macOS 12 Monterey is coming as a free update to Macs and MacBooks on October 25. Here’s what you need to know.
macOS 12 Monterey is now available to download, and brings a whole host of features to Macs and MacBooks, especially to the new models running M1 Pro and M1 Max that were announced at Apple’s October 2021 event. It’s a release that brings features that you can already use in iOS, such as Shortcuts and the redesigned Safari. However other features such as Universal Control and SharePlay, announced at WWDC, are coming later this year, which will disappoint some people who were hoping to try out those features. With the new MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) and MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) coming with Monterey pre-installed once they launch (again, on October 25), the newest macOS update looks to be a significant release. If you’re unsure of what macOS 12 Monterey has, here’s everything we know of the latest Mac update. The list of Macs that will be able to run macOS 12 Monterey has been announced, with Apple promising that „macOS Monterey will support the broadest lineup of Macs in history, including the latest iMac, MacBook Air,13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, as well as Apple’s Intel-based Macs“. Here are the devices that can run macOS 12 Monterey: Apple announced macOS 12’s new name as Monterey, picked due to it being part of Big Sur by the Californian coast. At Apple’s recent ‚Unleashed‘ event, the company announced that macOS 12 Monterey would launch on Monday October 25, which it did. As usual, this is a free update for everyone with a compatible system. If you’re not sure if your Mac or MacBook is compatible, check out the system requirements above. The macOS 12 Monterey update is available for download through your Mac’s System Preferences menu, or you can download it through the Mac App Store application. If you’re not sure how to update your Mac, we have a guide in how to download macOS 12 Monterey. According to Apple, „macOS Monterey comes with new ways for users to connect, get more done, and work more fluidly across their Apple devices“.
