Apple has a classic ad that once caused a lot of laughter: Almost 20 years ago, Apple made fun of this in the “Get a Mac” ad. Windows Vista has very detailed security questions was introduced. With macOS 15 aka Sequoia, Apple is now moving closer to Microsoft – at least partially. As testers of the latest beta version have discovered, once permission has been granted for apps that record the screen – for example a screenshot tool or a recording tool for presentations – it must be confirmed on a weekly basis.
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When the warning window disappears
“App XYZ can access your computer’s screen and audio. Do you want to continue to allow this access?” says a warning window that should appear for each individual screen recording app. In small print, Apple warns that “information about all open apps on the desktop” may be collected while the app is running. Options include “Open system settings” (to adjust or revoke permission) and “Continue to allow.”
What seems sensible at first – after all, screen recording apps can collect highly sensitive data – can become annoying or problematic in the long run. This includes the fact that permissions windows in macOS tend to hide or only appear for a short time and then disappear into the background. Sometimes they stay open for a long time without you noticing – and only pay attention to them when you’re there Using the Expose Function Show all windows. However, if the approval is not confirmed, screen recording will no longer work, which means popular tools like CleanShot X will no longer take screenshots. It also happens that permission may be granted gradually because Windows seems weak – but this may be a problem with the beta.
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In macOS 14 and earlier, the warning dialog only refreshes when an app has received a new developer certificate. This was also the root of the issue involving the once-popular menu bar app Bartender. Apparently Apple took this as an opportunity to tighten security requirements. However, many users are likely to feel patronized by the new model. Because there doesn’t appear to be a way to grant approval on a permanent basis like before. This means you’ll have to click again every week.
Apple is also making improvements elsewhere in macOS 15. This makes it more difficult to run apps without notarization by Apple. What the group has not implemented, however, is requiring separate approval for recordings from screen display and computer audio. In macOS 15, this is still regulated through a single permission: if an app can record the screen, it can also record audio and vice versa. Apple has not yet announced why this is the case.
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