MacOS 11.0.1

macOS 11.0.1 is an update to macOS 11 (Big Sur) that was released on November 12, 2020 by Apple Inc. Though some Apple M1-based Macs had macOS 11.0 pre-installed, security updates necessitated that version 11.0.1 to be the first standalone release of Big Sur to the general public.

Design

 * New design for apps makes it easier to focus on your content and take action with space efficient toolbars and full height sidebars
 * Updated menu bar features wider spacing and a new translucent material that becomes more vibrant when you interact with it
 * Refreshed system sounds include the boot chime and sounds for transferring files, moving items to the trash, locking files, and more

Control Center

 * Control Center puts your favorite menus and controls in one handy place in the menu bar so you can quickly adjust settings as you work
 * Additional controls appear when you click to expand Control Center menus
 * Support for pinning favorite menus from Control Center to the menu bar

Notification Center

 * Updated Notification Center brings notifications and widgets together in one view
 * Interactive notifications display additional information and actions when you expand them
 * Beautiful, new data-rich widgets for Calendar, Clock, Notes, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Screen Time, Stocks, and Weather
 * Edit view lets you to add new widgets and customize their size
 * Support for widgets from third-party apps

Safari

 * World’s fastest desktop browser with industry-leading performance and energy efficiency*
 * Customizable new start page lets you set a background image and decide what appears, including Reading List, iCloud Tabs, Privacy Report and more
 * Expanded extensions support and new dedicated category in the App Store for discovering new extensions
 * New tab design featuring favicons in tabs, and website previews that appear when you hover over a tab
 * Translation (beta) for English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian or Brazilian Portuguese [US-English and Canadian-English only]
 * Privacy Report gives you visibility into how Safari keeps your browsing your business, with an overview of trackers blocked by Intelligent Tracking Prevention
 * Safari password monitoring securely screens saved passwords for any that may have been involved in a data breach
 * Safari privacy prompts for extensions let you choose when a website can work with an extension


 * * Performance will vary based on system configuration, network connection, and other factors.

Messages

 * Pinned conversations keep up to nine of your favorite threads at the top of the list
 * Mentions let you direct a message to an individual in a group conversation
 * Inline replies let you reply to a specific message earlier in the conversation
 * Message effects for balloons, confetti, lasers and more
 * #images helps you find and add trending GIFs to messages
 * Memoji makes it simple to create a personalized character and send stickers that match your mood and personality

Maps

 * Guides offer recommendations for places to go and things to do, curated by a selection of trusted brands
 * Look Around to explore cities in a high-resolution, interactive 3D experience
 * Indoor maps for major airports and shopping centers
 * Cycling directions helps you find bike-friendly routes to your destination
 * Electric vehicle routing helps you plan trips for supported vehicles that you add on iPhone


 * Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.