macOS Sequoia Developer Beta 5: What's New?
Summary
TLDRIn this Macintosh Weekly video, the host discusses the Mac OS Sequoia 15 developer beta 5 update, guiding viewers on how to update their Macs and highlighting key changes such as the iPhone mirroring feature and custom wallpaper support. The video also covers release notes, addressing SDK updates, resolved and known issues, and new features across various Apple frameworks. The host encourages viewers to check Apple's official documentation for a comprehensive understanding.
Takeaways
- 📅 Apple has released the fifth beta of Mac OS Sequoia 15 for developers, coming two weeks after the fourth beta.
- 💻 To update to Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5, users should go to System Settings, then Software Update, and check for updates.
- 🔄 The update size for this beta is approximately 4.07 GB, and it includes a new wallpaper that is currently listed as 'unknown'.
- 📲 A significant feature in this beta is the iPhone mirroring feature for Safari, which allows full iPhone access from a Mac.
- 🖼️ Users can now see their custom iPhone wallpapers and icons on their Mac, and interact with their iPhone using the Mac's keyboard, trackpad, and mouse.
- 🛠️ The Mac OS 15 SDK, bundled with Xcode 16, supports app development for Mac computers running Sequoia 15 beta 5.
- 🔄 The App Store now requires only the final install size plus a small buffer for initial app downloads, instead of double the space.
- 🔒 Changes in security include a new process for allowing applications to control Finder, directing users to system settings for approval.
- 🔄 For developers, the CF Network functions now return a different type, requiring source changes for Swift programs when compiling with newer SDKs.
- 🎥 Reality Kit now supports rendering USD files with Catmull-Clark subdivision and uses the display P3 color gamut for virtual objects.
- 📈 The script also covers various resolved issues and known issues across different components like AppKit, Core Spotlight, and Reality Kit, indicating ongoing improvements and areas needing attention.
Q & A
What is the Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 update about?
-The Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 update is the fifth beta version of the upcoming Mac OS Sequoia, released to developers for testing purposes.
How can developers update their Mac to Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5?
-Developers can update their Mac to Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 by opening System Settings, going to the Software Update section, and checking for updates.
What is the update size for Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5?
-The update size for Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 is approximately 4.07 GB for the device mentioned in the script.
What is the build number for the successfully updated Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5?
-The build number for the successfully updated Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 is 24853 09e.
What new feature does Safari in Mac OS Sequoia beta 5 bring that was unavailable in the first beta?
-Safari in Mac OS Sequoia beta 5 introduces the long-awaited iPhone mirroring feature, which allows users to access and engage with their iPhone directly from their Mac.
What is the purpose of the iPhone mirroring feature in Mac OS Sequoia beta 5?
-The iPhone mirroring feature in Mac OS Sequoia beta 5 allows users to fully access and engage with their iPhone from their Mac, including custom wallpaper, icons, and the ability to interact with apps and audio.
What changes are noted in the Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5 release notes regarding the App Store?
-The Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5 release notes mention that the App Store no longer requires twice the space free for an initial app download and install; the free space requirement is now the final install size of the app plus a small buffer.
What is the new API feature added to AppKit in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5?
-The new API feature added to AppKit allows a window to request sharing of another existing window or of a window to be provided in a callback, addressing an issue where the presenter might not want to share all application windows.
What is the issue resolved in the Foundation framework regarding date components format style?
-The issue resolved in the Foundation framework is the incorrect production of strings like '1M' with the date components format style 'at style.condensed' and strings like 'one Min' with the 'dot narrow' style.
What is the known issue with iPhone mirroring in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5?
-The known issue with iPhone mirroring in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5 is that Universal Clipboard might not work, and scrolling with a scroll wheel on Logitech mice or typing with a Bluetooth keyboard might not work with iPhone mirroring.
What is the change in the behavior of the CFNetwork framework regarding proxy auto-configuration in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5?
-In Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5, the CFNetwork execute proxy auto-configuration script and URL functions have always returned a plus one retained CF type object, but the function declarations were not decorated with the 'CF returns retained' attribute until iOS 18, Mac OS 15, tvOS 18, and watchOS 2.
What is the new feature introduced in the Maps framework in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5?
-The new feature introduced in the Maps framework is the Place ID, a unique and persistent identifier, along with new result types to MK local search request and additional point of Interest category values.
What is the resolved issue in the Core Spotlight framework regarding iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs?
-The resolved issue in the Core Spotlight framework is that iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs would quit unexpectedly when invoking CS searchable item attribute set set action identifiers.
What is the known issue with the Networking framework in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5?
