macOS Monterey is an impressive operating system update that introduces a number of significant changes to the Mac experience, including Universal Control, which lets you use mice, touch pads and keyboards on multiple devices at once, plus SharePlay functionality, better synchronization with iOS devices, and more.
However, although this feature-rich update was only released in October 2021, Apple is likely already working on the next version of macOS, which is slated for release in 2022. It is said to be called macOS Mammoth, and here’s everything you need to know about macOS 13 in this first phase.
macOS 13 name: what will it be called?
While it’s hard to say for sure, it seems increasingly likely that the next big macOS update could be called macOS Mammoth.
Apple registered the Mammoth trademark in March 2013 with other possible macOS names, but unlike others, Apple continued to renew the trademark on an ongoing basis.
In fact, an extension was granted on November 11, 2021, suggesting that Apple is still considering using the name in a future version of macOS. The brand is active and appears in the category of products and services “computer operating software”, which confirms its vocation.
Mammoth might seem like a random name given Apple’s current theme of naming its desktop operating systems after US national parks, but there is Mammoth Lake and Mammoth Mountain in California, located near the Sierra, Yosemite and El Capitan.
It could also be a “huge” update to macOS, aiming to make the most of Apple’s new silicon chips, but we’ll talk about that later.
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Of course, Apple could choose an entirely different name – the update won’t be revealed until mid-2022, enough time for plans to change – but for now, macOS Mammoth seems very likely.
macOS 13 Mammoth release date: when will it be revealed?
The big question is, when will macOS 13 be revealed? Although a potential announcement is still some time away – macOS Monterey wasn’t released until October 2021 – Apple tends to stick to a fairly rigid schedule when it comes to software updates, which makes it relatively easy to predict when we will see (and have). in our hands) macOS Mammoth.
When it comes to Apple’s annual software updates, the company likes to reveal them during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, also known as WWDC. WWDC traditionally takes place in early June each year, with the sole exception of the 2020 pandemic, in which the show takes place in late June.
WWDC is where macOS 13 will be detailed, giving developers and fans tuning in to the livestream a broad preview of what the next Mac operating system will offer, as well as a vague fall release date. .
Then beta versions of the update will be distributed Software to developers (and eager beta testers weeks later) before releasing the final version in October, about a month after the release of the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS updates.
With that in mind, we expect to see macOS 13 Mammoth revealed in June 2022 at WWDC, with a release in October 2022.
macOS 13 Mammoth Compatible Devices: Which Macs Will Support It?
Although macOS is not quite up to par with iOS devices when it comes to compatibility with older devices, especially when it comes to some specific features, Apple is trying to bring new versions of macOS to as many Mac as possible.
This time, however, there is a difference: by the time macOS 13 is released, Apple should have completed its transition from Intel to its own Apple Silicon. At that time, it might stop supporting Intel machines.
We don’t think that will happen, especially since Apple is committed to releasing new versions of macOS for Intel-based Macs “for years to come”, but there could be differences in the features available.
MacOS Mammoth is rumored to be designed to harness the raw power of Apple’s silicon chips (and the still-unreleased M2), and it’s entirely possible that the relatively underpowered Intel-based Macs simply can’t. not power some of the new functions in preparation.
We’ll update this section as soon as we know more, but in the meantime, here’s a list of all Macs that support macOS Monterey. A similar global slate is expected for macOS 13, but with likely software exclusives around Apple’s silicon-based Macs.
- MacBook: Early 2016 and newer
- MacBook Air: Early 2015 and later
- MacBook Pro: Early 2015 and later
- Mac Mini: Late 2014 and later
- iMac: Late 2015 and later
- iMac Pro: 2017 and later
- Mac Pro: Late 2013 and later
MacOS 13 Mammoth Rumors: What Can I Expect?
Although the potential macOS Mammoth announcement is still a long way off, the rumor mill is already hard at work figuring out what to expect.
Performance improvement
According to a report from iDrop News, one of the main goals of macOS Mammoth is to improve performance.
Specifically, macOS 13 is supposed to focus on making the most of current (and future) Apple Silicon chips, with the post suggesting that a desktop CPU with 32 CPU cores and 128 GPU cores will launch later this year 2022. With such impressive specs, the Mac needs an operating system that can handle all that processing power.
While there aren’t any specific examples of the kind of performance-focused features we might see in the big update, the post suggests that this is the latest cornerstone of the update. macOS day in recent years.
He explains that Big Sur brought the visual overhaul, Monterey brought more integration with other devices, and Mammoth “will bring performance to the table.”
small visual changes
In the same iDrop News report, the post suggests that while there won’t be a major visual overhaul in the next version of macOS, it might have some changes.
Specifically, the report suggests minor tweaks to both the Dock and the menu bar, though it’s unclear if those changes will make it to the final version at this early stage of development.
We’ll continue to update this article as macOS 13 rumors emerge, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly to stay informed.
Original article published in English on our sister site TechAdvisor UK.
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