AppleInsider Staff
Apple on Tuesday pushed out a public beta version of macOS Monterey for testing ahead of an expected release this fall.
The latest beta version includes the same list of bug fixes, performance improvements and system tweaks that rolled out with the developer beta on Monday.
Members of the Apple Beta Software Program can update to the latest macOS Monterey test version through System Preferences. Those new to the program must first install a configuration profile to gain access to the software.
Apple's next-generation macOS operating system introduces a slew of new features including Universal Control, Shortcuts, Quick Note, AirPlay to Mac and Focus. First-party apps are also receiving a set of fresh functions like SharePlay for iMessage, Safari tab organization, Live Text for Photos, new grid views and Spatial Audio for FaceTime, and more.
Certain features, like Universal Control, are not currently available for testing and might not launch when the operating system debuts this fall.
AppleInsider suggests against installing beta software on primary machines, as the releases are sometimes unstable and can lead to a variety of problems including data loss. Beta software should be deployed on secondary Macs and only after important data has been backed up to a separate device. Apple offers similar guidance.
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Goddamnit Apple, I’m still on Catalina on my late 2013 27” iMac. Release a goddamn high end M series iMac for chrissakes. I’m two generations of macOS behind now. No, I don’t want a Mac Mini, I want a big screen iMac. Get on with it! :)
I also had a late 2013 27" iMac with the 3.5 quad-core, upgraded Nvidia graphics, and 24GB of ram. I recently got a 13" MacBook pro M1 with the 8 core/8 core and 16 GB of ram. It is far faster than the older iMac, even if the specs would lead you to believe it wasn't. If you got a new 24" iMac, you will be amazed. Maybe you need a larger screen, which I do miss. I was worried about only 16GB of ram compared to my previous 24.. With the new ram being unified, it acts like it's about 4 times the amount of ram.. I'm not just mildly pleased with the update, but ecstatic.. Unless you NEED the larger screen, you'd be very happy with the M1 iMac as it is now. If you wait a couple months I'm sure we will have an even faster iMac with larger screen. M1X or higher.