Apple Seeds Third Beta of macOS 13 Ventura to Developers

Apple today seeded the third beta of macOS 13 Ventura, the next-generation version of the Mac operating system that's set to launch this fall. The third beta comes two weeks after Apple provided the second beta to developers.

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Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center and once the appropriate profile is installed, betas will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences.

macOS Ventura introduces Stage Manager, a new feature that lets Mac users focus on a task while keeping other apps at the ready for easy swapping between tasks. The update adds Continuity Camera, which is designed to let you use the iPhone as a webcam for your Mac. It supports Center Stage, Desk View (for showing off your desk), and Studio Light.

Handoff is now available for FaceTime so you can transfer calls between ‌iPhone‌, iPad, and Mac at will, and Messages supports features for marking an iMessage as unread, unsending an iMessage, and marking as unread. SharePlay also now works in the Messages app.

The Mail app supports scheduling and undoing emails for up to 10 seconds after they're sent, and there are now Weather and Clock apps that are available on the Mac. System Preferences has been renamed System Settings, and it features an iOS-like design.

Safari supports Shared Tab Groups and Apple is working on Passkeys, a next-generation credential that replaces the password. There are updates to Spotlight, Photo Library has new features, and Metal 3 is included in ‌macOS Ventura‌ for better graphics in games.

The third beta of ‌macOS Ventura‌ reintroduces trackpad gesture videos in the macOS settings app. You can see the videos under the "Trackpad" section, and it demos options like tap to click, secondary click, and more.

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For everything new in ‌macOS Ventura‌, we have a dedicated roundup that goes through all of the features. ‌macOS Ventura‌ is limited to developers at the current time, but Apple plans to make a public beta available in July.

Related Roundup: macOS Ventura
Related Forum: macOS Ventura

Top Rated Comments

Realityck Avatar
16 months ago
Released today


* iOS 16 beta 3 (20A5312g) - July 6, 2022
* iPadOS 16 beta 3 (20A5312g) - July 6, 2022
* macOS 13 beta 3 (22A5295h) - July 6, 2022
* watchOS 9 beta 3 (20R5316f) - July 6, 2022
* tvOS 16 beta 3 (20J5328g) - July 6, 2022
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nortonandreev Avatar
16 months ago


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adrianlondon Avatar
16 months ago

I wish it had more features this year. Perhaps a Mac Paint app.
A flying toaster screensaver.
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coolfactor Avatar
16 months ago

OTA just showed up now locally. M1 family download 2.76 GB
You've got your whole family running a beta operating system? ?
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Amazing Iceman Avatar
16 months ago

Runs perfect for me.
Yeah, that hasn't been the case in the past. These betas are good.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JonoH Avatar
16 months ago
Is it just me or did that update install SUPER fast compared to other delta updates? M1 Pro MBP if that changes anything..
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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