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712: macOS Sonoma

Oct 1, 2023
macOS Sonoma brings new screen saver and desktop experience, updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders. Discussion on Sonoma project, transition to Apple Silicon, creating clones of Mac drives, troubleshooting Time Machine error, introduction to One Password for business. Exploration of desktop widgets, improvements in Messages app, CleanMyMac X features, text-related features, Safari profiles, website app creation. Confusion around macOS stage manager, exploration of Sonoma feature behavior, overall improvements in macOS Sonoma, software updates and speculation on success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sonoma introduces new features for faster typing, improved video conferencing, and higher quality screen sharing.
  • Safari gains profiles for separate browsing instances and the ability to save websites as apps for quick access.

Deep dives

Improved Text Features

Sonoma introduces inline predictive text for faster typing, an inline emoji picker, all caps indicator, and a revamped dictation engine with mixed dictation and typing.

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