By Julie Clover
In macOS Sequoia, Apple requires users to regularly reauthorize permissions for screen recording apps, but you might not have to do that as often with a change coming in macOS Sequoia 15.1.
In the release notes for the sixth beta of the macOS Sequoia 15.1 update, Apple says that users won't see as many pop-ups for apps they regularly use.
Apps that use our legacy content capture technologies now have improved user awareness policies. Users will see fewer dialog boxes if they regularly use apps where they have already acknowledged and accepted the risks.
During the macOS Sequoia beta testing process, Apple showed weekly permission pop-ups for screen recording apps, which people quickly grew tired of. The permissions setting was changed to only show the pop-up once a month before the launch of macOS Sequoia, but now users will see fewer pop-ups once they grant screen recording permissions to an app they regularly use.
The prompt Apple shows is meant to remind users that apps can record screen and system audio, including sensitive information.
[App name] is asking to bypass the system private window and directly access your screen and audio. This will allow [App Name] to record your screen and system audio, including any personal or sensitive information that may be visible or audible.
There is no way to permanently remove the pop-up, but macOS Sequoia 15.1 may make the frequency of the pop-up more tolerable for those who use screen recording apps on a daily basis. macOS Sequoia 15.1 is expected to be released on Monday, October 28.
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