Introducing the new MacBook Pro models at the event held on Monday evening, Apple also talked about the macOS Monterey operating system that will power computers. It has announced that it will release the stable version of Monterey, which has been in testing for a long time, on October 25th. The new beta version was released before that day, which Mac users were eagerly waiting for. So what came with macOS Monterey Release Candidate (RC) 2?
macOS Monterey RC 2 is now available
Apple releases beta versions of iOS and macOS operating systems separately for developers and users. MacOS Monterey RC 2 version appeals to the general user group. So it's not just for developers. The company said in a statement that it fixed some bugs that appeared in previous beta versions.
Beta versions are being prepared to test new features that will be added to the macOS Monterey operating system. Apple fixes bugs in the light of the feedback it receives about known software problems and prefers to make it available when it becomes trouble-free. Therefore, you should think twice before installing macOS Monterey RC 2. You may have negative experiences.
Stable version is live on October 25th
The macOS Monterey operating system, which Apple officially introduced at the WWDC21 event, was in beta until now. In fact, the stable version of iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8, which appeared at the same launch, was opened to access 1 month ago. However, the company made macOS Monterey wait for a while. The new operating system, which has eliminated the errors discovered during the testing process, will be made available on October 25.
Devices that will receive the macOS 12 Monterey update:
iMac: late 2015 and later
MacBook: Early 2016 and later
Mac Pro late 2013 and later
iMac Pro 2017 and later
Mac mini late 2014 and later
MacBook Air early 2015 and later
MacBook Pro and later: Early 2015 and later
Unfortunately, you will not be able to install the update on older Macs.
What does macOS 12 Monterey bring?
macOS Monterey operating system contains many innovations and changes, including Shortcuts, Quick Note, AirPlay to Mac, and Focus. In addition to these, it also includes features such as SharePlay for iMessage, redesigned tabs for Safari, live text support for photos, grid views and spatial audio for FaceTime. Some of these were not limited to the Mac, but also came to iPhones and iPads.