The official release date has been announced for macOS Monterey, the new Mac operating system introduced by technology giant Apple as part of WWDC21.
macOS Monterey will be released on October 25th
The new operating system of Mac computers, macOS Monterey, has been on the agenda with beta tests for a long time. This long beta process is finally over. It will be available for free on October 25 for compatible Mac models.
Of course, there are some nice innovations in the new version. Monterey, which includes the collaboration/sharing features of iOS 15 and improves the sharing experience over Face Time.
Monterey makes the collaborative experience between devices very easy with its universal control system. For example, an iPad placed next to a Mac will be automatically recognized and the mouse cursor of the Mac can simply be placed on the iPad screen. You’ll even be able to drag and drop files between those devices. This creates an incredible connection experience between Mac and iPads. This meakes it possible to use iPads as secondary monitors.
AirPlay Mac also arrives with macOS Monterey. This way, music can be streamed from the iPhone to the built-in Mac speakers, or a drawing made on the iPad can be viewed on the Mac screen.
With the new version, Shortcuts on iOS and iPad are also included in the Mac computers. With shortcuts you will be able to use new automation features. With macOS Monterey, low-power mode is also coming to Macs, just like iPhones.
Which Mac models will offer macOS Monterey support?
- iMac: Late 2015 and later
- iMac Pro: 2017 and later
- MacBook Air: Early 2015 and later
- MacBook Pro: Early 2015 and later
- Mac Pro: Late 2013 and later
- Mac mini: Late 2014 and later
- MacBook: Early 2016 and later
