macOS Monterey
| Version of the macOS operating system | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| OS family | |
| Source model | Closed, with open source components |
| General availability | 2021 |
| Latest release | 12.7.6[1] (21H1320) (July 29, 2024) [±] |
| Update method | Software Update |
| Platforms | x86-64, ARM64 |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| License | Proprietary software with open-source components and content licensed with APSL |
| Preceded by | macOS 11 Big Sur |
| Official website | apple.com/macos/monterey-preview/ |
| Support status | |
| Supported | |
| Part of a series on |
| macOS |
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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]
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.
System requirements
As with every new release of macOS, some older hardware will not be able to get the new version.[6] The following hardware is needed to run the macOS Monterey.
- MacBook: Early 2016 and newer
- MacBook Air: Early 2015 and newer
- MacBook Pro: Early 2015 and newer
- Mac Mini: Late 2014 and newer
- iMac: Late 2015 and newer
- iMac Pro: 2017 and newer
- Mac Pro: Late 2013 and newer
References
- ^ "About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7.6". Apple. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "MacOS Monterey: Apple launches new operating system for Mac". The Independent. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS 12 Monterey to Developers". MacRumors. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ "Here Are All the Macs Compatible With macOS Monterey". MacRumors. Retrieved 2021-06-07.