MacOS Sonoma

macOS Sonoma (version 14) is the twentieth major release of macOS developed by Apple Inc. It was introduced on June 5th at the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2023).WWDC 2023 — June 5 by Apple, YouTube. 2023-06-05.
==New features==
*Game mode — more dedicated CPU/GPU performance in games.
*Safari — new ability to lock unused browser windows/keep them private, a new profiles option to separate work and personal content, and even the new ability to make web apps for the Dock.
*Video conferencing — new effects and ability to show content separate from your face.
*Widgets - updated to add widgets to the desktop, and added a new widget gallery.
==Supported devices==
macOS Sonoma supports Mac models that were introduced in December 2017 or later:Which Macs support macOS 14? Mostly only Apple Silicon models. Here’s the list … by Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac. 2023-06-05.
*iMac 2019 or later
*iMac Pro 2017
*Mac mini 2018 or later
*Mac Pro 2019 or later
*Mac Studio 2022 or later
*MacBook Air 2018 or later
*MacBook Pro 2018 or later
==Release history==
Version 	Build 	Release date	Notes
14.0 beta 1 	23A5257q	2023-06-05 	1st developer beta.macOS 14 beta (23A5257q), Apple Developer. 2023-06-05.
14.0 beta 2 	23A5276g	2023-06-21 	2nd developer beta.macOS 14 beta 2 (23A5276g), Apple Developer. 2023-06-21.
14.0 beta 3 	23A5286g	2023-07-05 	3rd developer beta.macOS 14 beta 3 (23A5286g), Apple Developer. 2023-07-05.
14.0 beta 3 	23A5286i	2023-07-11 	3rd developer beta update / 1st public beta.
14.0 beta 4	23A5301g	2023-07-25 	4th developer beta.macOS 14 beta 4 (23A5301g), Apple Developer. 2023-07-25.
14.0 beta 4	23A5286i	2023-07-31 	4th developer beta update / 2nd public beta.macOS 14 beta 4 (23A5301h), Apple Developer. 2023-07-31.
14.0 beta 5 	23A5312d	2023-08-08 	5th developer beta.macOS 14 beta 5 (23A5312d), Apple Developer. 2023-08-08.
14.0 beta 6 	23A5328b	2023-08-22 	6th developer beta.macOS 14 beta 6 (23A5328b), Apple Developer. 2023-08-22.
14.0 beta 7 	23A5337a	2023-08-30 	7th developer beta.macOS 14 beta 7 (23A5337a), Apple Developer. 2023-08-30.
14.0 RC 	23A339 	2023-09-12 	Release candidate.macOS 14 Release Candidate (23A339), Apple Developer. 2023-09-12.
14.0 RC 2 	23A344 	2023-09-21 	2nd release candidate.macOS 14 Release Candidate 2 (23A344), Apple Developer. 2023-09-21.
14.0 	23A344 	2023-09-26 	First public release.macOS 14 (23A344), Apple Developer. 2023-09-26.
14.1 	23B74 	2023-10-25 	Adds the option to favorite songs, albums, and playlists in the Apple Music app, and viewing the AppleCare+ warranty status of your Mac and connected AirPods in System SettingsmacOS 14.1 (23B74), Apple Developer. 2023-10-25.
14.1.1 	23B81 	2023-11-07 	23B2082), Apple Developer. 2023-11-07.
14.1.1 	23B2082 	2023-11-07 	Alternate build for M3 Macs.MacOS Sonoma 14.1.1 Released, OS X Daily. 2023-11-07.
14.1.2 	23B92 	2023-11-30 	23B2091), Apple Developer. 2023-11-30.
14.1.2 	23B2091 	2023-11-30 	Alternate build for M3 Macs.MacOS Sonoma 14.1.2 Update Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2023-11-30.
14.2 	23C64 	2023-12-11 	Adds an enhanced autofill function for PDF files, and new features for the Messages and Weather applications.macOS 14.2 (23C64), Apple Developer. 2023-12-11.
14.2.1 	23C71 	2023-12-19 	Fixes problems with screen sharing, and includes security updates.MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes, OS X Daily. 2023-12-19.macOS 14.2.1 (23C71), Apple Developer. 2023-12-19.
14.3 	23D56 	2024-01-22 	Adds collaborative playlists in the Apple Music app, and viewing AppleCare and warranty status of devices signed in through Apple IDin System SettingsmacOS 14.3 (23D56), Apple Developer. 2024-01-22.
14.3.1 	23D60 	2024-2-08 	Fixes a problem with text unexpectedly duplicating or overlapping while typing.MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Fixes Text Overlap Bug on Macs, OS X Daily. 2024-02-09.macOS 14.3.1 (23D60), Apple Developer. 2024-02-08.
14.4 	23E214 	2024-03-07 	Adds new emoji and searchable text support to the Podcasts app. Also includes bug fixes and security updates.Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.4 by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2024-03-07.macOS 14.4 (23E214), Apple Developer. 2024-03-07.
14.4.1 	23E224 	2024-03-25 	Bug fixes for USB hubs, audio plug-ins, and apps with Java; and includes security updates.MacOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates, OS X Daily. 2024-03-25.macOS 14.4.1 (23E224), Apple Developer. 2024-03-25.
14.5 	23F79 	2024-05-13 	Apple News+ is updated with a new Quartiles daily puzzle and scoreboard of player stats. Also includes bug fixes and security updates.MacOS Sonoma 14.5 Update Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2024-05-13.macOS 14.5 (23F79), Apple Developer. 2024-05-13.
14.6 	23G80 	2024-07-29 	Bug fixes and added dual external display support for 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 ship. Also includes security updates.macOS 14.6 beta 4 (23G5075b), Apple Developer. 2024-07-16.>macOS 14.6 (23G80), Apple Developer. 2024-07-29.
14.6.1 	23G93 	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.macOS 14.6.1 (23G93), Apple Developer. 2024-08-07.
==Gallery==
Desktop images included with macOS Sonoma:
MacOS Sonoma desktop light 6K.jpg|Light desktop background
MacOS Sonoma desktop dark 6K.jpg|Dark desktop background
MacOS Sonoma desktop horizon 4K.jpg|Horizon desktop background
MacOS Sonoma MBA15 desktop midnight-blue 6K.jpg|For 15-inch MacBook Air in Midnight
MacOS Sonoma MBA15 desktop starlight-gold 6K.jpg|For 15-inch MacBook Air in Starlight
MacOS Sonoma MBA15 desktop gray-purple 6K.jpg|For 15-inch MacBook Air in Space Gray
MacOS Sonoma MBA15 desktop silver-cyan 6K.jpg|For 15-inch MacBook Air in Silver
==References==
==See also== 
*iOS 17
*iPadOS 17
*tvOS 17
*watchOS 10
==External links==
*macOS Sonoma at Apple (archived 2023-09-26)
**macOS Sonoma Preview (archived 2023-06-05)
**What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma at Apple Support (2024-08-07)
**Get ready for macOS Sonoma at Apple Developer (archived 2024-06-09)
***AppKit Release Notes for macOS 14
*macOS Sonoma at 9to5Mac
*macOS Sonoma at MacRumors
*macOS Sonoma at the BetaWiki
* at Wikipedia
===Articles===
*What will macOS 14 be called and when will it come out? by Michael Potuck at 9to5Mac (2023-06-01)
*macOS 14: Everything you need to know at iMore (2023-06-05)
*macOS 14: Everything you need to know before the big WWDC reveal at Macworld (2023-06-05)
*macOS 14: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so far by Oliver Haslam at TechRadar (2023-06-05)
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