-The known issue with the Networking framework is that for apps linked on Mac OS 15 or newer, the default user agent request header field value generated by URL session now includes the unlocalized bundle name instead of the localized bundle name.
What is the new feature in the QuickLook framework regarding generator plugins?
-The new feature in the QuickLook framework is the deprecation of support for deprecated QuickLook generator plugins, with developers being encouraged to migrate to QuickLook preview extension and thumbnail extension API.
What is the resolved issue in the RealityKit framework regarding iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs?
-The resolved issue in the RealityKit framework is that iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs would quit unexpectedly when using an object capture session.
What is the known issue with the Screen Time app in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5?
-The known issue with the Screen Time app is that when an Apple Watch is upgraded to 11.0 from an earlier beta, Screen Time app limits might be deleted for both the parent and child.
What is the new feature in the Translation framework in Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5?
-The new feature in the Translation framework is the support for translating Hindi in the Translate app, systemwide translation, Safari translation, and the new translation APIs.
What is the resolved issue in the Wallet framework regarding dispersement requests on Mac?
-The resolved issue in the Wallet framework is that dispersement requests on Mac might appear as regular payments requests when handed off to iPhone.
Outlines
📲 Mac OS Sequoia Developer Beta 5 Update Overview
This paragraph introduces the Mac OS Sequoia 15 developer beta 5 update, highlighting the process for updating to this version through system settings and software update. It emphasizes the update size and the successful installation on the device, along with the build number. The main noticeable change in this build is the new wallpaper, although its name is listed as unknown. A significant feature addition is the iPhone mirroring capability, allowing users to interact with their iPhone directly from their Mac, including accessing apps, the keyboard, trackpad, mouse, and audio. The paragraph also covers release notes for Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5, detailing SDK support, resolved and known issues, and new features in various domains like accessibility, app intense, App Store, AppKit, and architecture.
🔍 In-Depth Analysis of Mac OS Sequoia Beta 5 Features and Fixes
The second paragraph delves deeper into the specific features and fixes of the Mac OS Sequoia beta 5. It discusses improvements in security and privacy, such as changes in the process for allowing applications to control Finder and updates in the way time machine backups are handled. The paragraph also addresses issues with camera usage, CF Network, Core Spotlight, and Foundation, including changes in JSON encoding and date components formatting. It mentions deprecations in Directory Service and Finder, as well as updates in networking, notifications, and object tracking. Known issues with iPhone mirroring, such as Universal Clipboard functionality, are also highlighted, alongside new features in logging and Mac Catalyst for improved UI window scene system animations.
🎨 Exploring Additional Features and Resolved Issues in Mac OS Sequoia Beta 5
This paragraph continues the exploration of new features and resolved issues within Mac OS Sequoia beta 5. It covers updates in Map's functionality, including the introduction of Place ID and new result types for MK local search request. It also discusses known issues with map conversions and satellite imagery. The paragraph mentions improvements in Music, Networking, Notifications, and Object Tracker, as well as updates in Photos and Platform features for Apple silicon devices. It addresses deprecations in QuickLook and RealityKit, and known issues with Reality files and subclass compilation in Swift 6 language mode.
🛠️ Final Touches: Additional Features, Fixes, and Deprecations in Mac OS Sequoia Beta 5
The final paragraph wraps up the discussion on Mac OS Sequoia beta 5 by covering additional features, fixes, and deprecations. It includes updates on Screen Time, Screen Capture Kit, Security and Privacy, Setup Assistant, Shortcuts, Translation, Wallet, and other system components. The paragraph also notes changes in the Screen Time app limits after an Apple Watch upgrade and the introduction of new APIs for screen recording and content sharing. It concludes with a reminder to check Apple's official documentation for a complete understanding of the release and an invitation for viewers to subscribe and engage with the content.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Mac OS Sequoia
💡Developer Beta
💡Safari
💡SDK
💡Xcode
💡Accessibility
💡App Store
💡AppKit
💡Reality Kit
💡Screen Time
💡Shortcuts
Highlights
Apple released the fifth beta of Mac OS Sequoia to developers for testing.
Instructions on how to update to Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 are provided.
The update size for Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 is approximately 4.07 GB.
A successful update to Mac OS Sequoia developer beta 5 is demonstrated with build number 24853 09e.
The only noticeable change in this build is the current wallpaper, which is listed as 'unknown'.
Safari in Mac OS Sequoia beta 5 introduces the iPhone mirroring feature, enhancing user interaction.
Custom wallpaper and icons from the iPhone now appear on the Mac, along with swipe functionality.
