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Not to be confused with macOS 10.12 (Sierra).

macOS Monterey (version 12) is a major release of macOS, developed by Apple Inc.[3] It was released on October 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. PT (Cupertino time) to succeed MacOS Big Sur (version 11).[4]

Development[]

The forthcoming existence of macOS 12 was discovered within the source code of a WebKit update from February 2021.[5][6] It was announced on June 7 at the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2021), with the first beta version being released to developers on the same day.[7]

New features[]

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New Features in macOS Monterey You'll ACTUALLY Care About!

New features announced at WWDC 2021 include:[7][8]

  • Live Text for machine recognition of selectable text within images and photos.[9]
  • Low Power Mode is introduced for the first time to supported Mac models.[10]
  • Privacy features protect Mail activity from being detected by email spammers.
  • Quick Notes to jot down ideas store links while using any application.
  • Safari is updated with a new more compact user interface that takes on the color of the visited webpage and introduces tab groups to consolidate and organize tabs.
  • Shortcuts supersedes Automator for automating workflows.
  • Spatial audio support during FaceTime calls with AirPods Max and Pro headphones, or built-in speakers on selected Mac models (2018 and later).
  • Split view will be enhanced with the ability to swap out apps or return to a single full screen. Users can also opt to keep the menu bar visible in full-screen apps.[9]
  • Universal Control allows users to have a single keyboard and mouse setup move between macOS and iPadOS devices for a more seamless workflow. However, this specific feature was delayed and released as part of the macOS 12.3 update on March 14, 2022.[11][12]

Features that require Apple Silicon[]

The following features require an Apple M1 or newer processor from Apple:[13]

Supported models[]

Release history[]

Version Build Release date Notes
12.0 beta 1 21A5248p 2021-06-07 1st developer beta.
12.0 beta 2 21A5268h 2021-06-28
2021-07-01
2nd developer beta.
1st public beta.
12.0 beta 3 21A5284e 2021-07-14 3rd developer beta.
12.0 beta 4 21A5294g 2021-07-27 4th developer beta.
12.0 beta 5 21A5304g 2021-08-11 5th developer beta.
12.0 beta 6 21A5506j 2021-08-30 6th developer beta.
12.0 beta 7 21A5522h 2021-09-21 7th developer beta.
12.0 beta 8 21A5534d 2021-09-28 8th developer beta.
12.0 beta 9 21A5543b 2021-10-06 9th developer beta.
12.0 beta 10 21A5552a 2021-10-13 10th developer beta.
12.0 21A344 2021-10-?? Pre-installed on early Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max-based MacBook Pros. SharePlay and Universal Control not yet functional.
12.0.1 21A559 2021-10-25 First public release.
12.1 21C52 2021-12-13 Adds support for the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU and re-enables SharePlay.[15]
12.2 21D49 2022-01-26 Addresses scrolling issues in Safari on MacBook Pros with M1 Pro or Max processors and 120 Hz displays.[16][17]
12.2.1 21D62 2022-02-10 Addresses a battery drain issue when using Bluetooth.[18][19]
12.3 21E230 2022-03-14 First public release of Universal Control. Apple Pay and StoreKit are updated. Python 2.7 support is dropped.[20]
12.3.1 21E258 2022-03-31 Addresses performance issues with GPU cards in external PCIe enclosures.[21][22]
12.4 21F79
21F2092
2022-05-16
2022-06-16
Bug fixes, including refinements to Universal Control.
Adds support for Macs with Apple M2 chips.[23]
12.5 21G72 2022-07-20 Bug fixes.[24]
12.5.1 21G83 2022-08-17 Security fixes.[25][26]
12.6 21G115 2022-09-12 Security fixes.[27]
12.6.1 21G217 2022-10-12 Security fixes.[28]
12.6.2 21G320 2022-12-12 Security fixes.[29]
12.6.3 21G419 2023-01-23 Security fixes.[30]
12.6.4 21G526 2023-03-27 Security fixes.[31]
12.6.5 21G531 2023-04-10 Security fixes.[32]
12.6.6 21G646 2023-05-18 Security fixes.
12.6.7 RC 21G703 2023-05-19 Security fixes.

