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macOS Sonoma versus Ventura: Should you update?

The newest version of the Mac operating system, Sonoma is here. It has some cool new features, but should you install it? In this article we give an overview of how the new OS compares to its predecessor: Ventura.

The core functionality of each macOS version remains the same, but as with every new iteration, there are features that haven’t appeared before, plus the continued improvements to integrations with other Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad. The main additions are the ones you probably want to know about, so we cover those below.

WIDGETS

One of the most instantly recognizable things that will appear on the desktops of users running macOS Sonoma will no doubt be widgets. These interactive mini-apps aren’t new, but they used to live in the Notification Centre. In Sonoma, you’ll

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