The bigger issue will likely be folks buying new machines with Ventura pre-installed. But none of this requires you to rush out and update now an upcoming collaboration toolset is even delayed until later this year.

It’s also nice to see some new accessibility features in this version. The big changes are in the form of Stage Manager, a new window manager/app switcher, the first major changes to System Settings since its debut in OS X, and improved graphics plumbing and Continuity for using iPhones as webcams.

And all of Apple’s apps get refreshed if you’re a user of those. Spotlight and search are expanded in this version, though those features are available from third-party utilities. Security updates are patched to macOS 12 automatically, so there’s no urgent need to update to macOS 13. The usual applies – a few weeks will be enough time for plug-in makers to patch their software, and you can watch for an all-clear. So mostly this is a warning to take your time, and avoid that big “Upgrade Now” button for Ventura. Major named/integer updates like this are installed manually, not automatically. In case you haven’t already heard from newsletters and Twitter and whatnot, Apple has again made changes that cause issues with the operation of certain plug-ins, either OS-wide or in Apple’s own DAWs (Logic/GarageBand/MainStage). There’s nothing alarming here, just the usual routine. It’s fall, the leaves are changing in the northern hemisphere, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and there’s a macOS update you should… probably not install yet.Īnd in a few weeks, it’ll all be better… after some headaches for developers.

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