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'''macOS Monterey''' (version 12) will be the 18th [[software versioning|major release]] of [[macOS]], [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]'s desktop [[operating system]] for [[Macintosh]] computers. The successor to [[macOS Big Sur]], it was announced at [[Apple Worldwide Developers Conference|WWDC 2021]] on June 7, 2021 and is expected to be released later in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-06-07|title=MacOS Monterey: Apple launches new operating system for Mac|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/macos-monterey-apple-launches-new-operating-system-for-mac-b1861299.html|date=7 June 2021|website=The Independent}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first1=Mitchell|last1=Clark|access-date=2021-06-07|title=macOS Monterey lets you run Shortcuts and share input and files between Macs and iPads|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/7/22458628/apple-macos-12-monterey-features-updates-wwdc-2021|date=7 June 2021|website=The Verge}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first1=Alison DeNisco|last1=Rayome|access-date=2021-06-07|title=MacOS Monterey is on the way: Apple previewed MacOS 12 at WWDC and gave it a name|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/macos-monterey-is-on-the-way-apple-previewed-macos-12-at-wwdc-and-gave-it-a-name/|website=CNET}}</ref> A beta version of macOS Monterey was released to developers registered with Apple Developer Center on June 7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS 12 Monterey to Developers|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/07/apple-seeds-macos-monterey-beta-1/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=MacRumors|language=en}}</ref> A public beta version, open to anyone, for free, is to be available in July 2021.
'''macOS Monterey''' (version 12) will be the 18th [[software versioning|major release]] of [[macOS]], [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]'s desktop [[operating system]] for [[Macintosh]] computers. The successor to [[macOS Big Sur]], it was announced at [[Apple Worldwide Developers Conference|WWDC 2021]] on June 7, 2021 and is expected to be released later in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-06-07|title=MacOS Monterey: Apple launches new operating system for Mac|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/macos-monterey-apple-launches-new-operating-system-for-mac-b1861299.html|date=7 June 2021|website=The Independent}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first1=Mitchell|last1=Clark|access-date=2021-06-07|title=macOS Monterey lets you run Shortcuts and share input and files between Macs and iPads|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/7/22458628/apple-macos-12-monterey-features-updates-wwdc-2021|date=7 June 2021|website=The Verge}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first1=Alison DeNisco|last1=Rayome|access-date=2021-06-07|title=MacOS Monterey is on the way: Apple previewed MacOS 12 at WWDC and gave it a name|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/macos-monterey-is-on-the-way-apple-previewed-macos-12-at-wwdc-and-gave-it-a-name/|website=CNET}}</ref> A beta version of macOS Monterey was released to developers registered with Apple Developer Center on June 7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS 12 Monterey to Developers|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/07/apple-seeds-macos-monterey-beta-1/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=MacRumors|language=en}}</ref> A public beta version is to be available in July 2021.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}}


Some of the major features showcased during the WWDC keynote include enhancements to Continuity, Apple’s technology for seamless interaction among macOS, [[iOS]], [[iPadOS]], and [[watchOS]] devices, a redesigned [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] browser, support for receiving [[AirPlay]] content from iOS and iPadOS devices, and more. Users can share their screen with FaceTime using a feature called SharePlay. It has also become easier to factory reset your device, through the System Preferences app.
Some of the major features showcased during the WWDC keynote include enhancements to Continuity, Apple’s technology for seamless interaction among macOS, [[iOS]], [[iPadOS]], and [[watchOS]] devices, a redesigned [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] browser, support for receiving [[AirPlay]] content from iOS and iPadOS devices, and more. Users can share their screen with FaceTime using a feature called SharePlay. It has also become easier to factory reset your device, through the System Preferences app.

Revision as of 20:36, 7 June 2021

macOS 12 Monterey
Version of the macOS operating system
DeveloperApple Inc.
OS family
Source modelClosed, with open source components
General
availability		2021
Latest release12.7.6[1] (21H1320) (July 29, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-07-29)) [±]
Update methodSoftware Update
Platformsx86-64, ARM64
Kernel typeHybrid (XNU)
LicenseProprietary software with open-source components and content licensed with APSL
Preceded bymacOS 11 Big Sur
Official websiteapple.com/macos/monterey-preview/
Support status
Beta
Part of a series on
macOS
Features
Versions
Applications
Utilities
Related

macOS Monterey (version 12) will be the 18th major release of macOS, Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. The successor to macOS Big Sur, it was announced at WWDC 2021 on June 7, 2021 and is expected to be released later in 2021.[2][3][4] A beta version of macOS Monterey was released to developers registered with Apple Developer Center on June 7, 2021.[5] A public beta version is to be available in July 2021.[citation needed]

Some of the major features showcased during the WWDC keynote include enhancements to Continuity, Apple’s technology for seamless interaction among macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS devices, a redesigned Safari browser, support for receiving AirPlay content from iOS and iPadOS devices, and more. Users can share their screen with FaceTime using a feature called SharePlay. It has also become easier to factory reset your device, through the System Preferences app.

System requirements

As with every new release of macOS, some older hardware will not be able to get the new version. The following hardware is needed to run the macOS Monterey.[6]

References

  1. ^ "About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7.6". Apple. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "MacOS Monterey: Apple launches new operating system for Mac". The Independent. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  3. ^ Clark, Mitchell (7 June 2021). "macOS Monterey lets you run Shortcuts and share input and files between Macs and iPads". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  4. ^ Rayome, Alison DeNisco. "MacOS Monterey is on the way: Apple previewed MacOS 12 at WWDC and gave it a name". CNET. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  5. ^ "Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS 12 Monterey to Developers". MacRumors. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  6. ^ "Here Are All the Macs Compatible With macOS Monterey". MacRumors. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
Preceded by macOS 12 (Monterey)
2021 		Incumbent
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