Gallery[]

Monterey includes dynamic desktops, which change according to time and lighting conditions.

References[]

  1. macOS Monterey 12.6.6 and Big Sur 11.7.7 by Adam Engst, TidBITS. 2023-05-19.
  2. [Pre release] macOS Monterey 12.6.7 by atuneddu, InsanelyMac. 2023-05-19.
  3. macOS Monterey will be released on October 25 by William Gallagher, AppleInsider. 2021-10-18.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Here's When You Can Download macOS Monterey Today by Eric Slivka, MacRumors. 2021-10-25.
  5. WebKit code leaks Apple's next OS names as macOS 12, iOS 15 by Malcolm Owen, AppleInsider. 2021-03-29.
  6. Apple references unreleased iOS 15 and macOS 12 updates in WebKit code by Chance Miller, 9to5Mac. 2021-03-29.
  7. 7.0 7.1 macOS Monterey introduces powerful features to get more done, Apple Inc. 2021-06-07.
  8. The best new features in macOS Monterey that you'll actually use by Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsider. 2021-06-17.
  9. 9.0 9.1 New features available with macOS Monterey., Apple Inc. 2021-06-07. Archived 2021-06-09.
  10. Apple brings low power mode to Mac and iPad by Christian Zibreg, iDownloadBlog. 2021-06-11.
  11. Apple Officially Delays macOS Monterey Universal Control Until Spring 2022 by Sami Fathi, MacRumors. 2021-12-13.
  12. Apple updates macOS Monterey to version 12.3 with Universal Control by Mike Peterson, AppleInsider. 2022-03-14.
  13. macOS Monterey: Here Are All the Features Your Intel Mac Won't Support by Tim Hardwick, MacRumors. 2021-10-23.
  14. macOS Monterey is compatible with these Macs; drops support for older Macs, AppleInformed. 2021-06-07.
  15. macOS 12.1 beta re-enables SharePlay; Universal Control remains unavailable by Filipe Espósito, 9to5Mac. 2021-10-28.
  16. macOS 12.2 (21D49), Apple Developer. 2022-01-26.[DEAD LINK]
  17. Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2 With Safari Vulnerability Fix by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2022-01-26.
  18. macOS 12.2.1 (21D62), Apple Developer. 2022-02-10.[DEAD LINK]
  19. Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2.1 With Bluetooth Battery Drain Bug Fix by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2022-02-10.
  20. macOS 12.3 (21E230) Apple Developer. 2022-03-14.[DEAD LINK]
  21. macOS 12.3.1 (21E258) Apple Developer. 2022-03-31.[DEAD LINK]
  22. The macOS 12.3.1 update fixed bugs affecting PCI-E GPU performance by Darryl Boxberger, AppleInsider. 2022-04-01.
  23. macOS 12.4 (21F79), Apple Developer. 2022-05-16.[DEAD LINK]
  24. macOS 12.5 (21G72), Apple Developer. 2022-07-20.[DEAD LINK]
  25. macOS 12.5.1 (21G83), Apple Developer. 2022-08-17.[DEAD LINK]
  26. macOS Monterey 12.5.1 now available with important security patches by Wesley Hilliard, AppleInsider. 2022-08-17.
  27. macOS 12.6 (21G115), Apple Developer. 2022-09-12.[DEAD LINK]
  28. MacOS Monterey 12.6.1 & MacOS Big Sur 11.7.1 Released, OS X Daily. 2022-10-24.
  29. Big Sur 11.7.2 and Monterey 12.6.2 bring a slew of security updates to older Macs by Michael Simon, Macworld. 2022-12-14.
  30. Apple gives some older iPhones OS updates, going back to iPhone 5s by Wesley Hilliard, AppleInsider. 2023-01-23.
  31. iOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5 all get security updates by Andrew Orr, AppleInsider. 2023-03-27.
  32. Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 and Monterey 12.6.5 with critical security updates by Roman Loyola, Macworld. 2023-04-10.

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