WWDC 2022 is a matter of course to update the latest version of macOS Ventura, this time software innovation includes better desktop management function Stage Manager and password management function Passkeys, and MetalFX Upscaling to make the game play the best output.
But the most surprising thing this time is the launch of the Continuity Camera bracket that allows the iPhone to replace the Macbook camera lens, allowing users to automatically track portraits, blur the background, and shoot real desktops.
macOS Ventura Update Highlights: Stage Manager Desktop Management Features
The Stage Manager desktop management function allows users to group different working applications on the left sidebar, and call them directly when they want to switch. For example, they can group document applications, communication software and network services. The same is to let all the applications spread out on the desktop first, and then select the desired ones.
To open the Stage Manager is very simple, you can toggle the control button in the upper right corner.
▲Open the control bar in the upper right corner to start Stage Manager.
▲After starting Stage Manager, applications in different work scenarios can be grouped. A single application with multiple windows can also form a group by itself. For example, many Word files form a group.
Password management service Passkeys: another program tool that borrows from others’ changes
For users who are used to services like 1Password, Passkeys is the same function. The difference is that Passkeys can integrate Touch ID or Face ID to make entering passwords very simple, and users will no longer have to find the password. Of course, Passkeys will also allow other devices to log in very quickly and securely through iCloud.
Another great feature of Passkeys is that if you want to log in to a service on a non-Apple product, this service has already stored a password through Passkeys, and you can log in directly by scanning the QR Code with your iPhone.
▲ If you are used to using software like 1Password, Passkeys will be easy to use.
▲ Devices from the non-Apple camp can also use Passkeys for service login.
MetalFX Upscaling Technology That Lets Game Developers Squeeze Apple Silicon
The launch of MetalFX Upscaling allows game developers to squeeze the power of Apple Silicon chips. This time, Apple specially invited Capcom to showcase the excellent game screen performance of Evil Castle VIII through MetalFX Upscaling. Even MBAs can play 1080p Picture quality, if it is a Mac Studio-level desktop, you can play Evil Castle VIII in 4K quality.
Apple mentioned that MetalFX Upscaling allows developers to use less computationally intensive frames, and then apply high-quality spatial magnification and frame interlacing anti-aliasing technology to quickly calculate and draw complex scenes. This performance boost will give players a more realistic feel and stunning graphics. Game developers will also benefit from the Fast Resource Loading API; this API provides a more direct path from storage to the GPU to minimize latency, making it easier for games to access high-quality Materials and geometry to create a wider world for a realistic, immersive gaming experience.
▲Evil Castle VIII, which will be launched on the Apple platform this year, will support MetalFX Upscaling technology, showing the smooth picture quality of the game.
Surprisingly connected Continuity Camera bracket
Putting the iPhone on the Macbook as an upgrade of the video camera is not surprising if it is launched by a third-party equipment manufacturer, but it is indeed very special for Apple to launch such a peripheral. After this Continuity Camera bracket is connected to a Macbook, you can use functions such as character centering, portrait mode, studio lighting effects, and shooting a physical desktop through the iPhone wide-angle lens during video, which is especially useful in this age of remote work.
The Continuity Camera bracket can support various video software, such as Zoom and our own FaceTime. The price of the product will be released this year.
▲With the Continuity Camera bracket, you can also play physical poker games remotely!
In addition to the above functions, macOS Ventura also has seamless switching of FaceTime devices, search functions including text in pictures and small upgrades to the mail software, etc. Look forward to the software update this fall!