In the recently launched version of macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta 6, Apple is continuing to reduce authorization reminders for screenshots, screen recording and screen sharing applications to avoid disturbing users due to too many authorization reminders. In macOS15, Apple has made improvements in security. All applications that involve taking screenshots and recording screens must obtain explicit authorization from the user. Of course, the authorization has been there before. Apple will reset the authorization regularly in the new version.
Initially, Apple required users to authorize these apps at least once a week, which may not sound like much, but if the user uses a lot of screenshots and screen recording programs, reminders may pop up frequently.
After receiving feedback from users, Apple seemed to feel that once a week for each application was indeed a bit disruptive, so it adjusted it to a once-a-month reminder in subsequent versions, that is, users need to authorize it at least once a month, otherwise the corresponding application will not be available.
In the latest beta version, Apple continues to reduce such authorization reminders:
Third-party apps that use our deprecated content capture technology are now subject to enhanced user awareness policies, so users will see fewer dialog boxes if they regularly use apps for which they have acknowledged and accepted the risks.
Apple did not clearly state how often the authorization reminder dialog box will pop up now, but judging from Apple's statement, it seems that the system will count the number of times the user has used it. For frequently used applications, authorization reminders will be reduced. For infrequently used applications, authorization reminders may still pop up at least once a month.
Of course, Apple's essential purpose is to improve security. Any application that involves screenshots, screen recording, and screen sharing involves user privacy. If a malicious application quietly screenshots and records the screen in the background and calls the microphone, it may cause privacy leaks.
The official version of macOSSequoia 15.1, which includes this improvement, is expected to be released on October 28. By then, users who frequently use such applications can upgrade to the new version to see if the number of pop-ups is reduced.