macOS Ventura 13.1 Release Notes

These are the full macOS Ventura 13.1 release notes for Mac.

macOS Ventura 13.1 introduces Freeform, a new app that offers a great place to brainstorm and bring your ideas to life. This release also includes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud and other features and bug fixes for your Mac.

Freeform
● Freeform is a new app for working creatively with friends or colleagues on Mac, iPad and iPhone
● A flexible canvas lets you add files, images, stickies, and more


Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
● New option expands the total number of iCloud data categories protected using end-to-end encryption to 23 - including iCloud Backup, Notes, and Photos protecting your information even in the case of a data breach in the cloud

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
● Improved search in Messages allows you to find photos based on their content, like a dog, car, person, or text
● Participant Cursors in Notes allow you to see live indicators as others make updates in a shared note
● Play sound in Find My app can now help you pinpoint the location of nearby AirTags, AirPods Pro (2nd generation) case, and Find My network accessories
● Fixes an issue that causes some notes not to sync with iCloud after updates are made
● Fixes an issue where you may lose keyboard and mouse input in some apps and games

Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.

For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https:// support.apple.com/kb/HT201222