What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura?
macOS Ventura updates improve the stability, performance or compatibility of your Mac and are recommended for all macOS Ventura users.
About the security content of these updates
What’s new for enterprise in these updates
macOS Ventura 13.7.1
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.7
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.9
This update addresses an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.
macOS Ventura 13.6.8
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.7
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.6
This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.5
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.4
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.3
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.2
This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6.1
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.6
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.5.2
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.5.1
macOS Ventura 13.5.1 fixes an issue in System Settings that prevents location permissions from appearing.
macOS Ventura 13.5
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.4.1
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.4
macOS Ventura 13.4 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
Sports feed in the sidebar of Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings and more, for the teams and leagues you follow
My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News will take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games
Resolves an issue where Auto Unlock with Apple Watch does not log you in to your Mac
Fixes a Bluetooth issue where keyboards connect slowly to Mac after restarting
Addresses a VoiceOver issue with navigating to landmarks on web pages
Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.
macOS Ventura 13.3.1
macOS Ventura 13.3.1 provides important bug fixes and security updates for your Mac, including:
Pushing hands emoji does not show skin tone variations
Auto Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch may not work
macOS Ventura 13.3
This update includes new emojis along with other enhancements, bug fixes and security updates for your Mac.
21 new emojis, including animals, hand gestures and objects are now available in the emoji keyboard
Remove background option in Freeform automatically isolates the subject in your image
Photos duplicates album expands support to detect duplicate photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
Transliteration support for Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu keyboards
New keyboard layouts for Choctaw, Chickasaw, Akan, Hausa and Yoruba
Accessibility setting to dim video automatically when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected
VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
Resolves an issue where Trackpad gestures may occasionally stop responding
Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear on the parent’s device
Addresses an issue where VoiceOver may be unresponsive after using the Finder
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Mac models.
macOS Ventura 13.2.1
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your Mac.
macOS Ventura 13.2
This update introduces Security Keys for Apple ID, and includes other enhancements and bug fixes for your Mac.
Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key to sign in
Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards
Fixes an issue where VoiceOver may stop offering audio feedback while you are typing
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.
macOS Ventura 13.1
macOS Ventura 13.1 introduces Freeform, a new app that offers a great place to brainstorm and bring your ideas to life. This release also includes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud and other features and bug fixes for your Mac.
Freeform
Freeform is a new app for working creatively with friends or colleagues on Mac, iPad and iPhone
A flexible canvas lets you add files, images, stickies and more
Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
New option expands the total number of iCloud data categories protected using end-to-end encryption to 23 – including iCloud Backup, Notes and Photos – protecting your information even in the case of a data breach in the cloud
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
Improved search in Messages allows you to find photos based on their content, such as a dog, car, person or text
Participant Cursors in Notes allow you to see live indicators as others make updates in a shared note
Play sound in Find My app can now help you pinpoint the location of nearby AirTags, AirPods Pro (2nd generation) case and Find My network accessories
Fixes an issue that causes some notes not to sync with iCloud after updates are made
Fixes an issue where you may lose keyboard and mouse input in some apps and games
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.
macOS Ventura 13.0.1
This update includes bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
macOS Ventura 13.0
macOS Ventura makes the things you do most on Mac even better, with big updates to the apps you use every day, including Mail, Messages and Safari. You can use your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac with Continuity Camera. There's also an entirely new way to organise your windows automatically with Stage Manager. And when you upgrade, you'll get the latest security and privacy protections for your Mac.
Undo send, scheduled send, remind me and follow up make staying on top of emails even easier
Improved search delivers more accurate, complete results and provides suggestions as soon as you start typing
Spotlight
Quick Look support makes it easy to preview files by pressing Space bar on a result
Image search helps you find images on the web and in Photos, Messages, Notes and the Finder
Rich results for musicians, films, businesses, sports and more
Safari and Passkeys
Shared Tab Groups let you share a set of tabs with others and see the Tab Group update instantly while you're working together
Passkeys offer an easier and safer sign‑in method, designed to replace passwords
Messages
Edit a message, undo send and mark as unread make everyday messaging easier
SharePlay in Messages lets you enjoy activities such as watching films, listening to music and more with friends while messaging
Collaboration provides a simple way to invite others to collaborate on a file via Messages and get activity updates in the thread
Photos
iCloud Shared Photo Library makes it easy to share photos and videos with up to five family members in a separate library that's integrated seamlessly in the Photos app
Stage Manager
Stage Manager organises apps and windows automatically, putting your active app in the centre and other open apps on the left-hand side of your screen
Easy app switching by clicking on any open app on the left-hand side of your screen
Group apps together to create sets of apps within Stage Manager
Quick Desktop access for dragging and dropping files easily into apps in Stage Manager
FaceTime
Handoff in FaceTime allows you to move FaceTime calls seamlessly from your Mac to your iPhone or iPad, and vice versa
Continuity Camera
Continuity Camera allows you to use iPhone as a Mac webcam when you bring iPhone close to Mac and place it in a stand (iPhone XR and later)
Video and lighting effects include Portrait mode (iPhone XR and later), Centre Stage (iPhone 11 and later) and Studio Light (iPhone 11 and later)
Desk View uses the Ultra Wide camera on iPhone to show what's on your desk during a video conference (iPhone 11 and later)
This release also includes other features and improvements:
Clock app for Mac features world clocks, timers and alarms, delivering a more consistent experience across your Apple devices
Weather app comes to Mac, optimised for the larger display and featuring immersive animations, hourly forecasts and detailed weather maps
Lift subject from background isolates the subject of an image so you can copy and paste it into apps such as Mail and Messages
Focus filters hide distracting content in apps such as Calendar, Mail, Messages, Safari and third-party apps
System Settings includes a refreshed design that's easier to navigate and has a new name
Rapid Security Response delivers security improvements to macOS even faster
Live Captions (beta) converts audio into text automatically for users who are Deaf or hard of hearing to follow along with calls and media content more easily (Mac with Apple silicon)
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Mac models.