macOS 12.3 release: This is new

macOS 12.3 adds Universal Control so you can use a single mouse and keyboard on your Mac and iPad. This version also includes new emoji, dynamic head tracking for music, and other features and bug fixes for your Mac.

Universal remote (beta)

• Universal Control lets you use a single mouse and keyboard on iPad and Mac
• Text can be typed on Mac or iPad and you can drag and drop files between them

spatial audio

• Dynamic head tracking is available in Music with compatible AirPods on Mac computers with the M1 chip
• Customizable spatial audio settings for Off, Fixed, and Head Tracked are now in Control Center with compatible AirPods on Mac computers with the M1 chip

emoticons

• New emoji including faces, hand gestures and household objects are available in emoji keyboard
• Handshake emoji lets you choose separate skin tones for each hand

This version also includes the following improvements for your Mac:

• Siri now includes an additional voice, expanding the diversity of options
• Podcasts app adds episode filter for seasons, played, unplayed, saved or downloaded episodes
• Safari web page translation adds support for Italian and Chinese (Traditional)
• Shortcuts now support adding, removing, or viewing tags with reminders
• Saved passwords can now include your own notes
• Battery capacity readings have improved accuracy

This version also includes bug fixes for your Mac:

• News widgets in Today view may not open articles when clicked
• Audio may sound distorted while watching a video in the Apple TV app
• Some photos and videos may move unintentionally when organizing albums in Photos

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information about the security content of Apple software updates, visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222