macOS Sonoma (version 14) is the twentieth major release of macOS developed by Apple Inc. It was introduced on June 5th at the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2023).[1]
New features[]
- Game mode — more dedicated CPU/GPU performance in games.
- Safari — new ability to lock unused browser windows/keep them private, a new profiles option to separate work and personal content, and even the new ability to make web apps for the Dock.
- Video conferencing — new effects and ability to show content separate from your face.
- Widgets - updated to add widgets to the desktop, and added a new widget gallery.
Supported devices[]
macOS Sonoma supports Mac models that were introduced in December 2017 or later:[2]
- iMac 2019 or later
- iMac Pro 2017
- Mac mini 2018 or later
- Mac Pro 2019 or later
- Mac Studio 2022 or later
- MacBook Air 2018 or later
- MacBook Pro 2018 or later
Release history[]
| Version | Build | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.0 beta 1 | 23A5257q | 2023-06-05 | 1st developer beta.[3] |
| 14.0 beta 2 | 23A5276g | 2023-06-21 | 2nd developer beta.[4] |
| 14.0 beta 3 | 23A5286g | 2023-07-05 | 3rd developer beta.[5] |
| 23A5286i | 2023-07-11 | 3rd developer beta update / 1st public beta. | |
| 14.0 beta 4 | 23A5301g | 2023-07-25 | 4th developer beta.[6] |
| 23A5286i | 2023-07-31 | 4th developer beta update / 2nd public beta.[7] | |
| 14.0 beta 5 | 23A5312d | 2023-08-08 | 5th developer beta.[8] |
| 14.0 beta 6 | 23A5328b | 2023-08-22 | 6th developer beta.[9] |
| 14.0 beta 7 | 23A5337a | 2023-08-30 | 7th developer beta.[10] |
| 14.0 RC | 23A339 | 2023-09-12 | Release candidate.[11] |
| 14.0 RC 2 | 23A344 | 2023-09-21 | 2nd release candidate.[12] |
| 14.0 | 23A344 | 2023-09-26 | First public release.[13] |
| 14.1 | 23B74 | 2023-10-25 | Adds the option to favorite songs, albums, and playlists in the Apple Music app, and viewing the AppleCare+ warranty status of your Mac and connected AirPods in System Settings[14] |
| 14.1.1 | 23B81 | 2023-11-07 | Security fixes.[15] |
| 23B2082 | Alternate build for M3 Macs.[16] | ||
| 14.1.2 | 23B92 | 2023-11-30 | Security fixes.[17] |
| 23B2091 | Alternate build for M3 Macs.[18] | ||
| 14.2 | 23C64 | 2023-12-11 | Adds an enhanced autofill function for PDF files, and new features for the Messages and Weather applications.[19] |
| 14.2.1 | 23C71 | 2023-12-19 | Fixes problems with screen sharing, and includes security updates.[20][21] |
| 14.3 | 23D56 | 2024-01-22 | Adds collaborative playlists in the Apple Music app, and viewing AppleCare and warranty status of devices signed in through Apple IDin System Settings[22] |
| 14.3.1 | 23D60 | 2024-2-08 | Fixes a problem with text unexpectedly duplicating or overlapping while typing.[23][24] |
| 14.4 | 23E214 | 2024-03-07 | Adds new emoji and searchable text support to the Podcasts app. Also includes bug fixes and security updates.[25][26] |
| 14.4.1 | 23E224 | 2024-03-25 | Bug fixes for USB hubs, audio plug-ins, and apps with Java; and includes security updates.[27][28] |
| 14.5 | 23F79 | 2024-05-13 | Apple News+ is updated with a new Quartiles daily puzzle and scoreboard of player stats. Also includes bug fixes and security updates.[29][30] |
| 14.6 | 23G80 | 2024-07-29 | Bug fixes and added dual external display support for 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 ship. Also includes security updates.[31][32] |
| 14.6.1 | 23G93 | 2024-08-07 | Fixes an issue that prevented enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.[33][34] |
| 14.7 | 23H124 | 2024-09-16 | Security fixes.[35] |
Gallery[]
Desktop images included with macOS Sonoma:
Light desktop background
Dark desktop background
Horizon desktop background
For 15-inch MacBook Air in Midnight
For 15-inch MacBook Air in Starlight
For 15-inch MacBook Air in Space Gray
For 15-inch MacBook Air in Silver
References[]
- ↑ WWDC 2023 — June 5 by Apple, YouTube. 2023-06-05.
