MacOS Monterey

macOS Monterey (version 12) is the eighteenth major release of macOS, developed by Apple Inc.macOS Monterey will be released on October 25 by William Gallagher, AppleInsider. 2021-10-18. It was released on October 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. (Cupertino time) to succeed MacOS Big Sur (version 11).Here's When You Can Download macOS Monterey Today by Eric Slivka, MacRumors. 2021-10-25.
==Development==
The forthcoming existence of macOS 12 was discovered within the source code of a WebKit update from February 2021.WebKit code leaks Apple's next OS names as macOS 12, iOS 15 by Malcolm Owen, AppleInsider. 2021-03-29.Apple references unreleased iOS 15 and macOS 12 updates in WebKit code by Chance Miller, 9to5Mac. 2021-03-29. 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.macOS Monterey introduces powerful features to get more done, Apple Inc. 2021-06-07.
==New features==
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New features announced at WWDC 2021 include:The best new features in macOS Monterey that you'll actually use by Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsider. 2021-06-17.
*Live Text for machine recognition of selectable text within images and photos.New features available with macOS Monterey., Apple Inc. 2021-06-07. Archived 2021-06-09.
*Low Power Mode is introduced for the first time to supported Mac models.Apple brings low power mode to Mac and iPad by Christian Zibreg, iDownloadBlog. 2021-06-11.
*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.
*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.Apple Officially Delays macOS Monterey Universal Control Until Spring 2022 by Sami Fathi, MacRumors. 2021-12-13.Apple updates macOS Monterey to version 12.3 with Universal Control by Mike Peterson, AppleInsider. 2022-03-14.
===Features that require Apple Silicon===
The following features require an Apple M1 or newer processor from Apple:macOS Monterey: Here Are All the Features Your Intel Mac Won't Support by Tim Hardwick, MacRumors. 2021-10-23.
*Portrait Mode in FaceTime
*Interactive globe and additional 3D surface detail in Apple Maps
*Object Capture AR
*On-device keyboard dictation
*Additional Text-to-Speech languages in Siri
==Supported models==
*iMac (late 2015 or later)
*iMac Pro (2017 or later)
*MacBook (early 2016 or later)
*MacBook Air (early 2015 or later)
*MacBook Pro (early 2015 or later)
*Mac mini (late 2014 or later)
*Mac Pro (2013 or later)macOS Monterey is compatible with these Macs; drops support for older Macs, AppleInformed. 2021-06-07.
==Release history==
Version 	Build 	Release date 	Notes
12.0 beta 1 	21A5248p 	2021-06-07 	1st developer beta.
12.0 beta 2 	21A5268h 	2021-06-282021-07-01	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 GPU and re-enables SharePlay.macOS 12.1 beta re-enables SharePlay; Universal Control remains unavailable by Filipe Espósito, 9to5Mac. 2021-10-28.
12.2 	21D49 	2022-01-26 	Addresses scrolling issues in Safari on MacBook Pros with M1 Pro or Max processors and 120 Hz displays.macOS 12.2 (21D49), Apple Developer. 2022-01-26.Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2 With Safari Vulnerability Fix by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2022-01-26.
12.2.1 	21D62 	2022-02-10 	Addresses a battery drain issue when using Bluetooth.macOS 12.2.1 (21D62), Apple Developer. 2022-02-10.Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2.1 With Bluetooth Battery Drain Bug Fix by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2022-02-10.
12.3 	21E230 	2022-03-14 	First public release of Universal Control. Apple Pay and StoreKit are updated. Python 2.7 support is dropped.macOS 12.3 (21E230) Apple Developer. 2022-03-14.
12.3.1 	21E258 	2022-03-31 	Addresses performance issues with GPU cards in external PCIe enclosures.macOS 12.3.1 (21E258) Apple Developer. 2022-03-31.The macOS 12.3.1 update fixed bugs affecting PCI-E GPU performance by Darryl Boxberger, AppleInsider. 2022-04-01.
12.4 	21F7921F2092	2022-05-162022-06-16	Bug fixes, including refinements to Universal Control.Adds support for Macs with Apple M2 chips.macOS 12.4 (21F79), Apple Developer. 2022-05-16.
12.5 	21G72 	2022-07-20 	Bug fixes. The TV app adds the option to pause, rewind, or restart a live sports game in progress.macOS 12.5 (21G72), Apple Developer. 2022-07-20.