Mac's keyboard, trackpad, and mouse can now be used to interact with the iPhone's interface.
Audio from the iPhone now comes through the Mac speakers during mirroring.
Mac OS 15 SDK supports app development for Mac computers running Sequoia 15 beta 5 with Xcode 16.
Accessibility improvements include resolving issues with background sounds and night mode.
App Store updates include changes to free space requirements for initial app downloads and installs.
New API added to AppKit to request a window share during video conferencing.
Resolved issues with Application Firewall settings and the deprecation of certain plist modifications.
Updates to the process of allowing applications to control Finder for improved security.
Reality Kit introduces new features for USD files and improved rendering with subdivision.
Known issues with Reality files written by beta versions not loading in later versions of Reality Kit.
Screen Time app limits might be deleted during an Apple Watch upgrade, requiring manual re-creation.
Shortcuts editor might offer new actions not yet ready for use, requiring correction after future updates.
Translation app now supports Hindi translation and introduces new systemwide translation APIs.
Transcripts
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hey guys welcome to Macintosh weekly and
today this video is about Mac OS Sequoia
15 developer beta 5 update if you're new
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and now let's begin Apple today seated
the fifth beta of an upcoming Mac os5
Sequoia update to Developers for testing
purposes with the software coming 2
weeks after the release of the fourth
beta to update your Mac to Mac OS
Sequoia developer beta 5 open system
settings then go to the software update
section and then check for updates here
you can see the update is available for
my device this Mac OS Sequoia developer
beta 5 update size is around 4.07 GB for
my device click on update now and then
agree to the SLA to begin the update on
your device and enter the password when
prompted
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and as you can see the device has been
successfully updated to Mac OS Sequoia
developer beta 5 and the build number is
24853 09e moving forward and talking
about the changes made in this build the
only noticeable change found is the
current wallpaper however upon looking
for the name of it it says unknown
currently also for Safari Mac OS sequia
beta 5 brings the long awaited iPhone
mirroring feature which was unavailable
with the first beta this continuity
function allows users to fully access
and engage with their iPhone right from
their mac Apple also says that a user's
custom wallpaper and icons appear just
like on their iPhone and they can swipe
between pages on their home screen or
launch and browse any of their favorite
apps the keyboard trackpad and mouse on
Mac also let users interact with their
iPhone and audio even comes through so
that was all the noticeable changes made
in this build moving forward and talking
about the Mac OS Sequoia 15 beta 5
release notes
the Mac OS 15 SDK provides support to
develop apps for Mac computers running
Sequoia 15 beta 5 the SDK comes bundled
with xcode 16 available from the Mac App
Store regarding accessibility resolved
issues fixed user might be unable to
play newly added background sounds fire
and night regarding app intense known
issues at Union value types currently
only work as intent results attempting
to use a at Union value as the type of
an in inent parameter or entity property
results in Failure to compile fixed
parameterless parameter and property
wrappers might cause protocol
conformance failures the workaround is
to use parentheses on the property
wrapper regarding App Store new features
starting in Mac OS 15 the App Store no
longer needs twice the space free for an
initial app download and install the
free space requirement will now be the
final install size of the app plus a
small buffer
developers should consider this change
in any messaging they might have around
size requirements regarding appkit new
features added API to request a window
share when the user performs some action
in the
app presenter who starts a presentation
while on a video conferencing call can
now be given an option to share that
presentation with other call
participants this addresses an issue
where the presenter might not want to
share all application windows and might
not have an affordance to start sharing
the presentation once it has begun the
API allows one NS window to request
sharing of another existing window or of
a window to be provided in a call back
regarding resolved issues fixed appkit
worn once logs have been moved to OS log
error with a warn once loging category
in order to increase their visibility to
developers regarding application
firewall deprecations application
firewall settings are no longer
contained in a property list if if your
app or workflow relies on changing
application firewall settings by
modifying Library preferences com.
