In this section, we will explore the new features introduced in the latest macOS releases, namely macOS Catalina (version 10.15.x) and Big Sur (version 11.x).
Let's start with the latest version launched as of the publication of this book: macOS Big Sur.
New features introduced in macOS Big Sur
Apple introduced the newest version of macOS, also known as Big Sur, at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2020. The version number of this release is the transition from the long-running generation of OS X and macOS version 10.x to version 11.x. The improvements are significant in terms of design and look, new features, new system sounds, and improvements to apps.
These are some of the features presented by Apple at the WWDC 2020:
- Optimized for the M1 chip: macOS Big Sur is designed for the advanced power, efficiency, and performance that are offered with the new Macs with the M1 chip, including hardware-verified...
