MacOS Monterey: news and compatible Mac models

This new operating system is not compatible with certain older Apple models. To take advantage of the features of MacOS Monterey, only the devices below are compatible:

MacOS Monterey is compatible with the following computers

You can install MacOS Monterey on the Mac models below.

MacBook Pro

• MacBook Pro (13 inch, M2, 2022)
• MacBook Pro (16 inches, 2021)
• MacBook Pro (14 inches, 2021)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, M1, 2020)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2020, two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (16 inches, 2019)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2019, two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (15 inches, 2019)
• MacBook Pro (13 inches, 2019, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (15 inch, 2018)

• MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2018, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (15 inch, 2017)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2017, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2017, two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (15 inches, 2016)
• MacBook Pro (13 inches, 2016, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2016, two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (Retina, 15 inch, mid-2015)
• MacBook Pro (Retina, 13 inch, early 2015)

MacOS Monterey: news and compatible Mac models

On the occasion of WWDC 2021, Apple presented the new operating system that will run its computers: MacOS Monterey.

Lucie Dormo / Published on June 8, 2021 at 11:36 am

With MacOS Monterey, Apple wished to continue the work started with MacOS Big on (released last year) and strengthen the universality of its environment by facilitating the transfer of functionalities from one device to another, whether it is mobile or desktop. The new operating system will be available from this fall.

We take stock of the features and innovations of MacOS Monterey.

Universal Control: Multi-screen with all your devices

Universal Control is the main novelty of MacOS Monterey. It is intended for people who have several Apple environmental devices. It allows you to connect an iMac, MacBook and iPad at the same time, and control them with a single keyboard and a mouse. To switch from one screen to another, no configuration is necessary: ​​just position the devices nearby and slide the mouse at the end of one to go to the other.

Universal Control therefore allows you to write a message in your iPad with the keyboard of your MacBook for example. You can also slide and drop files from one device to another.

Safari: makeover and new features

Safari, Apple’s web browser, has a new appearance, more contemporary and more refined. But the changes are not only on the surface. New features have been presented:

• The creation of groups of tabs,
• sharing groups of tabs (by email or on another device with the same Apple account),
• browser extensions available on the iOS version.

The other novelties of MacOS Monterey

• Airplay arrives on macOS : the screen of your Apple computers now becomes an Airplay screen to broadcast and share your videos, your music and other contents.
• Shortcuts in macOS : the functionality was so far available only on iOS. You can now create shortcuts and automated functions on your Apple computer. You can use those designed by Apple or create yours.
• Focus : to block or limit notifications on one or all of your devices for a defined time.
• Data protection : With Privacy Protection, your IP address is undetectable when you send an email. In addition, Privacy Report allows you to know which application uses your personal data. Finally, from the control center, you can know which app has connected to your microphone and receive a notification when this happens.

MacOS Monterey: compatible mac models

This new operating system is not compatible with certain older Apple models. To take advantage of the features of MacOS Monterey, only the devices below are compatible:

• Imac at the end of 2015 and following,
• IMAC PRO 2017 and following,
• MacBook Air 2015 and following,
• MacBook Pro 2015 and following,
• Mac Pro at the end of 2013 and following,
• Mac mini at the end of 2014 and following,
• MacBook 2016 and following.

MacOS Monterey: your Mac is compatible and how to install it ?

In three small steps, you can now download the new Mac operating system on your device. Above all, you will have to make sure that your Mac has perfect compatibility.

Guillaume Bonvoisin with Cnet.com

Posted on 10/26/2021 at 11:55 am

This year 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the MacOS operating system, and Apple launched its latest MacOS Monterey version on Monday 25 October. The software, also known as MacOS 12, will also work on new laptops announced at the event organized by Apple recently, namely the 14 inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Pro 16 inches.

The operating system was unveiled for the first time during the Worldwide Developers Conference of Apple in June and includes new features As the universal command to control Mac and iPad with a single keyboard and mouse, Airplay for sharing and broadcasting music and a bunch of other improvements such as space audio in FaceTime.

Appliances compatible with MacOS Monterey

Whether you have already installed the public beta of MacOS Monterey or plan to install the final version, you must have a compatible device. What if the Windows 11 deployment gave rise to a little confusion As for the devices that can execute it, Apple’s compatibility list is much simpler.

Here are all the Mac models that can execute MacOS Monterey, according to Apple, and those who will have to stay on the previous Big version on:

• MacBook, early 2016 and subsequent
• MacBook Air, early 2015 and subsequent
• MacBook Pro, early 2015 and subsequent
• Mac Pro, late 2013 and subsequent
• Mac Mini, late 2014 and later
• Imac, end of 2015 and subsequent
• Imac pro, 2017 and subsequent

This means that the following macs will not be able to Update to something other than MacOS Big on:

• Imac, mid and late 2014 and early 2015
• MacBook Air, mid-2013 and early 2014
• MacBook Pro, late 2013 and mid-2014
• MacBook, early 2015

How to download and install MacOS Monterey ?

1. Make sure your Mac is compatible with MacOS Monterey thanks to the above list. If you do not know your Mac version, go to the Apple menu> “About this Mac” to find the mention indicating your type of machine. To precisely identify your Mac, use these Apple support links for Mac Mini, IMAC, Mac Pro, Mac Cook, MacBook Air models, MacBook Pro.

2. Save your Mac thanks to Time Machine and/or your important files on external storage, for safety, so as not to risk losing everything when upgrading.

3. On your Mac, go to system preferences> software update

4. Find MacOS Big Monterey and click Upgrade now.

Download starts immediately but can take some time depending on your connection quality and the power of your machine. Once you have downloaded and installed the update and restarted your computer, you will be under MacOS Monterey.

CNET article.Com adapted and enriched by CNETFRANCE

Guillaume Bonvoisin with Cnet.com published on 10/26/2021 at 11:55 am | Updated on 10/26/2021