apple. al. plist then you need to make
changes to use the socket filter Fu
command line tool instead regarding
archit resolved issues fixed iPhone and
iPad apps on Apple silicon Maxs quit
unexpectedly when initializing AR
skeleton definition regarding automation
new features to improve security the
process of allowing an application to
control finder has changed instead of a
modal allow don't allow dialogue the
attempt to control finder fails and a
notification appears that directs the
user to allow control in system settings
security and privacy automation
regarding backup resolved issues fixed
attempting to create a new encrypted
time machine backup on a time capsule or
other AFP file server will fail
regarding camera resolved issues fixed
using presenter overlay in full sizee
mode with a single- shared window and
react actions at the same time can
result in glitching here you can also
notice a slight glitch when using few of
the
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reactions regarding CF Network resolved
issues fixed CF Network execute proxy
Auto configuration script and CF Network
execute proxy Auto configuration URL
have always returned a plus one retained
CF type object but the function
declarations were not decorated with the
CF returns retained attribute until I
iOS 18 Mac os5 TV 18 and vision
os2 for c-based languages the clang
static analyzer might note if the object
is leaked no source code changes are
required but they are encouraged to fix
the leak for Swift this changes the
return type of these functions from
unmanaged to the actual CF type returned
which will require a source change to
fix when compiling with newer
sdks however Swift programs compiled
with older sdks will continue to work on
the new os's though The Returned CF type
object will continue to leak as it did
prior to this change regarding corl
resolved issues fixed corl model
deployment API is unavailable ml model
collection and ml model collection entry
consider using background assets or NS
your session instead inference time for
large corl models is slower than
expected on a subset of M Series S so's
which is M1 M1 Max on Mac OS regarding
create ml known issues 3D object views
in creat ml might stop rendering
correctly causing occasional flickering
or appearing fully blacked out the
workaround is to restart create ml
regarding core Spotlight resolved issues
fixed iPhone and iPad apps on Apple
silicon Maxs quit unexpectedly when
invoking CS searchable item attribute
set set action identifiers regarding
directory service
deprecations directory service plug-in
support has been removed developers
should migrate to platform SSO regarding
finder resolved issues fixed Home Videos
unexpectedly sync as music videos to
iPod Nano 7th generation regarding
Foundation new features Json encoded
output formatting. sorted keys will now
sort keys with a different ordering
previously keys were sorted using a
numeric case insensitive or localized
ordering beginning in beta 4 keys are
sorted lexicographically based on the
keys utf8 contents regarding Foundation
resolved issues fixed date. components
format style was incorrectly producing
strings like 1M with the date components
format style at style. condensed
abbreviated style and strings like one
Min with the dot narrow style instead of
the other way around the behavior was
corrected to match the behavior of
duration units format style unit width
regarding FS kit resolved issues users
with connected MS DOS volumes might
receive an intermittent error on system
startup saying the internal MS DOS
partition cannot be repaired and needs
to be reform formatted workaround is
rebooting might resolve the issue do not
attempt to reformat the volume regarding
headphone accommodations resolved issues
fixed headphone accommodations won't be
applied to headphones regarding iCloud
Drive resolved issues fixed frequently
changed files syncing over iCloud Drive
will use more data than expected
regarding iPhone mirroring known issues
Universal clipboard might not to work
during iPhone mirroring scrolling with a
scroll wheel with Logitech mice or
typing with a Bluetooth keyboard might
not work with iPhone mirroring the work
around is to disable Logitech options on
Mac to use the scroll wheel on Logitech
mice or use a built-in or external Apple
keyboard the space bar does not work
when full keyboard access is enabled
workaround is to disable full keyboard
access regarding logging new features by
default the pseudo command in Mac OS
does not have logging enabled to enable
logging for pseudo simply remove the
line defaults log allowed from pseudo 's
configuration file regarding Mac
Catalyst new features when building
against the Mac os5 Catalyst SDK or
newer UI window scene system frame
changes using UI window scene. geometry
preferences Mac can be animated by
wrapping the request in the existing UI
view animation API animate with duration
duration mixing such system frame
animations with animations of individual
UI views is not recommended instead rely
on autol layout constraints to
reposition scene contents during the
system frame animation regarding Mac
Catalyst resolved issues fixed starting
with Mac OS 15.0 the activation state of
all attached UI scenes in Mac Catalyst
apps will now also be changed to UIC
scene activation state. background when
the machine Andor the attached displays
go to sleep as an indication that the
scenes are not producing user visible
pixels fixed when building against the
Mac OS 15.0 no Catalyst SDK or newer the
True Value and false value for toggle
switch elements PS toggle switch
specifier in your settings bundle will
be respected when Reading Writing user
defaults regarding map's new features
introduced Place ID a unique and
persistent identifier added new result
types to MK local search. request and
additional point of Interest category
values introduced place card API to show
maps place card UI talking about the
resolved issues in searches that use m K
local search. request the result type
option physical feature is ignored fixed
