to a recent trademark filing by Apple.macOS 13: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more by José Adorno, 9to5Mac. 2022-05-29.
===Release history===
Version 	Build 	Release date 	Notes
13.0 beta 1 	22A5266r	2022-06-06 	1st developer beta.macOS 13 beta (22A5266r), Apple Developer. 2022-06-06.
13.0 beta 2 	22A5286j	2022-06-22 	2nd developer beta.macOS 13 beta 2 (22A5286j), Apple Developer. 2022-06-22.
13.0 beta 3 	22A5295h	2022-07-06 	3rd developer beta.macOS 13 beta 3 (22A5295h), Apple Developer. 2022-07-06.
13.0 beta 3 Update	22A5295i	2022-07-11 	1st public beta.macOS 13 Ventura public beta now available, here’s how to download by José Adorno, 9to5Mac. 2022-07-11.macOS 13 beta 3 Update (22A5295i), Apple Developer. 2022-07-11.
13.0 beta 4 	22A5311f	2022-07-272022-07-28	4th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 4 (22A5311f), Apple Developer. 2022-07-27.2nd public beta.Apple releases second public beta for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura by Wesley Hilliard, AppleInsider. 2022-07-28.
13.0 beta 5 	22A5321d	2022-08-082022-08-09	5th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 5 (22A5321d), Apple Developer. 2022-08-08.3rd public beta.Apple releases third public beta for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, tvOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura by Wesley Hilliard, AppleInsider. 2022-08-09.
13.0 beta 6 	22A5331f	2022-08-252022-08-26	6th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 6 (22A5331f), Apple Developer. 2022-08-25.4th public beta.Apple Seeds Fourth Public Beta of macOS 13 Ventura by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2022-08-26.
13.0 beta 7 	22A5342f	2022-09-09 	7th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 7 (22A5342f), Apple Developer. 2022-09-09.
13.0 beta 8 	22A5352e	2022-09-20 	8th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 8 (22A5352e), Apple Developer. 2022-09-20.
13.0 beta 9 	22A5358e	2022-09-27 	9th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 9 (22A5358e), Apple Developer. 2022-09-27.
13.0 beta 10 	22A5358e	2022-10-04 	10th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 10 (22A5365d), Apple Developer. 2022-10-04.
13.0 beta 11 	22A5373b	2022-10-11 	11th developer beta.macOS 13 beta 11 (22A5373b), Apple Developer. 2022-10-11.
13.0 RC 	22A379 	2022-10-18 	Release candidate.macOS 13 RC (22A379), Apple Developer. 2022-10-18.
13.0 RC 2 	22A380 	2022-10-20 	2nd release candidate.macOS 13 RC 2 (22A380), Apple Developer. 2022-10-20.
13.0 	22A380 	2022-10-24 	First public release.macOS 13 (22A380), Apple Developer. 2022-10-24.
13.0.1 	22A400 	2022-11-09 	Bug fixes and security updates.macOS 13.0.1 (22A400), Apple Developer. 2022-11-09.Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.0.1 Update With Bug Fixes by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2022-11-09.
13.1 	22C65 	2022-12-13 	Freeform app is introduced.macOS 13.1 (22C65), Apple Developer. 2022-12-13.Apple releases first macOS Ventura 13.1 beta with new Freeform app by Michael Simon, Macworld. 2022-10-25.
13.2 	22D49 	2023-01-23 	Support for Apple M2 Pro, M2 Max, and Security Keys for Apple ID.macOS 13.2 (22D49), Apple Developer. 2023-01-23.'M2 Max' Geekbench Scores Leak Online, Revealing Rumored Specs and Performance by Sami Fathi, MacRumors. 2022-11-30.Alleged Apple M2 Max CPU Benchmarks Leak by Ian Evenden, Tom's Hardware. 2022-11-30.
13.2.1 	22D68 	2023-02-13 	Bug fixes and security updates.macOS 13.2.1 (22D68), Apple Developer. 2023-02-13.Apple Releases macOS 13.2.1 With Bug Fixes and Security Updates by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2023-02-13.
