Apple Release MacOS 11 ‘Big Sur’ with new User Interface

Apple operating systems are the only OS that is in demand and every single person is waiting for the new announcement. Finally, Apple introduced many new updates on Jun 22, 2020, on the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC). This time Apple made many new changes and included several new major features. On WWDC Apple release macOS 11 Big Sur with a new user interface (We don’t expect such a silly name for MacOS 11, Big Sur looks somehow strange). Besides that, Apple released the new update for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, WatchOS 7, and TVOS 14.

Thanks to Apple for the big major update for its users. Like macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina, MacOS Big Sur is the latest version of the Operating system with many new changes. This OS update is advanced from previous MacOS and it has a new user interface and some new features on some applications. The first developer beta was released meanwhile on WWDC 2020. In case, you can give it a shot and check the redesign of the Map apps, adding support for Look Around, Indoor Maps, and Guides.

macOS 11 Big Sur Compatible Macs List

Still, we are confused about what to call MacOS Big Sur. Whether we should call it MacOS 11.0 or MacOS 10.16. While you are downloading the developer beta, then you see MacOS 10.16. But once you installed on your Mac system, then it shows MacOS 11.0 version. What we think, Apple confirmed the name to MacOS 11 version.

So, there is a lot to discuss in this article. You will get all the details on macOS 11 features, changes, and new user interface. Therefore, keep going and learn about the major update of Apple.

macOS 11 Big Sur release date

On Jun 22, 2020, Apple release macOS 11 Big Sur and introduced the new features and changes of macOS Big Sur. But, the exact release of macOS 11 to download and install on your system is not confirmed yet. However, Apple released the developer beta for users to check it out and give feedback about the errors and improvements they want.

As usual, Apple releases its software at the same time each year. You can predict the public release of macOS 11 in September or October. But, no one knows the exact date of macOS Big Sur. Like, Apple released macOS Catalina’s final version in October. So, we can predict the macOS 11 Big Sur on the same date.

If you are looking for the first developer beta version. Then, Apple released the beta version on WWDC20 and it is in stock for you to give it a try.

macOS 11 Big Sur System requirements

You have an idea where you can install macOS 11 Big Sur. Though you have installed macOS Catalina 10.15 on your system and you have a clue how you can install it. So, macOS 11 Big Sur can be installed on the below Mac systems.

The current operating system of Mac is supported across every model of Mac laptop and desktop. Like you can install it from the 2012 Mac version.

But the release of macOS Big Sur, you can not install on the below version of Mac laptops or desktop. Like macOS Catalina, Mac 2012 model can not support macOS Big Sur and from Macbook or other Mac computers, you can install it from the 2013 version.

Here’s the full list:

MacBook – 2015 and later
MacBook Air/Pro – 2013 and later
Mac mini – 2014 and later
iMac – 2014 and later
iMac Pro – 2017 and later
Mac Pro – 2013 and later

macOS 11 Big Sur Name

The new name for macOS 11 is somehow different from the previous macOS version. The name Big Sur looks silly and we don’t expect such a name for the major update. Anyhow, the macOS Big Sur is an advanced and major update of Apple in this pandemic year.

So, the new macOS is named “Big Sur” after the Central California coastal mountain range. It known for its ocean views and stunning scenery. Big Sur is just as iconic as past macOS codenames – Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and more.

New Features and Improvement

macOS Catalina has some new features rather than macOS Mojave. But, macOS Big Sur has major new features and advanced changes from macOS Catalina. You will see many new changes that you can’t expect from Apple in this COVID-19. So, here are the new features of macOS Big Sur.

Safari:
Safari is the strong browser of macOS and this time it gets new improvements that help safari to run 50% faster than Google Chrome. Apple added new changes to the safari browser and this update is the biggest update that a browser received

The new version of Safari will bring new features for you like you can get a privacy report on each site you visit. Plus you can save passwords to track your passwords and make sure they have not been compromised. Safari browser supports extensions for WebExtensions API and a new extension category in the App Store.

The best thing I love about this update, you can customize and change the background image of the home page. This feature is like Chrome where you can customize the home page.

New Feature of Messages:
Apple updated Messages application where you can use pinned messages, Memoji, and the group’s Enhancements that will come with iOS 14. iOS 14 introduced on WWDC 2020 and it has many new features. iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 will have the same new features on the messages app that Apple introduced. You will have the same changes in messages and also a more powerful feature search, redesigned photo picker, and new messages special effects.

AirPods Improvements:
Now you don’t need to connect your AirPods with your Mac or switch it to your Mac. Because the new improvement will automatically switch your AirPods to your Mac without doing any settings.

SideBar in Mail and Photos:
The sidebar was introduced in macOS Catalina a this is the new feature of Mac. But, in macOS Big Sur, Apple updated and bring new improvements on SideBar in Mail and Photos. For some time you will not have Apple Mail and Photo Apps. But Apple brought new designs to a lot of the biggest Mac apps. Like iOS 14 version, the Photo apps will have the same look, feel, and features.

Control Center on Mac:
The major improvement on macOS Big Sur is the control center on Mac. This feature is the biggest feature on iOS where you can change settings at a glance. The same on macOS Big Sur, you can easily change the settings without digging through the preferences app.

Widgets in the Notifications App:
macOS Big Sur is getting the iOS 14 feature such as Widgets in the notification app. Now you can easily get the widget in the notification and you can easily change the looks as you need. This feature will help you to easily get information and read interfaces.

Mac Catalyst:
macOS Mojave was brought the major feature that was iOS apps to the Mac. However, with Mac Catalyst, new APIs and tools will help developers to bring more iOS apps to the Mac OS. With these tools, you can resize windows and keyboard tools. This will make you feel like Mac apps rather than iPhone apps.

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Conclusion

Finally, the wait is over and Apple release macOS 11 Big Sur with new features and strong improvements. Besides that, you will have iOS 14 and iPad OS 14 with new improvements. 2020 is a great year for Mac users.

Remember, the developer beta version was released and you can find it on google. But the beta version has some errors that need to be improved. You can wait till September or October for the final version of macOS 11 Big Sur.