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macOS Catalina – 10
Notification Center is now more iOS-like, with grouped notifications inline with widgets, and all interactive. Safari: improved performance and energy consumption, new privacy protections, more customizable home screen, in-tab previews, data breach notifications, privacy reports, on-system translation service. Messages: group tracking, contextual linking, pinned conversations, inline replies, mentions, group photos, improved Memoji, stickers, hashtags and message searching. Maps: new trip-planning tools, location research tools, guides, EV and bicyle-centric route planning, 3D look Around, charging station tracking, indoor maps. App Store: Safari Extensions get their own area, privacy information enhanced. Photos: retouch now machine learning enhanced. Peripherals: AirPods now automatically switch across devices using macOS 11, iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and later. HomeKit: improved face recognition and activity zones. Music: iTunes/Apple Music now includes a Listen Now tab for curated music. Siri: better website integration. Software Update: improved updating mechanism; non-interactive bits happen in the background, update process sped up. Startup: The Mac startup chime is once again played by default upon booting. USB: Added USB4 support. Apple Silicon: Added support for new Macs with the Apple M1 processor, the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini.
macOS Monterey – 12
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macOS Monterey (version 12) is the current major release of macOS, developed by Apple Inc. It was released on October 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. PT (Cupertino time) to succeed MacOS Big Sur.
macOS 12 Monterey received its first preview during the WWDC21 keynote. The Mac software focuses on productive features, with a new Shortcuts app, Universal Control, AirPlay to Mac, Safari updates, and more.
• New features in macOS 12 Monterey • Universal Control • Shortcuts app on macOS 12 Monterey • FaceTime and SharePlay • AirPlay to Mac • Redesigned Safari • macOS 12.1 features • macOS 12.2 features • macOS 12.3 features • macOS 12 Monterey exclusive features to the M1 Macs • macOS 12 Monterey device compatibility • Hands-on with macOS 12 Monterey
