Apple recently released the third public beta of macOS 14.5, codenamed Sonoma, bringing many changes and improvements to Mac users. This update aims to make the new features available to non-developers for testing before official deployment.
The update introduces several notable improvements in various aspects of the operating system. Here’s a look at what users can expect from this latest beta:
FaceTime Fixes: One of the key issues fixed in this update concerns the FaceTime functionality. Users previously encountered difficulties when trying to approve or decline FaceTime Link calls because notifications were not received on the caller’s side. With the resolution of this issue (125617787), FaceTime interactions should be smoother and more reliable, ensuring a seamless communication experience for users.
Mac apps (made for iPad): Another important fix in macOS 14.5 beta 3 concerns the launch of Mac apps (made for iPad). Previously, users may have encountered cases where macOS launched the incorrect version of these apps, either by double-clicking the icon or after building from Xcode. This issue (121404522) has been fixed, providing users with a more consistent and accurate application launching experience.
Development Support: The macOS 14.5 SDK included in this beta release provides comprehensive support for developers looking to create applications optimized for Mac computers running Sonoma 14.5. With Xcode 15.4, developers have access to new features and APIs, allowing them to create innovative and robust applications suited to the latest macOS environment. Compatibility requirements for Xcode 15.4 can be found in the corresponding release notes, ensuring that developers have all the information needed to effectively leverage the latest development tools.
As with any beta release, it is important to note that macOS 14.5 beta 3 is intended for testing purposes and may contain bugs or other issues that could impact system stability or performance. Users are encouraged to update their applications to use new features and APIs introduced in this release and to thoroughly test their applications against any API changes to ensure compatibility and reliability.
The update introduces several notable improvements in various aspects of the operating system. Here’s a look at what users can expect from this latest beta:
FaceTime Fixes: One of the key issues fixed in this update concerns the FaceTime functionality. Users previously encountered difficulties when trying to approve or decline FaceTime Link calls because notifications were not received on the caller’s side. With the resolution of this issue (125617787), FaceTime interactions should be smoother and more reliable, ensuring a seamless communication experience for users.
Mac apps (made for iPad): Another important fix in macOS 14.5 beta 3 concerns the launch of Mac apps (made for iPad). Previously, users may have encountered cases where macOS launched the incorrect version of these apps, either by double-clicking the icon or after building from Xcode. This issue (121404522) has been fixed, providing users with a more consistent and accurate application launching experience.
Development Support: The macOS 14.5 SDK included in this beta release provides comprehensive support for developers looking to create applications optimized for Mac computers running Sonoma 14.5. With Xcode 15.4, developers have access to new features and APIs, allowing them to create innovative and robust applications suited to the latest macOS environment. Compatibility requirements for Xcode 15.4 can be found in the corresponding release notes, ensuring that developers have all the information needed to effectively leverage the latest development tools.
As with any beta release, it is important to note that macOS 14.5 beta 3 is intended for testing purposes and may contain bugs or other issues that could impact system stability or performance. Users are encouraged to update their applications to use new features and APIs introduced in this release and to thoroughly test their applications against any API changes to ensure compatibility and reliability.
