macOS 12 Monterey is now available to download to your compatible Mac. The new version of Apple’s operating system is ready and brings many new features for which it is worth updating your equipment. If you haven’t already, you might want to see how to get your Mac ready for Monterey and not have any surprises in the process.
macOS Monterey available with good news
Today at 7:00 p.m. PT, Apple made macOS Monterey available to users. To find this new version, on your Mac You need to go to System Preferences> Software Updates. Searching may take some time, especially the first few days due to high user demand.
But once the update is detected, it will be necessary to wait for the download of Monterey. Once done, it will be verified and your Mac will ask you to restart to install macOS 12 Monterey. Save your work if necessary, close applications and restart your computer.
Schedule this with some reservation time, as the update can take half an hour. If you must be using your Mac at this time, leave it for the night or some other time. Because the process can take a long time. Of course, make sure that if you have a portable Mac you have connected it to power to avoid blackouts in the middle of the installation.
macOS Monterey available with good news
With macOS Monterey already installed, it’s time to take advantage of their news. Among the most important are the following:
- Shortcuts are coming to the Mac, bringing the app and all the “recipes” we have on the iPhone or iPad. A big step forward for automation on Mac outside of Automator.
- Safari launches its redesign more compact and adaptable to the web wherever you are. Tab groups and other customizations also arrive on the main page.
- Focus Modes also land on macOS Monterey, so you can concentrate on your work according to your schedule.
- Create sticky notes without opening the app and simply dragging the mouse in the lower right corner of the screen. Notes now brings mentions and tags to collaborate and organize.
- Your Mac now supports AirPlay. You can send audio and video content, as if it were a speaker or an Apple TV.
- Maps news incorporates an interactive view of the globe and more information on public transport.
- Of course, it brings compatibility with iCloud + and the new ICloud private relay, as well as Hide my email when signing up for new services.
- Live text allows you to select, copy and search text from images. Depending on what it is, you’ll have quick functions like creating a calendar event, calling a phone number, or finding an address in Maps. The truth is, some users have found other uses for it and are using live text to copy notes in class.
- FaceTime now supports spatial audio on Mac for a better experience in our video calls. The voices sound as if they are coming from where the person is on the screen.
In addition to that, macOS Monterey brings two functions that will not emerge until later. This is SharePlay, with which you can watch movies, listen to music, and share a screen with whoever you want from a FaceTime call.
And finally, Universal Control lets you use an iPad or Mac to operate another iPad or Mac. No cables and no previous installation or configuration. Just drag the mouse so you can write between them, drag content and documents. For SharePlay and Universal Control, we will have to wait for a future update.