the place card API fails to load place
details fixed satellite map images might
not appear for users on Intel Max
regarding known issues conversion
between a point in the map view and a
physical location CL location coordinate
2D might be imprecise at high Zoom
levels regarding music resolved issues
fixed artwork for the currently playing
song might be incorrectly displayed in
the music
regarding networking resolved issues
fixed for apps linked on Mac OS 15 iOS
18 or newer the default user agent
request header field value generated by
URL session now includes the unlocalized
bundle name instead of the localized
bundle name regarding notifications
known issues user might be unable to
snooze calendar notifications regarding
object tracker resolved issues fixed
training object tracker reference
objects might fail without warning for
unsupported usdz inputs regarding photos
resolved issues fixed photos and videos
might stop syncing via iCloud photo
library regarding platform new features
on Apple silicon based devices with M3
or later and a16 bionic or later the
values returned by reading the cnq el0
and CNT VCT el0 registers have been
updated to 1 GHz instead of the prior
value of 24 MHz it is still recommended
for apps to use lib system apis like
mock absolute time for timekeeping your
app will not be impacted by this change
if it uses Apple's timekeeping apis for
compatibility purposes this change will
only be visible when using the SDK
associated with this release or later on
Mac OS applications running inside a
virtualization framework VM will
continue to receive the Legacy Behavior
the firmware image for iboot will be
made available in clear text in the PCC
image to reduce the overhead imposed by
firmware encryption and align policies
where appropriate firmware encryption
has been disabled for ioot on iOS Mac OS
watch OS TV OS and vision OS regarding
power resolved issues fixed users with
default wallpaper Macos beta on Intel
laptops with an AMD GPU might see
elevated battery drain device
temperatures and fan noise regarding
quicklook
deprecations support for deprecated
quickl generator plugins is being
removed to provide previews and
thumbnails for your custom file types
migrate to quick quick look preview
extension and thumbnail extension API
regarding reality kit new features USD
files which use catall Clark subdivision
now render using subdivision in reality
kit meshes which produce less than
35,000 patches can render using
subdivision this can increase memory
consumption and reduce rendering
performance virtual objects now render
using the display P3 color gamut when
using a drawable queue connected to a
texture resource with the dot color
semantic render using the display P3
color space regarding the resolved
issues fixed resolved an issue where
iPhone and iPad apps on Apple silicon
Max quit unexpectedly when using object
capture session fixed using an image 2D
array Shader graph node in reality
composer Pro might result in corruption
or a system crash fixed physics
simulation behavior is different from
previous releases fixed emphasize
actions are always additive and should
be played with separate animated value
set to True fixed in the Swift 6
language mode subclasses of the entity
class fail to compile fixed the trigger
mode of collision component no longer
generates Collision events when both
involved Collision shapes use the dot
trigger mode regarding known issues
reality files written by Beta versions
of reality kit might not load in later
versions workaround only distribute
reality files written by released or
release candidate versions of reality
kit regarding deprecations in previous
versions the order of child entities was
sometimes preserved now the order of an
entity's children might not be reliable
and can change unexpectedly when any
child is reparented regarding screen
time resolved issues fixed when an Apple
Watch is upgraded to 11.0 from an
earlier beta screen time app limits
might be deleted for both the parent and
child if this occurs parent will need to
add back the app limits regarding screen
capture kit new features Windows
recorded using the new es recording
output configuration API will now have a
new stop recording this window menu item
in the purple window menu to stop the
windows recording stream regarding
deprecations applications utilizing
deprecated apis for Content capture such
as CG display stream and CG window list
create image can trigger system alerts
indicating they might be able to collect
detailed information about the user
developers need to migrate to a screen
capture kit and SC content sharing
picker regarding security and privacy
new features when attempting to change
home directory of a user dscl and DS
import will trigger privacy prompts
previously this did not happen when a
device was under MDM management
regarding setup assistant resolved
issues fixed file Vault pane is shown
and is automatically enabled with
recovery key when iCloud is signed in
fixed end of setup assistant might only
show a blurred background with no text
or buttons regarding shortcuts resolved
issues fixed the shortcuts editor might
offer some new actions that are not yet
ready for use if you save a shortcut
with one of these actions you might need
to correct it after a future update with
the corrected actions fixed some actions
are missing from the actions drawer but
are still available for use regarding
translation new features users can
translate text and display results in
app see the translation session class
and learn more in the WWDC 24 video meet
the translation API translation now
supports translating Hindi in the
translate app systemwide translation
Safari translation and the new
translation apis regarding wallet
resolved issues fixed dispersement
requests on Mac might appear as regular
payments requests when handed off to
iPhone so that was all about this build
the rest of the build seems identical if
you want to know more check out Apple's
official documentation for Macos Sequoia
15 beta 3 release notes so that was it
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