macOS Monterey
| Version of the macOS operating system | |
 | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| OS family | |
| Source model | Closed, with open source components |
| General availability | Later in 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 Big Sur |
| Official website | apple.com/macos/monterey-preview/ |
| Support status | |
| Beta | |
| Part of a series on |
| macOS |
|---|
macOS Monterey (version 12) is 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 enrolled in the Apple Developer program on June 7, 2021.[5] A public beta version was released at the beginning of July 2021.[6]
The operating system is named after Monterey Bay, following Apple's tradition of naming macOS releases after locations in California.
Changes
Some of the major features showcased during the WWDC keynote include:[2]
- Introduction of Shortcuts for the Mac
- Universal Control, which allows a single keyboard and mouse to interact across multiple Macs and iPads at once
- Redesigned Safari browser
- Support for playing AirPlay content received from iOS and iPadOS devices, as well as from other Macs
- Enhancements to FaceTime, including the ability to share screen, and the SharePlay feature which provides a way to experience content simultaneously and in sync (e.g. music or TV shows)
- Ability to factory reset the device from the System Preferences app
- Live Text to copy, paste, translate and lookup text in Photos, Screenshot, Quick Look, and Safari (requires a Mac with Apple silicon)[7]
- Focus to set different modes to filter notifications across iPhone and iPad
Applications
Notes
The Notes application includes the ability to apply arbitrary, user-generated tags to any note (e.g. #cooking, #work). A complementary Tag Browser in the sidebar and Smart Folders allow visualization of notes tagged with a particular tag or combination of tags.[8] New functionality called Quick Notes enables creation of a note from within any app via invocation of a system-wide keyboard shortcut or hot corner.[9]
System requirements
macOS Monterey is compatible with all Macs equipped with Apple silicon SoCs, as well as the following models equipped with Intel CPUs:[10][11]
- 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: Late 2017
- Mac Pro: Late 2013 and newer
Notably, macOS Monterey drops support for Macs featuring Nvidia brand GPUs.
Release history
| Previous release | Current release | Current developer release |
| Version | Build | Date | Darwin version | Release notes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0 beta 2 | 21A5268h | June 28, 2021 | 21.0.0 | macOS Monterey 12 Beta 2 Release Notes |
References
- ^ "About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7.6". Apple. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Griffin, Andrew (June 7, 2021). "MacOS Monterey: Apple launches new operating system for Mac". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07. 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.
- ^ Potuck, Michael (July 1, 2021). "Apple releases first macOS Monterey public beta". 9to5Mac.
- ^ "Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs". MacRumors. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ Broach, Taha (28 June 2021). "How to add and manage Tags in Notes in macOS Monterey and iOS 15". The 8-Bit. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ Broach, Taha (9 June 2021). "How to use Quick Note in macOS 12 Monterey". The 8-Bit. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ Pawar, Deepanshu (2021-06-08). "List of All Macs Compatibility With macOS Monterey". Cyphers.in. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ Clover, Juli (June 7, 2021). "Here Are All the Macs Compatible With macOS Monterey". MacRumors. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
External links
- macOS Monterey – official site