- ↑ Which Macs support macOS 14? Mostly only Apple Silicon models. Here’s the list … by Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac. 2023-06-05.
- ↑ macOS 14 beta (23A5257q), Apple Developer. 2023-06-05.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 beta 2 (23A5276g), Apple Developer. 2023-06-21.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 beta 3 (23A5286g), Apple Developer. 2023-07-05.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 beta 4 (23A5301g), Apple Developer. 2023-07-25.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 beta 4 (23A5301h), Apple Developer. 2023-07-31.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 beta 5 (23A5312d), Apple Developer. 2023-08-08.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 beta 6 (23A5328b), Apple Developer. 2023-08-22.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 beta 7 (23A5337a), Apple Developer. 2023-08-30.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 Release Candidate (23A339), Apple Developer. 2023-09-12.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 Release Candidate 2 (23A344), Apple Developer. 2023-09-21.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14 (23A344), Apple Developer. 2023-09-26.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14.1 (23B74), Apple Developer. 2023-10-25.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14.1.1 (23B81 | 23B2082), Apple Developer. 2023-11-07.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ MacOS Sonoma 14.1.1 Released, OS X Daily. 2023-11-07.
- ↑ macOS 14.1.2 (23B92 | 23B2091), Apple Developer. 2023-11-30.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ MacOS Sonoma 14.1.2 Update Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2023-11-30.
- ↑ macOS 14.2 (23C64), Apple Developer. 2023-12-11.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes, OS X Daily. 2023-12-19.
- ↑ macOS 14.2.1 (23C71), Apple Developer. 2023-12-19.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ macOS 14.3 (23D56), Apple Developer. 2024-01-22.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Fixes Text Overlap Bug on Macs, OS X Daily. 2024-02-09.
- ↑ macOS 14.3.1 (23D60), Apple Developer. 2024-02-08.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.4 by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2024-03-07.
- ↑ macOS 14.4 (23E214), Apple Developer. 2024-03-07.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ MacOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates, OS X Daily. 2024-03-25.
- ↑ macOS 14.4.1 (23E224), Apple Developer. 2024-03-25.[DEAD LINK]
- ↑ MacOS Sonoma 14.5 Update Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2024-05-13.
- ↑ macOS 14.5 (23F79), Apple Developer. 2024-05-13.
- ↑ macOS 14.6 beta 4 (23G5075b), Apple Developer. 2024-07-16.[DEAD LINK]>
- ↑ macOS 14.6 (23G80), Apple Developer. 2024-07-29.
- ↑ Apple has released Sonoma 14.6.1 and 13.6.9 patch updates by hoakley, The Eclectic Light Company. 2024-08-07.
- ↑ macOS 14.6.1 (23G93), Apple Developer. 2024-08-07.
- ↑ macOS 14.7 Sonoma, macOS 13.7 Ventura, iOS 17.7, and iPadOS 17.7 Provide Security Fixes by Adam Engst, TidBITS. 2024-09-16.
See also[]
External links[]
- macOS Sonoma at Apple (archived 2023-09-26)
- macOS Sonoma Preview (archived 2023-06-05)
- What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma at Apple Support (2024-08-07)
- Get ready for macOS Sonoma at Apple Developer (archived 2024-06-09)
- macOS Sonoma at 9to5Mac
- macOS Sonoma at MacRumors
- macOS Sonoma at the BetaWiki
- macOS Sonoma at Wikipedia
Articles[]
- What will macOS 14 be called and when will it come out? by Michael Potuck at 9to5Mac (2023-06-01)
- macOS 14: Everything you need to know at iMore (2023-06-05)
- macOS 14: Everything you need to know before the big WWDC reveal at Macworld (2023-06-05)
- macOS 14: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so far by Oliver Haslam at TechRadar (2023-06-05)
