macOS Monterey: What’s new?
Let’s go deep into the new release of macOS Monterey.
On WWDC 21 the new version of macOS was released, macOS 12 or macOS Monterey. The successor of Big Sur has updated FaceTime, Messages, Safari to a bigger extent. Making FaceTime more like its competitors, Messages now with Share With you, and Safari now has tab groups and a redesigned sidebar.
UI Changes
The UI is mostly the same as Big Sur but with some changes in the menu bar.
FaceTime
The most updated part of Monterey is FaceTime. FaceTime now has spatial audio which creates a sound field that helps conversations flow as easily as they do face to face. Your friends’ voices are spread out to sound like they’re coming from the direction in which they’re positioned on the call. FaceTime update also includes Grid View, portrait view, Voice isolation mode, the ability to join a FaceTime call with a link, Joining FaceTime call in the browser, and screen share.
Messages
Messages is also with Shared with you. Which gives the benefit to the user that the content(images, links, etc.) shared with you in Messages can also be viewed in other apps like if my friend shares a link to a news blog, it will also show up in the news app in the shared with you section.
Safari
Safari now has a streamlined tab bar, integrated Smart Search field, Redesigned tabs with a more rounder touch, Tab groups, and a redesigned sidebar. Safari looks so much better now!
Focus
Match your devices to your mindset with Focus. Automatically filter notifications based on what you’re currently doing. Turn on Do Not Disturb to switch everything off, or choose from a suggested Focus for work, personal time, sleep, fitness, gaming, reading, or driving. You can also create your own.
Universal Control
Now with universal control, you can use your mouse or keyboard with both Mac and Keyboard. You can drag and drop content between devices and now universal Control works with up to three devices.
Shortcuts
Basically, Shortcuts is the new alternative of Automator but with a more user-friendly UI and not for someone who is a developer.
Devices in which macOS Monterey will be compatible
- MacBook models from 2016 or later
- MacBook Air models from 2015 or later
- MacBook Pro models from 2015 or later
- Mac mini models from autumn 2014 or later
- iMac models from autumn 2015 or later
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro models from 2013 or later
Conclusion
So there you have it! These are all the major updates of macOS Monterey. To know more about the new updates check here.
