78 OS releases, 166 features in database
macOS macOS 13 Ventura
27 Features
| Accessibility | ||
| Live Captions | New in macOS 13 | |
| Communication | ||
| FaceTime on Android/Web | Added in macOS 12 | |
| iMessage Edit & Unsend | New in macOS 13 | |
| SharePlay | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Look Around | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Focus Filters | New in macOS 13 | |
| Focus Modes | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Freeform | Introduced in macOS 13.1 | New in macOS 13 |
| Sidecar | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Split View | ||
| Stage Manager | New in macOS 13 | |
| Universal Control | Introduced in macOS 12.3 | Added in macOS 12 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Live Text | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Subject Isolation | New in macOS 13 | |
| Visual Look Up | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Advanced Data Protection | New in macOS 13 | |
| Lockdown Mode | New in macOS 13 | |
| Passkeys | New in macOS 13 | |
| Sign in with Apple | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Intelligent Tracking Prevention | ||
| Safari Tab Groups | Added in macOS 12 | |
| System & Continuity | ||
| AirPlay to Mac | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Continuity Camera | New in macOS 13 | |
| Screen Time | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Shortcuts App | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Translate App | Added in macOS 12 | |
| UI & Design | ||
| Dark Mode | Added in macOS 10.14 | |
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32 Supported Devices
Devices that can run macOS 13 Ventura.
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run macOS 13 Ventura—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13" (Intel) | MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | Jun 2017 | macOS 12 |
| MacBook Pro 13" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3) | Nov 2016 | macOS 12 |
| MacBook Pro 15" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) | Nov 2016 | macOS 12 |
| iMac (Intel) | iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015) | Oct 2015 | macOS 12 |
| Mac mini (Intel) | Mac mini (Late 2014) | Oct 2014 | macOS 12 |
| Mac Pro (Intel) | Mac Pro (Late 2013) | Dec 2013 | macOS 12 |