12.5.1 	21G83 	2022-08-17 	Security fixes.macOS 12.5.1 (21G83), Apple Developer. 2022-08-17.macOS Monterey 12.5.1 now available with important security patches by Wesley Hilliard, AppleInsider. 2022-08-17.
12.6 	21G115 	2022-09-12 	Security fixes.macOS 12.6 (21G115), Apple Developer. 2022-09-12.
12.6.1 	21G217 	2022-10-12 	Security fixes.MacOS Monterey 12.6.1 & MacOS Big Sur 11.7.1 Released, OS X Daily. 2022-10-24.
12.6.2 	21G320 	2022-12-12 	Security fixes.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.
12.6.3 	21G419 	2023-01-23 	Security fixes.Apple gives some older iPhones OS updates, going back to iPhone 5s by Wesley Hilliard, AppleInsider. 2023-01-23.
12.6.4 	21G526 	2023-03-27 	Security fixes.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.
12.6.5 	21G531 	2023-04-10 	Security fixes.Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 and Monterey 12.6.5 with critical security updates by Roman Loyola, Macworld. 2023-04-10.
12.6.6 	21G646 	2023-05-18 	Security fixes.macOS Monterey 12.6.6 and Big Sur 11.7.7 by Adam Engst, TidBITS. 2023-05-19.
12.6.7 	21G703 	2023-06-21 	Security fixes.[Pre release macOS Monterey 12.6.7] by atuneddu, InsanelyMac. 2023-05-19.macOS Monterey 12.6.7 & macOS Big Sur 11.7.8 Updates Released, OS X Daily. 2023-06-22.
12.6.8 	21G725 	2023-07-24 	Security fixes.macOS Monterey 12.6.8 & macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 Updates Released, OS X Daily. 2023-07-27.
12.6.9 	21G726 	2023-09-11 	Security fixes.iOS 15.7.9, iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.9, & macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 Released, OS X Daily. 2023-09-11.
12.7 	21G816 	2023-09-21 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6 & MacOS Monterey 12.7 Updates Released, OS X Daily. 2023-09-21.
12.7.1 	21G920 	2023-10-25 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.1 and MacOS Monterey 12.7.1 Released, OS X Daily. 2023-10-26.
12.7.2 	21G1974 	2023-12-11 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.3, MacOS Monterey 12.7.2, & Safari 17.2 Released for Macs, OS X Daily. 2023-12-12.
12.7.3 	21H1015 	2024-01-22 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.4 & MacOS Monterey 12.7.3 Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2024-01-23.
12.7.4 	21H1123 	2024-03-07 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.5 & macOS Monterey 12.7.4 Updates Available, OS X Daily. 2024-03-08.
12.7.5 	21H1222 	2024-05-13 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.7 & macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Updates Available, OS X Daily. 2024-05-14.
12.7.6 	21H1320 	2024-07-29 	Security fixes.MacOS Ventura 13.6.8, MacOS Monterey 12.7.6, Safari 17.6 Released with Security Fixes, OS X Daily. 2024-07-30.
==Gallery==
Monterey includes dynamic desktops, which change according to time and lighting conditions.
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MacOS Monterey desktop dark 6K.jpg|Dark desktop background (6K)|link=
==References==
==See also==
*iOS 15
*iPadOS 15
*tvOS 15
*watchOS 8
==External links==
*macOS Monterey at Apple (archived 2021-10-18)
**macOS Monterey Preview (archived 2021-06-07)
**New features available with macOS Monterey (archived 2021-10-18)
**What's new in the updates for macOS Monterey at Apple Support (2024-07-29)
**macOS - High powered meets “Hi, everyone.” at Apple Developer (archived 2022-06-02)
***AppKit Release Notes for macOS Monterey 12
*Download the new macOS Monterey Wallpaper at AppleInformed
*macOS Monterey at MacRumors
*macOS Monterey at the BetaWiki
* at Wikipedia
===Articles===
*What’s new in macOS Monterey beta 2? Safari tweaks, new screensavers + wallpapers, more by Chance Miller at 9to5Mac (2021-06-28)
*macOS Monterey: Universal control, Shortcuts, Safari, and more by Roman Loyola at Macworld (2021-06-13)
*macOS 12 Monterey new features, release date, beta and compatibility by Alex Wawro at Tom's Guide (2021-06-07)
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