13.3 	22E252 	2023-03-27 	Updates to Podcasts app and support for new Unicode 15 emojis.macOS 13.3 (22E252), Apple Developer. 2023-03-27.Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Ventura 13.3 to Developers by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2023-02-16.iOS 16.4 Beta Adds New Emoji Like Donkey, Jellyfish, Pink Heart, Hyacinth, Ginger, Goose, Shaking Face and More by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2023-02-16.
13.3.1 	22E261 	2023-04-07 	Bug fixes and security updates.macOS 13.3.1 (22E261), Apple Developer. 2023-04-07.
13.4 	22F66 	2023-05-18 	Bug fixes and security updates.macOS 13.4 (22F66), Apple Developer. 2023-05-18.Apple Releases First Public Beta of macOS Ventura 13.4 by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2023-03-30.
13.4.1 	22F82 	2023-06-21 	22F2083), Apple Developer. 2023-06-21.
13.5 	22G74 	2023-07-24 	Bug fixes and security updates.
13.5.1 	22G90 	2023-08-17 	Fixes an issue in System Settings that prevents location permissions from appearing.macOS 13.5.1 Ventura Fixes Missing Location Services Permissions by Adam Engst, TidBITS. 2023-08-17.
13.5.2 	22G91 	2023-09-07 	Security fixes.macOS Ventura 13.5.2, OS X Daily. 2023-09-07.
13.6 	22G120 	2023-09-21 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6 & MacOS Monterey 12.7 Updates Released, OS X Daily. 2023-09-21.
13.6.1 	22G313 	2023-10-25 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.1 and MacOS Monterey 12.7.1 Released, OS X Daily. 2023-10-26.
13.6.2 	22G320 	2023-11-07 	Security fixes.macOS 13.6.2 Update by tonymacx86. 2023-11-07.
13.6.2 	22G2321 	2023-11-07 	Alternate build for M3 Macs.macOS 13.6.2 Update by tonymacx86. 2023-11-07.
13.6.3 	22G436 	2023-12-11 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.3, MacOS Monterey 12.7.2, & Safari 17.2 Released for Macs, OS X Daily. 2023-12-12.
13.6.4 	22G513 	2024-01-22 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.4 & MacOS Monterey 12.7.3 Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2024-01-23.
13.6.5 	22G621 	2024-03-07 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.5 & macOS Monterey 12.7.4 Updates Available, OS X Daily. 2024-03-08.
13.6.6 	22G630 	2024-03-25 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.6 & Safari 17.4.1 Update Available, OS X Daily. 2024-04-03.
13.6.7 	22G720 	2024-05-13 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.7 & macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Updates Available, OS X Daily. 2024-05-14.
13.6.8 	22G820 	2024-07-29 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.8, MacOS Monterey 12.7.6, Safari 17.6 Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2024-07-30.
13.6.9 	22G830 	2024-08-07 	Fixes an issue that prevented enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.Apple has released Sonoma 14.6.1 and 13.6.9 patch updates by hoakley, The Eclectic Light Company. 2024-08-07.
==Gallery==
Ventura includes dynamic desktops, which change according to time and lighting conditions, or Light and Dark Mode.
MacOS 13 desktop light 6K.jpg|Bright desktop background (6K)
MacOS 13 desktop dark 6K.jpg|Dark desktop background (6K)
==References==
==See also==
*iOS 16
*iPadOS 16
*tvOS 16
*watchOS 9
==External links==
*macOS Ventura at Apple (archived 2022-10-18)
**macOS Ventura Preview (archived 2022-06-06)
**What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura at Apple Support (2024-08-07)
**macOS 13 - Take your apps further at Apple Developer (archived 2023-06-04)
***AppKit Release Notes for macOS Ventura 13
*macOS 13 Overview at 9to5Mac
*macOS Ventura at MacRumors
*macOS Ventura at the BetaWiki
* at Wikipedia
===Discussions===
*macOS Ventura and OpenCore Legacy Patcher Support at GitHub
*macOS 13 Ventura on Unsupported Macs Thread at MacRumors
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