macOS 13.3 is in the latest version: bug fixes in the software
The final version of macOS 13.3 is now available. This update introduces some new features and fixes several bugs.
like in iOS 16.4 is coming at the same time, showing 21 additional emojis. There is a trembling man’s head, a donkey, a goose, a wing, a jellyfish, a whistling, a flute, a maracas, five high hands, hearts in new colors …
iCloud Shared Photo Library users now have a Duplicate album where duplicate photos and videos are listed. Suitable for quick sorting. A new accessibility option, Dim Flashes, dims strongly blinking videos so as not to disturb people who are sensitive to strong effects.
The remaining changes mainly consist of adaptations for regional languages and bug fixes. Among the issues that have been corrected are trackpad gestures that are suddenly no longer recognized – this prompted the developer to create a small demo while waiting for a proper resolution.
The problem that prevented VoiceOver from working after using the Finder is ancient history. Also, Apple didn’t mention it in the release notes, but SMB file sharing works fine again.
Also, Apple offers Studio Display firmware version 16.4 (but no release notes, so we don’t know yet what’s behind this update).
macOS 13.3 release notes
This update includes new emoji, improvements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
- 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures and objects are now available in emoji keyboard.
- Freeform’s “Remove Background” option automatically isolates the subject of your photo.
- The Duplicate Photos album can now detect duplicate photos and videos in shared iCloud Photo Libraries.
- Visual Search is now available in Canada.
- Transliteration is supported for the following language keyboards: Gujarati, Punjabi, and Urdu.
- New types of keyboard are available for the following languages: Chacta, Chicacha, Akan, Hausa, and Yoruba.
- The Accessibility setting automatically lowers brightness when flickering lights or strobe effects are detected in a video.
- VoiceOver supports Maps from the Weather app.
- This release fixes an issue that sometimes prevented trackpad gestures from being mirrored.
- Fixes an issue that could prevent purchase permission requests for children from appearing on a parent’s device.
- Fixes an issue that could cause VoiceOver to become unresponsive after using the Finder.
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