
This marks a big leap forward into the password-less future.

Using public and private key cryptography, Passkeys combine with biometrics like Face ID (on iPhone) and Touch ID (on Mac) so that you can log in without typing a password. RELATED: "Live Text" Is the Best iPhone and Mac Feature You're Not Using Passkeys Replace (Some) Passwordsįinally making it into macOS with the arrival of Ventura are Passkeys, Apple’s joint venture with Google and Microsoft. There’s also a handy new Quick Look shortcut triggered by the Space bar when hovering a Spotlight result. You can now do things like run macOS Shortcuts, start a timer or alarm with the Clock app, switch to a Focus mode, and even search the web for images. Spotlight also gets a little more intelligent in terms of executing actions, a bit like Alfred. You can now search for images in apps like Notes and Messages, and search for text thanks to the Live Text feature that detects text within images. Spotlight is probably the quickest way of launching apps on your Mac, but with macOS 13 the feature gets even more intelligent with a new design that pulls in more results and actions than ever before. RELATED: What Is Apple's Center Stage? (and How to Use It) More Powerful Spotlight Search Plus if you have an iPhone 12 or later you can use Studio Light mode to “artfully” illuminate your face, or Portrait mode (on iPhone XR, SE, or later) to blur the background just like Portrait mode photos in iOS.

AppleĪ feature called Desk View uses the ultra-wide camera to mimic an overhead camera, showing off your desk and your face at the same time. You’ll need a tripod or some sort of clip to keep the camera steady, in a position that works for whatever type of video call you’re taking. If you have an iPhone 11 or later with an ultra-wide camera, you can use the Apple’s Center Stage feature that allows you to walk around your environment and have the video automatically follow you. A new feature called Continuity Camera allows you to use your iPhone as a webcam on your Mac.
